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Water naturally contains minerals that can damage appliances, plumbing, even your skin, and hair. The water here in the desert is especially “hard,” meaning it contains more than seven grains per gallon or 120 mg/L of minerals like calcium and magnesium. A home water softener removes these minerals from your water supply, making your drinking water taste…

Keeping your business doors open is vital to your reputation and profitability. If there’s a chance that a plumbing emergency might interrupt or shut down your business operations, you’ll need Tucson’s best emergency commercial plumber to get things running smoothly. But you can’t just call any business plumber. You’ll need the best Tucson plumber who…

When your garbage disposal isn’t working correctly, it can be a huge problem! This issue can keep you from disposing of your trash in your usual way. It also makes it much easier for your sink to get clogged up. It may also even lead to bad smells in the kitchen. That’s why it’s vital…

Taking a cold shower first thing in the morning is the pits. But if your water heater stops working, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. Instead of being surprised with a blast of icy water, learn the signs that you need a water heater replacement. Water Heater Lifespan Even the most expensive electric water heaters…

Summer makes you think of sunshine and laughter — unless, of course, you happen to be a plumber. Then you’ll have a slate of common summer plumbing issues on your mind. We here at RAM Plumbing service the Tucson area all year round, with each season bringing a distinct set of common problems. Here are…

Slab leaks are tough to detect. They occur under the concrete on your property and are not always visible, which means you might not see any signs of them for weeks or even months. However, they can be very serious and may end up damaging your property, including the foundation. Early detection will help decrease…

Even if your Tucson home’s water supply appears clean and safe, looks can be deceiving. Your water may still be teaming with contaminants that are only technically deemed as safe. Your water quality could also be poor and just waiting to cause problems down the line. At RAM Plumbing, we’ve seen it all. That’s why…

Indoor plumbing is one of those things that we all take for granted when it works, and then curse when it is malfunctioning. But unfortunately, with indoor plumbing also comes the potential of a water leak, leaky faucet, leaky toilet, and more. And these plumbing issues won’t just drive up your water bill, but they…

Most homeowners don’t think about their water heaters until they step in the shower and get blasted with freezing water. While going swimming in cool water in the summer is a great way to relax and unwind, it’s not preferable for your morning shower. Here at RAM Plumbing in Tucson, we’d like to help you…