Water Softeners
How to Install a Water Softener?
That crusty ring on your faucet is a clue If you live in San Antonio, TX, you’ve probably seen it:...
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Adam Shannon
Master Plumber - San Antonio, TX
I've spent more than 15 years in plumbing and worked for companies large and small before starting PlumbSmart. Along the way, I heard too many stories from homeowners who felt let down by poor service or unclear answers. I knew we could do better. As PlumbSmart's owner and a Texas-licensed Master Plumber, I work with our team to give customers straightforward advice and work they can rely on. I also enjoy helping homeowners understand what's going on with their plumbing so they can make the right call for their home.
Licensed & Insured in Texas 31 published articles
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DIY Plumbing
Where is My Toilet Shut-off Valve?
The tiny valve that saves your bathroom from a big mess If you’ve ever heard a toilet keep running at...
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How to Fix a Clogged Shower Drain?
When your shower turns into a tiny swimming pool You step in, turn on the water, and within a minute...
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Water Heaters
How to Repair a Water Heater?
When the shower goes cold halfway through Nothing tests your patience like a water heater that quits right when you’re...
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What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need?
The moment you realize your hot water is the bottleneck Most homeowners start thinking about a tankless water heater right...
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How to Kill Tree Roots in a Sewer Line?
The tiny warning sign most people ignore It usually starts with something so small you can talk yourself out of...
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How to Unclog a Clogged Bathtub Drain?
When your tub won’t drain, everything else stops A clogged bathtub drain is the kind of problem that turns a...
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How to Unclog the Main Sewer Line?
The moment you realize it’s not “just one drain” It usually starts small. The kitchen sink is slow one day,...
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Common Causes for Clogged Toilets and Their Solutions
The one flush that turns a normal day into a mini crisis A toilet clog always seems to hit at...
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Common Sewer Line Problems and Their Solution
The small kitchen habit that can wreck your whole sewer line Most sewer problems don’t start with something dramatic. They...
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How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?
The kitchen moment that makes you want an upgrade If you’ve ever started the dishwasher, rinsed a pan, and then...
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How To Drain a Water Heater?
The little “popcorn” sounds that turn into cold showers If your water heater has started making crackling or rumbling noises,...
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