William Heinselman

What the New 2015 Water Heater Standards Mean for You

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 10 2015

Change is in the air for nationwide energy regulation. On April 16, 2015, water heater requirements enacted in the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) (passed in 2010) will take effect, and raise the standard energy rating of water heaters nationwide. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing

Can High Water Pressure Damage Pipes?

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 20 2015

While you might think having high water pressure in your home is a sign of a healthy plumbing system, overly pressurized water can actually cause a great deal of damage to your pipes and other plumbing fixtures. Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Water Heaters, Home Plumbing

How Do Tankless Hot Water Heaters Work?

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 18 2015

What exactly is a tankless hot water heater, and how does it work to lower energy consumption as opposed to conventional water heaters? Heating water instantaneously during consumption, tankless water heaters do away with the standby heat loss, expensive piping and frequent maintenance of traditional heaters. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing

The 3 Most Common Home Toilet Problems

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 20 2015

Whether it’s a persistent clog, continuous flush or slow draining toilet, dealing with a toilet problem in your home is never a pleasant experience. Even less so are the perceived costs of professional toilet repair. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing

Things to Consider Before Hiring a Plumbing Company

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 19 2015

Whether you’re dealing with something as simple as persistent water fixture leaking or a full-blown pipe collapse, there are some situations in which DIY plumbing repair efforts just don’t cut it. If you’ve been confronted with a major plumbing issue that calls for professional expertise, it’s important to keep in mind several key things you should look for that separate exceptional plumbing services from the sub-par. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance That Could Save You Thousands

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 30 2014

If you’ve ever been faced with broken or damaged home water pipes, high water bills or severe performance issues, you’ve likely asked yourself what you could have done to avoid these problems altogether. The best way to preserve the health and function of your plumbing is to think preventatively; to take effective countermeasures, such as cleaning or self-inspecting your home’s plumbing, regularly. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

How Can I Fix My Sewer Pipes at Low Cost?

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 22 2014

The high labor requirements and remedial landscaping of dig-and-replace pipe repairs can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Whether damages to the sewer pipes beneath your home are due to age, corrosion or troublesome environmental activity, dealing with these issues has never been a simple task… that is, until the recent innovations made in trenchless, cured-in-place sewer pipe repair technologies. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Sewers

Interfit Pipe Liners: The Most Efficient Sewer Repair Tools

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 5 2014

Those in the pipe repair industry regard trenchless lateral lining as the most affordable and non-invasive way to repair damaged underground pipe lines. During these repairs, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) experts will use epoxy-resin liners to seal over cracks, fissures and broken pipe joints. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Drain Cleaning and Repair

4 Real Benefits of Hydro-Jetting

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 25 2014

Stubborn, repeat drain clogs should never be put off as minor plumbing issues. If recurring clogging or debris buildup affects your drains, there is a good chance you need thorough, more intensive cleaning than what simple plunging provides. For situations and drain clogs more severe than everyday gunk buildup, you need more powerful, professional-grade tools to fully resolve the issue. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

What is Directional Boring (and What Can it Do for Me)?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 19 2014

What on Earth is ‘directional boring,’ and why do pipe repair technicians in my area keep mentioning it regarding my renovations? Innovative directional boring technologies are what trenchless experts use every day to repair pipes underground, in a technique known as cured-in-place pipe repair. Read More

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