William Heinselman

The Best High-Efficiency Toilets on the Market

Posted by William Heinselman on May 13 2015

Lowering your monthly water consumption - and in turn, your monthly bill - takes ongoing effort. While there are many steps you can take in and around your home to limit water use, one of the most effective ways of doing so is by installing high-efficiency or low-flow toilets in your home. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing

The Ultimate List of Water Saving Tips

Posted by William Heinselman on May 7 2015

With increasing drought concerns and expanding water conservation efforts, we recognize and appreciate why many Sacramento homeowners are doing their part to cut back on water consumption. However, there are many more low hassle, small steps you can take to limit water use that you may not realize. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

DIY Versus Professional Plumbing Repair

Posted by William Heinselman on May 6 2015

If you own a home or property, there’s a good chance you’ve had to dabble in DIY plumbing repair from time to time. Things like leaking shower heads, minor drain clogging and faucet residue are all easy problems you can fix on your own with a little know-how. That being said, however, there will always be times in which professional intervention is necessary. Read More

Topics: Sewers

Do Flushable Wipes Damage Sewer Systems?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 30 2015

While flushable, pre-moistened wipes have surged in popularity in recent years, concerns about their safety within sewer systems has also grown. They say they’re “flushable,” but do these products really break down and process in the same way as toilet paper? Read More

Topics: Water Heaters

Is Water Heater Repair Worth the Money?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 29 2015

Day to day, you probably don’t think about your home water heater all that much. Who does? Water heaters typically fly under the plumbing radar - that is, until they fail. When this happens, you’re going to be faced with some tough decisions. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

How Do Utility Lines Affect Trenchless Pipe Repair?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 22 2015

Of all the factors that come into play when renovating underground water or sewer pipe lines, perhaps the most overlooked is the location of utility lines underneath your property; the closer they are in proximity to damaged pipe lines, the more complex (and expensive) repairs will typically become. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology, Sewers

The Least Expensive Way to Replace Broken Sewer Pipe

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 3 2015

Hearing that underground sewer pipes have collapsed, corroded or otherwise failed is never something that home or property owners welcome. Replacing a sewer pipe can cost thousands in labor and material fees, and this goes without factoring in expensive landscaping. For instance, if your sewer line runs beneath your driveway or sidewalk, these surfaces would have to be excavated to replace pipes in a traditional manner; this is often the most expensive component of sewer line replacement. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

5 Ways to Save Money on Pipe Repair

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 27 2015

Underground pipe damage, and the repairs that ensue, are probably not something you would typically plan for. Whether damage is due to aging, corrosion, root intrusion or soil activity, restoring home/property water lines isn’t something people typically relate to affordability. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Drain Cleaning and Repair

How Effective is Hydro-Jetting?

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 20 2015

Hydro-jetting: just what does it entail, and how effective is it as a professional water line cleaning application? The practice has become the debris-clearing norm throughout the United States, and for good reason. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Commercial Plumbing, Pipe Leaks and Repair

What is the Most Affordable Pipe Repair Option?

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 12 2015

It should come as no surprise that dealing with broken, fractured or intruded sewer pipes can put a noticeable dent in your wallet. In these cases, however, you also can’t go on with a broken sewer pipe; you’ve got to get it fixed one way or another. What is the most affordable pipe repair solution for broken sewer lines? Read More

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