Southern California has been blessed with amazing weather all year long. With highs in the 60’s-70’s all winter long, it’s hard to believe it is actually winter. However, despite our everlasting warm weather, it is still a good idea to protect your plumbing during the cooler months of the year. Prevent plumbing problems this winter… Continue reading Southern California Winter Plumbing Tips
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. With all the entertaining that goes on during the holiday season, a lot of extra pressure is placed on your plumbing system. It goes without saying, that the holiday season is a busy time of year for plumbers. Many plumbing problems are preventable, so if you are planning… Continue reading Surviving the Holidays – Plumbing Tips
A plumbing leak can be a very serious thing. When left undetected, leaks can be particularly devastating. This is why it is so important to be proactive with leak detection and make repairs as soon as a leak is detected. Leaks are one of the most common plumbing problems and often occur from normal wear and tear.… Continue reading The Dangers of Undetected Leaks
Causes of Clogged Drains A clogged drain is a common plumbing problem that can be caused by a variety of reasons. Drains are meant to remove wastewater, not trash, hair, leftovers, and the like. Over time a grimy buildup made of soap scum and bacteria collects in your plumbing. Once it starts collecting other debris like… Continue reading 5 Warning Signs of a Clogged Drain
A busted water heater can be a costly event. The cost of replacing a water heater can cost from hundreds to thousands of dollars. And if the water heater chooses to go out with a bang, you could be looking at other repairs including water damage. As with most things, the better you take care… Continue reading How to Extend the Life of Your Water Heater
Your plumbing pipes see their share of wear and tear over the years. Naturally, as your plumbing pipes age, they become more susceptible to leaks and bursts which can cause a lot of damage and be expensive to repair. To prevent unnecessary leaks, it is important to reduce the amount of stress you put on… Continue reading How to Reduce the Stress You Put on Your Plumbing Pipes
Springtime marks the time of annual spring cleaning and annual HVAC maintenance. Regular HVAC maintenance is important to keep your system running smoothly! Springtime is the perfect time to perform HVAC maintenance because it is right after heavy winter usage when you have been running the heater, and right before summertime when you switch to running the… Continue reading Staying Up to Date on Your HVAC Maintenance
Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters are often marketed as low maintenance water heaters. However, just because they are low maintenance does not mean that they are no maintenance. In actuality the level of maintenance will depend on several factors: A) the hardness of the water where you live and B) how… Continue reading Routine Maintenance for Your Tankless Water Heaters
Backflow refers to the reversal of the flow of water. When it comes to plumbing problems a backflow problem is one of the most serious because it can lead to water contamination not to mention cause a huge mess. There are two different types of backflow: backpressure backflow and back siphonage backflow. The best strategy against a… Continue reading The Problem with Backflow and How to Prevent It
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because unlike natural gas, it has no smell. In addition, it also has no taste and no color, making it difficult to detect. This makes carbon monoxide a very dangerous gas that is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuel, such as natural gas, gasoline, coal, and wood.… Continue reading How to Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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