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How to Know When It’s Time for a New Toilet

Toilets go through a lot. It’s no surprise that eventually our toilets need to be replaced. In fact, most professionals recommend swapping out your toilet once every 10 to 15 years. It may last longer if properly maintained, but generally, you’ll need a new one eventually. The question then stands, how do we know when

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Plumbing - Water Tank Repair

5 Things Your Plumbers Don’t Tell You About Hot Water Tank Repair

Hot water tanks are integral to comfortable and hygienic homes. They help with everything from washing dishes and laundry to washing yourself. For some buildings, hot water tanks also regulate heat in the home. At CPI Plumbing & Heating, we know our fair share about water tanks. We work with customers in the Mount Vernon

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How to Remove Rust from Bathroom Toilets & Sinks

Rust is unsightly and a pain to clean. As a leading plumbing service provider in Skagit County, our team at CPI Plumbing & Heating receives plenty of questions about removing rust stains from plumbing. Here we’ll talk a bit about the cause of rust, cleaning methods, and proactive solutions to avoid future rust. Here’s what

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Drain

How You’re Probably Misusing Plumber’s Putty and Caulk

DIY is a fun way to get involved in home building projects in Mount Vernon. DIY is a grey area in plumbing. Many plumbing projects are best left to the professionals. Of course, there are some which can be tackled efficiently with the right tools and know-how. At CPI Plumbing & Heating, we receive plenty

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Clogged Drain

7 Signs of a Clogged Drain

One minute, everything is nice and dry. The next thing you know, you are ankle-deep in murky water. The culprit? A clogged drain. A clogged drain is a nuisance that can potentially cause health hazards. If you are asking if there are ways to detect a clogged drain before a plumbing emergency, there are. Below

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Skagit County Plumbers & HVAC Experts

Why Does My Garbage Disposal Smell?

A garbage disposal is a handy appliance that helps make kitchen clean-up quick and efficient. The impellers break down food morsels and scraps and easily wash them down the drain and out of sight. But when your garbage disposal starts to smell bad, it’s time to find a quick solution before things get out of

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Skagit County Plumbers & HVAC Experts

Bathtub Draining Slow? Read This

If your bathtub is draining slowly, you’re not alone. Most bathtubs clog for the same reason. And the process doesn’t happen overnight. If you don’t clean your drains regularly, you risk having a serious clog in the future. But the good news is that most drain problems are simple to fix. We’ll see how you

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Skagit County Plumbers & HVAC Experts

Do Tankless Water Heaters Really Save Money?

What if we told you that you could cut water heating bills without compromising water availability? That is the proposition of tankless water heaters. For most homeowners, low-cost water heating is a priority, so it makes sense that you would opt for an energy-efficient tankless water heating system. Energy efficiency and low utility bills go

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Tankless Water Heater

How Does a Tankless Water Heater Work?

Tankless water heaters offer a space-saving option to provide hot water to your home. As the name implies, they do not require a tank which often has homeowners scratching their heads when trying to understand how they work. Here we explain how a tankless water heater works and why a tankless water heater might be

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Skagit County Plumbers & HVAC Experts

How to Plunge Like a Plumber

If you’ve ever come face to face with a clogged toilet, you know it can be pretty tense. Watching that water rise quickly and knowing you only have a few minutes or even seconds to react can be extremely stressful. The last thing you want is for the contents of that bowl to overflow onto

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Skagit County Plumbers & HVAC Experts

Why Is My Toilet Tank Empty?

If you notice your toilet isn’t flushing properly, it could be a tank issue. Lift the lid (if it’s accessible) of your toilet tank and take a look inside. This tank runs clean water, which helps your toilet flush. If the tank is empty, there could be a problem. At CPI Plumbing & Heating we

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Skagit County Plumbers & HVAC Experts

Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for Winter Months

Before the winter season arrives, it’s important to prepare your home for the cold months ahead, particularly your plumbing system. As temperatures drop and pipes begin to chill, there is a growing risk that expanding ice could burst your pipes and flood your home. At CPI Plumbing & Heating we work with clients across Mount

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