In this episode of the Feel Northern Air Podcast, master plumber Joe shares why annual professional plumbing inspections are essential for every home, detailing what technicians examine—from valves and fixtures to water heaters, sump pumps, and sewage systems. He explains how these routine checks catch small issues before they cause costly emergencies like leaks or backups, while emphasizing the value of educating homeowners on emergency shutoffs and system basics. Joe recounts his own teenage discovery of plumbing's hidden complexity, underscoring that consistent maintenance keeps water flowing reliably without the magic disappearing.

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BIG IDEA
Whenever you hear your pipes banging or clanging in your house, that's a sign to investigate it, see what's going on, get the pipe secured, make sure there's not water hammer going on.

DESCRIPTION
In this episode, hosts Melissa and Joe tackle two persistent household plumbing frustrations: toilets that run endlessly due to warped flappers from poor water quality or chlorine damage, and the startling banging noises in pipes triggered by sudden water stops known as water hammer. They explain practical causes like faulty fill valves, unsecured pipes, missing arrestors, and even sump pump check valves, while sharing why these issues deserve attention before they weaken joints or cause leaks. Listeners gain straightforward steps to diagnose and resolve them, drawn from years of real-world experience in a plumber's own home.

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Joe and Melissa tackle the critical question of how to best protect pipes from freezing. They explain why keeping pipes in heated spaces is ideal, how to properly apply foam insulation and heat tape, and why crawl spaces account for most frozen pipe emergencies. Homeowners learn practical steps to avoid costly water damage when temperatures plummet.

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