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Depending on what type of house you have, your main water valve will either be in your front yard, in the basement, or near the water heater valve.

Make sure everyone in your family knows where this valve is and how to shut it off. If a pipe bursts and water starts filling up inside your home, it's only a matter of time before major damage starts to set in.

Need help locating your valve? Let the team at Fountain Plumbing take a look!

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Quick rule of thumb: If it doesn't go in your mouth, it shouldn't go down the drain.

Honestly, you'd be surprised what we've found stuffed in pipes throughout the years.

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Knowing how long your water heater will last can mean the difference between a nice, warm shower at the end of the day and an unpleasant surprise when you return home.

This quick guide will answer some questions you may have about som of the most common types of water heaters -- electric, tankless, and traditional. Check it out!

How Long Do Water Heaters last? - Fountain Plumbing, Inc How long do water heaters last? That depends on several factors: maintenance, model, and installation. Here's a quick guide that may help.

It's funny because it's true.

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It's an interesting conundrum: flushing the toilet without any kind of water.

But it can be done! Here's how.

How to Flush the Toilet Without Water Most people are familiar with the sheer terror of a toilet not flushing, so how do you flush the toilet without water?

Snake drains are a plumber's worst nightmare.

Well, maybe not the worst, but it still gives us the wi***es.

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Something wrong with your water heater?

If so, here are a few things to check to see if you can figure out what's going on.

What Happened to My Water Heater? | Fountain Plumbing | Tyler, TX If your water heater isn't operating right, you definitely need to check things out. Here's what to look for before calling a plumber.

Jiggling the handle is a temporary fix for your toilet, at best.

Here's what to do instead.

Stop Jiggling the Handle. Here\'s What to Check If Your Toilet Won\'t Stop Running | Fountain Plumbing | Tyler, TX If your toilet is running constantly, here are a few things for you to check before calling a plumber. If you still need help, call us!

Water damage is no joke. Whether you've got a busted pipe, broken valve, or damaged sewer line, that wasted money (and wasted water) can add up in a hurry.

Let us help!

One of the top reasons for a cracked foundation is a broken water line inside the foundation itself. If you suspect water damage inside your home -- and especially inside your foundation -- get it checked today!

Slab leaks aren't always obvious. If you see any of these issues, call us today!

Water leaks can be costly in a lot of ways, but one of the biggest is all that wasted water. Check your pipes --- or better yet, call us for a professional inspection!

Tick--Tock--Tick--Tock.

From the moment a leak forms, you're on the clock. It takes no time at all for mold to start forming, and even less time for significant water damage to appear.

Don't wait, call us today!

Do you know what to look for if you suspect you have a slab leak in your home or business?

Call us today for a professional inspection!

Signs of a Slab Leak (A Complete Guide) Fountain Plumbing | Tyler, TX As a homeowner, you should know the signs of a slab leak. Time is of the essence; once you see them, call a plumber immediately.

One of the worst things you could do as a homeowner is ignore issues you see in your home.

A slab leak, if left unchecked, could be catastrophic. Here's why.

What Happens If You Ignore a Slab Leak? - Fountain Plumbing | Tyler, TX No one wants to think about it, but do you know what happens if you ignore a slab leak? Nothing good, as is described here.

Don't feel bad, we say it wrong all the time, too.

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You'll be surprised how often you use it.

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More true than you would think.

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Because crawling underneath the flooring of a house to repair a pipe leak is the real path to spiritual enlightenment.

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I'm begging you, please. Don't. Please. Pretty please.

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Looking for something to do in Tyler, TX that won't cost you an arm and a leg? Here are some of our favorites!

Ten Things to Do in Tyler, TX For Free | Fountain Plumbing | Tyler, TX The pros at Fountain Plumbing not only work here, we live here. Here's a list of our favorite things to do in Tyler, TX for free.

Not all heroes wear capes.

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Usually, the tighter you can get the bolts on, the better.

But there is a point where its too much! Tighten it the whole way, but not enough that you damage the material.