William Heinselman

Repair & Extend the Life of Your Water Heater in Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 17 2015

Of all the home plumbing fixtures homeowners regularly use, none fly under-the-radar more than water heaters. Water heaters can run efficiently for years or longer without any maintenance or upkeep - they’re easy to forget about in relation to all other home plumbing systems. However, neglecting your water heater for too long will end up costing you more than you might think. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento

General Plumbing in Sacramento: Water Meter Upgrade 2015

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 4 2015

Of all the cities throughout California, it could be argued that Sacramento is taking the water shortage the hardest. While we’ve all been told time and time again to limit our consumption, recycle rinse water and take shorter showers, the harsh fact is that it’s not doing enough to truly help the city of Sacramento conserve. Even fines for prohibited types of water consumption on non-watering days have not yielded anywhere near the city’s ultimate goals. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Municipal Plumbing, Plumbing Emergencies

Sacramento Water Conservation Causing A Plumbing Crisis

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 3 2015

The drought in California has pushed many local Sacramento residents and businesses to adopt water conservation efforts in and around their properties. Everyone is saving as much as they can, wherever they can; while this is great for lowering overall consumption during the drought, it also comes with some plumbing side effects few could have seen coming. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Bad Advice, Myths About Drain Cleaning in Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 28 2015

We've all stumbled on some bad advice at some point or another. And when it comes to drain cleaning, there are many widely-accepted tips that can actually do the opposite of what they're intended. For instance, chemical cleaners can actually damage pipes, often far beyond repair. Here are some popular beliefs that many homeowners have about plumbing that can have hazardous effects on your pipes. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Drain Cleaning in Sacramento: 6 Ways to Unclog Your Drain

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 27 2015

We believe every Sacramento homeowner should have the ability to clear a drain clog in just a couple of hours. All you’ll need is a few tips and a bit of patience! In this post, we’ll describe six drain and sewer cleaning techniques to make sure you’re able to eliminate any type of clog. Read More

How to Keep Sacramento Trees Alive in the California Drought

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 20 2015

The drought’s still here and it’s been brutal. Trees and other foliage are wasting away in the California sun, without the water or nutrients to sustain them. On top of these conditions, the California State Water Board has dictated a 32% Conservation Requirement for all of Sacramento County. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

Getting the Best Deal on Sacramento Pipe Replacement

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 13 2015

It doesn’t matter if home lateral pipes, commercial pipes or municipal sewer lines have failed - replacing them is going to cost some money. There’s a lot that goes in to pipe replacement, particularly in traditional, dig-and-replace projects, which demand long hours of labor and up-front materials. This is true for Sacramento pipe replacement just as it is anywhere in America. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing a Kitchen Sink

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 29 2015

When renovating your home, there’s a good chance your plumbing system and fixtures will come into play at some point. Replacing existing sinks and faucets with high-efficiency alternative models is a common plumbing task homeowners take on, and while you may be pressed to contact a plumber to do the job for you, it’s more than likely you can complete the entire project on your own. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Shower Head

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 27 2015

Whether you're replacing old, outdated plumbing fixtures with low-flow, low-consumption alternatives or remodeling your entire bathroom, you're probably going to replace your shower head at one point. As part of our series on updating bathrooms and installing new fixtures, we go through installing new shower heads step-by-step in this blog article. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

How Do I Know if Pipe Lining is Right for Me?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 24 2015

If you’re dealing with major sewer line damage beneath your home, residential or commercial property, you’ve likely spent some time already looking into your options. While conventional, dig-and-replace pipe replacement is an effective solution for root intrusion, pipe warping and other serious problems, there may be a much more affordable solution available - namely, trenchless pipe lining. Read More

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