It’s easier today than ever before to find professionals to take care of any job that you may need. All you have to do is type in a few terms into an Internet search engine, and then dozens (maybe hundreds) of options will pop up on your screen. But this creates the paradox of choice: how do you know that you’ll receive the quality you want when you have this many options? There are so many choices that it’s not difficult to end up making the wrong choice. (more…)
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Monday, July 4th, 2016Toilet Malfunctions That Need the Help of a Professional Plumber
Monday, June 6th, 2016The toilets in your bathrooms are the major source of indoor water use in your house—accounting for approximately 40% of annual household water bills. So, aside from their vital day-to-day functions, the toilets are also a major part of the freshwater plumbing for your house. This is why it’s important that they’re always in good working shape and that any malfunctions are repaired as soon as possible.
Common Bathroom Plumbing Repairs to Watch Out For
Monday, April 11th, 2016If it were up to you, you would never have to experience bathroom plumbing problems. However, your plumbing system is intricate, and even the most maintained system will eventually have an issue pop up. When a problem does occur, you need to have a professional inspect it, since many do-it-yourself plumbing projects can go awry and result in costly repairs later down the road.
Your bathroom plumbing is probably under the most stress over any other part of your plumbing system, given that you rely on it so much. Routine maintenance and reasonable use can help extend the lifespan of your bathroom plumbing, however in the interest of being prepared, here are some of the most common bathroom plumbing repair needs you should watch out for. (more…)
Why Can’t I Just Use a Drain Snake from the Store to Clear My Drains?
Monday, March 14th, 2016Drain snakes (also known as drain augers) are one of the most useful tools in a plumber’s arsenal when it comes to drain cleaning and removing tough drainpipe clogs. Although plumbers also make use of hydro-jetting for drain cleaning, the drain snake remains one of the essential pieces of equipment for taking the best care of drains.
Signs It’s Time to Replace the Bathroom Toilet
Monday, February 15th, 2016The toilet is the appliance in a home that uses up the most water. In fact, the toilets in your household probably account for around 40% of your monthly water bill. So not only is the toilet a vital part of your home’s plumbing (it must function every day, after all) but it’s also one that can create immensely high bills when it stops working the way it should.
Some Special Holiday Tips to Avoid Garbage Disposal Repairs
Monday, December 21st, 2015We’ve provided tips before on how to keep your garbage disposal working in the best conditioning possible and to get the most years out of it. The time when you need to be the most cautious about how you use your garbage disposal is during the end of the year holiday season, because your kitchen will receive significantly more use as you entertain guests and family members. We’d like to use today’s post to go over common food items that you shouldn’t place down the disposal so you can avoid the all-too-common seasonal problem of a broken kitchen garbage disposal. (more…)
How Do I Know I Have a Slab Leak?
Monday, October 26th, 2015Slab leaks are one of the more significant problems that can afflict the plumbing in a home. These are leaks that occur down in a house’s foundation, usually under a few layers of concrete in either the hot or cold water lines. (80% of slab leaks happen in the hot water lines.) Slab leaks will not only create immense water waste, they can also cause damage to the house and even lead to flooding down in subfloors and crawlspaces. If you believe that your home has a slab leak, you must call for repairs from professionals as soon as you can.
4 Reasons Your Sump Pump May Stop Working
Monday, September 28th, 2015Southern California may be due for some heavy rains in the coming fall and winter months. Although this is good news for helping to alleviate our drought, it can be bad news for homes that are prone to flooding. A sump pump is good installation to have put in the crawlspace or subfloor of your house to prevent water damage and the build-up of moisture that can lead to problems from increased humidity and mold and mildew growth. Even if the massive rainfall doesn’t arrive, your home could always suffer from a plumbing accident that sends water gushing into the subfloor. (more…)
Reasons You Should Have Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement
Monday, August 31st, 2015For many decades, there was one standard way to have a home’s sewer line replaced: bringing in heavy digging equipment, excavating a trench across the property to access the pipe, lifting out the pipe, then placing down a new pipe and covering it over. This method is still used all over the country—but it isn’t the only option any more. Trenchless technology is now available to do the job using lateral boring techniques that inserts a reliner into the sewer pipe, then expand it to shatter the outside pipe and replace it with the reliner. (more…)
Why You Should Call Professionals for Gas Piping Installation
Monday, June 8th, 2015Plumbing and pipes in a home are not restricted just to water. Gas pipes serve an important role in any house that makes use of natural gas to run a number of its appliance. It takes experienced technicians to provide installation and repair work for gas lines: not only will the professionals see that the job is done correctly, they will also make certain that it is done safely to avoid possible problems from gas leaks. (more…)
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