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Straight Flush Plumbing
4.6(
25
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Vanleer, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Kevin and his crew showed up on time and solved all my issues with plumbing for a 28 year old condo. He removed and installed a new 40 gal. hot water heater, fixed a drippy faucet, and installed and removed a new bathroom sink. Service was excellent. On time and great for my pocket book. Excellent job and will recommend to all of my friends and co-workers. Awesome!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freedom Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
8
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Vanleer, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I don't know exactly what to call the work they did but they went into the crawl space of my home and repaired and replaced several frozen busted pipes. They were professional they were knowledgeable there skill level was 100% they gave me a price and they stuck to it they accomplished the job quickly and efficiently and I couldn't be happier with the work performed and the outcome of the job. My wife and I both would recommend this company to anybody residential or commercial. I own property in Connecticut and Tennessee. The plumbing job I just had completed by Freedom plumbing was done on my home in tennessee. I hope that when I have a plumbing issue in Connecticut I can find a company as valued conscientious as this one freedom plumbing that I found here in Tennessee."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Toilets questions, answered by experts

According to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), the distance between your trap and the vent should be no more than 6 feet. For your vent to work properly, it needs to feed into the drain line within 6 feet of trapways that connect to it. Using this formula, you should be able to determine whether you will need multiple vent lines.

A toilet flapper will remain open when the chain that it is connected to is too short. The chain should lift the flapper just enough to allow it to open the rest of the way on its own. The chain should have just about half an inch of slack.

The lifespan of a toilet can vary significantly. While the porcelain body itself can last up to 50 years or more with proper care, most plumbers suggest an average functional lifespan of 10 to 25 years, and many homeowners replace their toilets after about 20 years.

A toilet's longevity is influenced by factors like maintenance quality, hard water buildup, and damage to the finish. It's also important to note that internal components have much shorter lifespans than the bowl; for example, flappers may last only a few years, while fill valves can last around 10 years.

Even if an older toilet is still functional, consider upgrading to a high-efficiency model to save on water costs.

You can pour bleach down the toilet as long as you dilute it since undiluted bleach can damage your toilet bowl. If you choose to use bleach to remove stains from your toilet, mix every cup of bleach with a gallon of water. You should also follow safety precautions when using bleach, like working in a well-ventilated area, wearing gloves, and never mixing it with any other cleaner. 

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

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