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Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?

December 29, 2024

Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your Missouri home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

December 9, 2024

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.
They typically start as minor issues that grow bigger over time. As the plumbing problem balloons, it offers clues about the nature of the impending emergency.

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5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

November 29, 2024

But like any hardworking appliance, it can run into issues from time to time. Knowing the signs that your water heater needs repair can save you from a cold shower or a major plumbing disaster. Here are five key indicators from Tony LaMartina Plumbing that your water heater might be in trouble:

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Water swirling down the a sink after drain cleaning service in St. Louis, MO.

4 Reasons to Clean Your Drains Before the Holidays

November 18, 2024

The holidays are all about warmth, joy, and family… until someone clogs the kitchen sink with mashed potatoes and gravy. Nothing says “season’s greetings” quite like a backed-up drain when you are trying to serve dinner!

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Tony LaMartina plumber providing toilet installation service in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

October 28, 2024

It wasn’t you. Your spouse isn’t home, and the dog is in the other room.
So what is it you smell, and where is it coming from?

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All About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them

October 13, 2024

Living in Missouri means getting used to living with hard water—or does it?

Water softeners help reduce water hardness by removing nuisance minerals. While they are generally reliable, they can sometimes develop issues that affect their performance.

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Sewer line leak at valve, on farm in St. Louis, Missouri.

How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

September 30, 2024

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your University City yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

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How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

September 15, 2024

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Clayton yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

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Woman trying to unclog her kitchen sink.

Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

August 30, 2024

The EPA reports the average homeowner could save about $140 per year by replacing an outdated toilet with a more water-efficient model.

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Cash flowing down a drain.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

August 12, 2024

You may be able to resolve the issue on your own, but if you can’t or would rather leave it to the professionals, Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company is here for you.

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