Sneaky Signs of a Slab Leak and What To Do
While any leaking pipe will eventually cause damage to your home if left alone, a slab leak that remains undetected or ignored can cause catastrophic damage to the foundation of your house. Fortunately, a slab leak usually reveals itself early on, if you know where and how to look. Home Conditions ...
Is Trenchless Sewer Replacement a Good Idea?
When a home’s plumbing system is well maintained, it will generally function well, and for the long term. While indoor plumbing wears slowly and may only require plumbing pipe repair from time to time, the sewer line that runs from your house to the city sewer line is under constant attack ...
Why Are My Pipes Knocking When the Toilet is Flushed?
The sound of knocking pipes in the wall when you flush the toilet sounds like a major plumbing repair emergency call is imminent. But as disastrous as the knocking pipes may seem, they have a simple cause and, in most cases, can be resolved quickly. However, you do not want to ...
Why Does Running the Shower Cause the Toilet to Bubble?
Although crucial to the proper performance of a house, the plumbing system is one of the least understood technologies used continuously throughout the day. Your plumbing infrastructure is comparable to the arteries and veins in your body. Fresh water is pumped through the house via water pipes so that fixtures like ...
Can a Water Softener Cause Low Water Pressure?
You’ve installed a new water softener or perhaps inherited one with your home when you bought it. Over time you become plagued with low water pressure. It may happen suddenly, or it may come on slowly. Could it be your water softener? Or is it your whole house water filtration system, ...
Will Bleach Unblock a Kitchen Sink?
You’ve got a kitchen sink clog, and you may have heard THAT bleach works to dissolve the gunk. Bleach is a common multipurpose household item widely used for laundry, disinfection, deodorizing and various cleaning jobs, and has been with us in some form since shortly after the American Revolutionary War. Chlorine-based ...
Are Plumbers Considered Essential Businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Plumbers Are Essential Businesses On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all California residents to immediately heed current State public health directives to stay home. Some businesses have been deemed essential businesses during this time in order to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure ...
Sump Pump Keeps Running On and Off
Sumpthing to Think About To paraphrase an old, very old joke, you get a phone call and someone asks, “Is your sump pump running?” And if you answer, “Yes,” the caller says, “Well, you better go catch it.” Okay, it was slightly funnier when you were 12, but there’s nothing funny ...
What is The Difference Between Reverse Osmosis and Deionized Water Purification
The Pure Truth About Water Purification Are you looking for a home water purification system? It’s a good idea. Drinking and bathing in clean water free of impurities often found in city water systems, and even in private wells, is a healthy choice. It is also a wise choice for your ...
Why You Need a Professional Plumber for Your Remodel
Every home will eventually need a remodel. Your tastes change, and so do styles. You may have changed the style or color palette of your furnishings and want your kitchen and bathrooms to match. Your kitchen or bathroom fixtures may be worn, and you want to upgrade. Whatever the reason, once ...