--- title: Plumbing Articles Sacramento | Plumbing Blog | Express Sewer & Drain Team (3) description: Read our plumbing blog for Sacramento plumbing tips, the latest drain repair technology, plumbing articles, and recent Express Sewer & Drain projects. (3) --- 24/7 Immediate Response: **(916) 970-1234** CSLB# 882660, UDOC #11923731-5501, OCCB #233125 [ Express Sewer and Drain ](https://www.expresssewer.com/) ** # Express Sewer & Drain Blog Plumbing Articles from Sacramento, CA ### Get One of the Top 50 Plumbing Blogs Directly to Your Inbox! ### Get One of the Top 50 Plumbing Blogs Directly to Your Inbox! ## Express Sewer & Drain Team ### Recent Posts ![underloading washing machine vs overloading washing machine](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laundry%20Woman.jpeg?width=538&name=Laundry%20Woman.jpeg) Topics: [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Let’s face it, no one likes doing laundry. So, we tend to take one of two approaches to washing clothing and linens: letting it build up and then stuffing the washer to get it done all at once; or, washing frequently so that folding and hanging is less of a chore. Here’s the deal: neither option is ideal. In this blog, we’ll take a look at why load size is so important. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/small-vs-large-loads-of-laundry) ![How to fix a stripped faucet handle in 10 minutes or less](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXP%20faucet.jpeg?width=538&name=EXP%20faucet.jpeg) Topics: [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing), [DIY](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/diy) Does a spinning faucet handle have you spinning your wheels? It’s a common household problem, and it happens with almost all handles over time. The good news is that like a number of sink issues, a DIY faucet handle fix can be completed in just 10 minutes with nothing more than a couple screwdrivers, a wrench, and about $20. And while there are numerous models and types of faucets out there, we’re going to focus on faucet stem replacement of the two-handle variety—in just five easy steps. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/how-to-fix-a-stripped-faucet-handle-in-10-minutes-or-less) ![Lead water pipes](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lead%20water.jpeg?width=538&name=lead%20water.jpeg) Topics: [Pipe Leaks and Repair](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-leaks-and-repair), [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Lead plumbing fixtures have been tied to health issues for decades. Recently, a new plumbing code signed into law in California will mandate strict limits on the manufacturing and sale of plumbing fixtures that leach lead. Here’s what you need to know and what to do about lead plumbing fixtures in your home. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/lead-piping-in-california) ![Sink Rust Stains](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rusty%20Sink.jpeg?width=538&name=Rusty%20Sink.jpeg) Topics: [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Has rust reared its ugly head in your sink, shower, or toilet? These unsightly orangish-brown streaks tend to show up when water is carried through older, rusty galvanized pipes or, if you have hard water like most of us in Sacramento, California, it can be caused by the residue of minerals left behind on the surface. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/causes-prevention-of-sink-shower-and-toilet-rust-stains) ![High-Rise Plumbing Problems](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sacramento%20High%20Rises.jpeg?width=538&name=Sacramento%20High%20Rises.jpeg) Topics: [Commercial Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/commercial-plumbing), [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Living or working in a Sacramento high-rise building can be wonderful. Of course, along with those great views can come some plumbing problems. Because of their height, high-rises can present some unique plumbing challenges that you won’t necessarily encounter in a single-story dwelling. So, here’s a look at ten common plumbing problems which can create disruption for the building's occupants (and the plumbers repairing the problem). [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/bid/265680/plumbing-problems-in-high-rise-structures) ![Hot Water Heater Maintenance](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-23%20at%201.55.16%20PM.png?width=538&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-03-23%20at%201.55.16%20PM.png) Topics: [Water Heaters](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/water-heaters) Hot water is something most of us take for granted – that is until some fateful morning when we step into the shower, still half asleep, and a cold burst of water makes us shriek and leap out. Talk about a wake-up call! [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/hot-water-heater-maintenance) ![Airbnb plumbing issues](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/airbnb%20plumbing%20problems.jpeg?width=538&name=airbnb%20plumbing%20problems.jpeg) Topics: [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Just like Uber changed the transportation industry, Airbnb has changed hospitality by providing an alternative to hotels. Since 2008, Airbnb has operated as a marketplace for travelers to connect with local hosts. Guests get affordable and authentic temporary living space, while hosts earn extra money. It’s a win-win for all involved – except of course when there’s a plumbing problem. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/airbnb-plumbing-issues) ![Pink stain in shower](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-01%20at%2012.33.57%20PM.png?width=538&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-03-01%20at%2012.33.57%20PM.png) Topics: [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing), [Plumbing Tips](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/plumbing-tips) It’s a question we hear frequently, and we know there’s nothing pretty about pink when you see it stained onto the surfaces of your sink, shower, or toilet. So what’s causing these mysterious pink rings? And why does it keep coming back after you’ve scrubbed it away? While many people believe the stains to be a sign of poor-quality or overly metallic hard water, most likely it is a bacteria known as Serratia Marcescens. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/what-are-the-pink-stains-in-my-shower-sink-and-toilet) ![PEX vs Copper Piping](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Installing_PEX_Pipes.jpg?t=1494964036855&width=538&name=Installing_PEX_Pipes.jpg) Topics: [Commercial Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/commercial-plumbing), [Pipe Leaks and Repair](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-leaks-and-repair), [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing), [DIY](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/diy) Professional repiping is a great option for homeowners and business owners who want to replace old and outdated pipes. The question now is, what do you repipe with? Today, it often comes down to choosing between copper and PEX piping. While you’re likely familiar with copper, in this blog we’ll look at what PEX piping is, its benefits, and provide some PEX piping installation tips. 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