William Heinselman

What Do We Mean When We Say Sewer "Rehab” In Sacramento?

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 28 2012

You may have heard the term “sewer rehab” before and wondered what the heck it means. In the plumbing business, it’s terminology we use to differentiate older, dirtier, more expensive methods of digging up old plumbing lines and completely replacing them with new ones. As a description, it’s more accurate than “sewer replacement,” though we often use them interchangeably. Furthermore, sewer rehab or sewer rehabilitation refers specifically to trenchless technology. At least it does when we use it. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology

Cleaner, Safer Upgrades For Sacramento Water Line Replacement

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 25 2012

If you’ve followed us here at our Express Sewer blog, then you know about how great trenchless water line replacement is, but if you’re visiting us for the first time, we have great news. Trenchless technology is restricted to just sewer lines. It is extremely flexible and features a variety of applications. It’s ideal for running cable and carrying electricity. It is also the perfect solution for any city’s water line needs. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology

Don't Damage Underground Utilities! Utility Location In Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 21 2012

Express Sewer & Drain is Sacramento’s foremost authority for utility location, which is crucial, whether you are in charge of a city’s sewer and water or you own a home. It can be more than a simple inconvenience when careless plumbing companies ravage local utility lines. For example, if you hire a company to dig and replace a water line in Sacramento and the company doesn’t adequately locate valuable utility lines before going in and digging willy-nilly, it can knock out important services for entire city blocks. Likewise, if you’re a homeowner and you are forced to repair your sewer, if the company you hire doesn’t understand how to properly locate utility lines, you – and your angry neighbors – might face days before services are restored. Who needs that? Then there’s the issue of expense of repairing utility lines. Nothing comes free, you know, so, say you’ve hired company X to complete a job on a busy commercial city block and they do the unthinkable and knock out cable communications. Their Internet access goes down. It’s hard to speculate on exactly how much money you’re costing those businesses and the taxpayers who ultimately have to foot the bill for that…mistake. Avoid it. It’s simple. Here’s how. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

Sacramento - Directional Boring Isn't Boring At All! Save Money Today

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 12 2012

For those in charge of Sacramento sewer and water, when it comes time to revamp old infrastructural pipelines, different situations call for different methodologies. At Express Sewer & Drain, we pride ourselves on our flexibility that allows us to meet every demand. Read More

The Science Behind Manhole To Manhole Lining In Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 8 2012

Do you know why Express Sewer & Drain’s name is synonymous with Sacramento trenchless technology? It is because we’re passionate about the entire process, because we understand the science behind it, and in turn that helps us more effectively implement it and pass massive savings and top-of-the-line plumbing products along to our customers. Read More

Lateral Lining In Sacramento Will Save You BIG Bucks!

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 3 2012

At Express Sewer & Drain, we love to gab about the many benefits of Sacramento lateral lining and all of our top-end, state-of-the-art trenchless technologies. Why? Well, because all of those benefits have one common denominator: they save you huge amounts of cash, both in the short term…and in the long run. It is always worth our time to go back and remind all of our valued customers and our future customers why this is so. Read More

The Difference In Hard and Soft water from your Sacramento plumber

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 22 2012

Express Sewer and Drain Know All the Specifics Have you ever wondered why some water tastes better than other kinds? Or why a certain water will make your hands feel rougher than another? These are the differences between hard and soft water. As you discover more information, all the small details will begin to add up! Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Water Heaters, Home Plumbing

Common Causes of Low Water Pressure In Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 13 2012

Often technically described as a “low flow situation,” low water pressure is actually when more than one plumbing fixture in a home does not have proper water flow. Water pressure can be caused by fixable situations such as corroded piping and clogged or damaged valves, or those natural forces that we all must live with like gravity. Read More

Topics: Water Heaters

What To Do When the Temperature on Your Water Heater Isn’t Right

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 5 2012

Your Helpful Plumbers in Sacramento, Express Sewer and Drain Tell You What to Do Have you ever turned on the faucet and realized that the water was too hot or cold? What are you supposed to do when the temperature on your water heater isn’t what it is supposed to be? Regulating your water heater thermostat is actually an extremely simple process; one that you can do without the help of a plumber. Sacramento, listen up: It’s time to learn how to modify the temperature on your thermostat! Read More

Topics: Water Heaters

Different Types of Water Heaters

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 31 2012

When choosing a water heater, there are a few types to choose from. You can select a traditional storage water heater or a tankless water heater. You can also select between a gas water heater and an electric water heater. Follow this guide to help you determine which type is best for you. If you have additional questions, call Express Sewer and Drain. We can help you select a model and we can even do the installation for you. Read More

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