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How Do I Repair a Leaking Outdoor Faucet?

In Colorado, we get a wide range of weather between early and late spring. With watering season ahead, now is when we find our outdoor spigots and sprinkler systems have sprung a leak. Our Denver plumbing experts here at Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical have put together a guide on how to repair those … [Read More]

What About the Water Pressure?

What is a Pressure Reducing Valve? A Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) is a plumbing device that controls the water pressure in a home or building. Often, water coming into our home is under intense pressure. High water pressure decreases the lifespan of your water system, from pipes and water heaters to dishwashers and shower heads, … [Read More]

Sewage Ejector Pumps

What Is A Sewage Ejector Pump And Does My Home Need One? An ejector pump is needed when you have water-consuming appliances or bathrooms installed in your home’s basement or lower level. When these plumbing fixtures sit lower than the home’s main sewer line, wastewater can’t flow out using gravity and a pump is necessary … [Read More]

Secrets of Energy Saving for Lights and Fans

Using your Fan In Winter Warm air often collects near the ceilings of homes. A ceiling fan spinning clockwise pushes the warm air toward the walls and the floor. This improved air circulation lets you save energy and lower your utility bills by using your furnace less. Using a fan is more efficient than using … [Read More]

What Is A Slab Leak?

Slab leaks are similar to hidden water pipe leaks. In some cases, you won’t know you have this problem until significant damage has already occurred. Slab leaks occur when the cement in your foundation starts to crack, bubble, or bend. The two main causes are water line leaks and sewer line leaks. Old, corroded pipes … [Read More]

How to Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter

Does it seem like your energy bills have doubled? Many Colorado energy customers are finding staggeringly higher energy bills this month. As much as double the previous month. Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility provider indicated much of the increase stems from higher prices for natural gas, a commodity used to heat and power homes during … [Read More]

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