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Flushin’ Friday:
This Drip’s Robbing You Blind
Your Weekly Dose of Plumbing, Puns & Pipe Dreams
Hey there,
It’s that time again. Put down the plunger, grab your coffee, and enjoy another weird, wonderful, and mildly educational installment of Flushin’ Friday.
Tip of the Week: “That Faucet Drip Is Robbing You Blind”
That slow drip in your bathroom sink? It’s not just annoying - it could be costing you over 3,000 gallons a year. That’s enough water to…
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Take 180 showers
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Fill a small swimming pool
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Or flush your dignity 12,000 times
Fix it fast. It’s usually a cheap washer or a worn-out cartridge. And if it’s been going for months? You’re basically funding a small waterpark.
This May 2025 promotion has ended. See water heater service and replacement pricing.
Sediment builds up like bad reality TV - slowly, then all at once.
A good flush can:
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Heat water faster
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Extend your unit’s life
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Lower your energy bill
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Prevent your morning shower from feeling emotionally damaging
Maintenance Minute: Garbage Disposal TLC
Your garbage disposal is tough, but it’s not a trash compactor in a cage match. Treat it right and it’ll hum along for years. Treat it wrong, and you’ll end up Googling “why does my sink sound like a dying raccoon?”
Here’s how to show it some love:
❌ What NOT to Put Down Your Disposal:
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Grease & oil: They harden and clog pipes like cholesterol in your heart.
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Bones, pits, & popcorn kernels: These just bounce around and dull the blades.
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Fibrous stuff: Think celery, corn husks, banana peels - they tangle like hair in a drain.
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Pasta & rice: They expand. And expand. And… expand.
✅ What’s Okay (In Moderation):
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Soft food scraps (no huge chunks)
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Citrus peels (they actually help with odor)
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Ice cubes (helps clean the blades and knock loose gunk)
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Cold water - always run cold water during and after use
Pro Tips:
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Run it regularly. Like your car, it doesn’t like sitting still.
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Flush it out. After grinding, let cold water run for 15 seconds to wash it all down.
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De-stink it. Toss in a few ice cubes and lemon wedges. Grind. Enjoy the fresh scent of Not Rot.
If it’s making weird sounds, smelling like death, or not turning on - call us before you start poking it with a broom handle.
New Service Spotlight:
We now install reverse osmosis systems and whole home water filters.
Your water should taste like water - not metal, minerals, or mystery.
Leaky Laugh of the Week:
What do plumbers and detectives have in common?
They both follow leads… and find crap.
Weird Thing We Found This Week:
We opened up a kitchen sink drain and found… a full-size spoon, three unpopped popcorn kernels, and what we can only describe as “soggy mystery meat.”
The best part? The homeowner said, “I don’t even eat popcorn.”
Moral of the story: your sink isn’t a garbage can, even if it feels like one during dishes.
One Call Corner
We don’t just show up with a wrench and a prayer - we show up ready to fix the stuff that’s been bugging you for months.
Dripping faucet? Weird kitchen smell? Shower pressure that feels like a light mist of regret?
We’ve got you covered.
Because when weird plumbing problems strike… One Call is all it takes.
Thanks for reading. Same time next week? We’ll bring the puns. You bring the plumbing problems.
- The One Call Plumbing Team
480-663-2255 | azplumbers.com