William Heinselman

Will Sacramento Embrace Trenchless to Maintain/Update Infrastructure?

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 28 2016

Back in 2005, work began on a major change to the City of Sacramento’s water systems. The goal of this undertaking was to install water meters on more than 80% of Sacramento’s service connections by 2025 to meet compliance with a State mandate. However, during this project, city workers ran into some issues. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Commercial Plumbing, Sewers

Top 6 Things Professional Plumbers Want to Know Before You Hire Them

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 23 2016

You probably have a long list of questions you want to ask your plumber, things like “how much is this going to cost?” or “how long will this take?” The thing is, professional plumbers probably have just as many questions for you as you do for them. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

How Video Drain Inspections Save You Time and Money

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 17 2016

The tools for handling sewer and drain repair have evolved a lot. However, even with sonic sensors, leak detectors, and countless other innovations for detecting faults in hidden underground pipes, there’s no real substitute for being able to actually look at the inside of a pipe to check its condition. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

Trenchless Sewer Repair: What Rancho Cordova Plumbers Won’t Tell You

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 7 2016

Trenchless sewer repair technologies are rapidly gaining in popularity throughout the Sacramento area—and with good reason. Read More

Topics: Drain Cleaning and Repair

[Infographic] How-To Repair Clogged Drains

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 3 2016

It’s hard to find a person that actually enjoys having a clogged drain in their home. And, avoiding them can be a challenge in and of itself because of their very nature ie disposing of waste, debris, soap scum etc—you name it and your drain has probably seen it. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Sewers

7 Symptoms of a Broken Sewer Line

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 23 2016

Have you ever noticed how green your lawn may look in some areas and a little less lush in others? Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Top 3 Drain Cleaning Tips That Can Save You Money

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 13 2016

Have you ever taken a shower only to feel the water begin to pool in the bathtub and it’s up to ankles by the time you’re done showering? Or, maybe you’re washing your dishes only to notice that the dirty water is now stagnant and pooled up in your sink? Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Plumbing Tips: How to Prevent Your Drains from Clogging

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 24 2016

Your sewage system is probably the least likely thing you think about on a daily basis… until your pipe leaks or your toilet overflows. Read More

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Topics: Trenchless Technology, Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing

3 Reasons to Take Photos of Your New Plumbing Installations

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 16 2016

Plumbing installation photos aren’t exactly what you would post on your Instagram, Twitter or Facebook; however, they tend to be a handy tool in many different situations. Read More

Topics: Water Heaters

3 Warning Signs That Your Water Heater is on the Fritz!

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 11 2016

Water heaters are one of the most underrated plumbing fixtures in people’s homes. Think about it; without hot water, showering wouldn’t be as relaxing or enjoyable; dishes would be less sanitary; and, your clothes wouldn’t be as clean. Read More

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