Topics: Water Bills, Repairs, Leaks, Pressure, Home Plumbing Tips, Toilet Repair

How Much Does a Running Toilet Really Cost?

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 29 2019

You probably rarely think about toilet plumbing troubles until you need a plunger; however, a running toilet can cost you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars in wasted water every year. Typically, running water in your toilet wastes about 25 times more water than a shower leak and about 4 times as much water than a simple faucet leak. Read More

Topics: Sewer Repairs, Cleaning, Video Inspection, Sacramento Plumbers and Pipe Repairs

5 Warning Signs Your Sewer Pipes May Be Breaking

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 20 2019

If you’re not a professional in the plumbing industry, chances are you aren’t likely to suspect when your pipes are breaking. Homeowners need to know what warning signs indicate corroded pipes that are at their breaking point. By not repairing your broken sewer pipes as soon as possible, you are setting yourself up for more costly and severe problems in the near future. Read More

Topics: Sewer Repairs, Cleaning, Video Inspection

Will My Homeowners Insurance Cover a Broken or Damaged Sewer Pipe?

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 13 2019

Here’s a question that plumbers hear all the time, usually after a damaged sewer pipe has wrought considerable damage to a homeowner’s property: Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Relined, Inspection, Sacramento Plumbers and Pipe Repairs

How Affordable is Trenchless Pipe Lining Compared to Other Repairs?

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 8 2019

When it comes down to it, there’s really no easy way to deal with pipe damage, or worse, severe pipe failure. That said, you don’t necessarily need to drain tens of thousands of dollars on repairing your home’s pipe or sewer lines. With innovative trenchless technologies, digging, and the remedial landscaping that follows, is largely avoided. Read More

Topics: Water Bills, Repairs, Leaks, Pressure, Home Plumbing Tips

The Best Water Efficient Faucets for Your Home

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 30 2019

In some of our previous articles, we’ve gone into depth on the most efficient water heaters and toilets currently on the market, which homeowners can install to reduce their monthly water bill and lower their environmental footprint. Read More

Topics: Clogged Drains, Roof Drains

Up on the Rooftop: How to Unclog Your Roof Drain With Ease

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 22 2019

Properly installed roof drains protect your property from rain, melting snow, and other weather conditions Mother Nature sends in your direction. But like most installations, it requires regular maintenance to get the job done. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Tenchless Pipe Repair, Trenchless Technology, lateral lining, Trenchless Plumbing

When and Why is Pipe Bursting Better than CIPP Lining?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 16 2019

Trenchless plumbing technology takes the headache out of fixing a problematic pipe. There’s no need to dig up large areas of your property, delving uncomfortably deep or maybe even under an object you don’t want to dig up. Read More

Topics: Repair Toilets

Blocked Toilet: When to Call a Professional

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 9 2019

Every person has had an experience trying to keep their toilet from overflowing after burrito night or something similar. It happens to the best of us. Even high-tech toilets get backed up while blasting tunes from their Bluetooth speakers. Fixing a blocked toilet is a rough job no one wants to have. Unfortunately, it is a duty that must be performed from time to time. The real issue is knowing when a plunger just won’t be enough to get the job done, and when it’s time to call in the professional plumber. Read More

Topics: Water Bills, Repairs, Leaks, Pressure

Water Filtration Process: How Do Water Filters Work?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 1 2019

On average, each person uses about 80-100 gallons of water a day. While many people don’t give the quality of their water much thought, the crisis in Flint, Michigan brought the issue of water contamination and filtration into the national headlines. According to one study, as many as 45 million Americans in any given year from between 1982 and 2015 may have been exposed to drinking water that did not meet the standards of the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act. Read More

Topics: Water Savings

Preparing Your Home And Plumbing For The Rainy Season

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 27 2019

Is your home plumbing ready for the rainy season? You may think so, but there may be many tasks you still need to complete around your home to prepare for rain effectively (and to avoid mold and mildew that rain may create). Implement A Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist Read More

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