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The Valve That Wouldn’t Close: Travis Hargrave Featured in Family Handyman
Family Handyman asked Travis Hargrave about a rusted-out water heater and a shutoff valve that would not close. Here is what he told them, and what it means for a water heater…
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Don’t Skimp on the Sump Pump: Travis Hargrave Featured on Homes.comHomes.com asked plumbers around the country about sump pumps, and Travis Hargrave told them not to buy the cheap one.…- How Long Do Water Heaters Last in Louisiana? (Shorter Than You Think)Tank water heaters average 8-12 years in Acadiana, less than the national numbers. A Lafayette plumber explains why, how to…
- After the Storm: What Flooding Does to Your Plumbing (and What to Check First)What to check after floodwater reaches your Acadiana home: water heaters, gas lines, septic systems, and drains. What is safe…
Skip the Drain Cleaner: Travis Hargrave Featured in Men’s JournalMen's Journal asked working plumbers how to clear a clogged drain without chemicals. Travis Hargrave's answer: go mechanical, and flush…- The Acadiana Hurricane Plumbing Checklist: What to Do Before the StormA Lafayette plumber's storm checklist: what to shut off, what to fill, and what to leave alone before a hurricane…
- Whole-Home Generators in Louisiana: Gas Line Sizing, Safety, and Real CostsWhat a standby generator really costs in Acadiana, how the gas line side works, natural gas vs propane, and the…
- Water Heater Leaking? What to Do in the First 10 MinutesShut off power, shut off water, then figure out where it is leaking from. A Lafayette plumber's 10-minute guide, including…
- Why Is My Toilet Gurgling? What That Sound Means in a Louisiana HomeA gurgling toilet means air is moving where water should be. A Lafayette plumber explains the four causes, why rain…
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