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

What Are Plumbing Vents and Why Are They Important?

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 30 2018

Most homeowners have a pretty good idea of how the basic elements of their home’s plumbing functions. They may know how to clear a simple drain clog or even replace the odd fixture or two. But there are a few aspects of home plumbing that remain a bit exotic and unexplained even for the intrepid do-it-yourselfer. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

ISTT’s Annual No-Dig Conference on Trenchless Technology

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 3 2018

The second week of October promises to be an exciting time for fans of trenchless technology. That’s because the International Society of Trenchless Technology (ISTT) will be hosting its annual No-Dig Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa on October 8-9, 2018. Read More

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

5 Ways You’re Ruining Your Drains (and What You Can Do)

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 24 2018

When it comes to proper home plumbing care, what you don’t know can hurt you quite a bit. Some of the worst damage and clogs result not from unusual circumstances, but seemingly normal, everyday habits that can cause long term problems if they’re allowed to continue. Fortunately, many of these behaviors are quite easily corrected, provided you have a basic understanding of how drain pipes and traps function. Read More

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

Do You Need to Replace Your Main Water Line?

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 3 2018

A residential main water line is an often neglected, but absolutely critical component of a home’s plumbing system. As the pipe that carries water into the home, the main water line undergoes constant use. If any problems develop in the line, they could disrupt service, inflict serious property damage, and, in some cases, lead to significant health hazards. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing

Top 5 Moments in the History of Plumbing

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 27 2018

Plumbing has a history as old as human civilization itself. While every innovation and development hasn’t led cleanly to the next one, there have been a number of important moments in the long history of plumbing that still affect the world we live in today. Read More

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing

What’s That Banging in Your Pipes?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 5 2018

Few things are more disconcerting than strange noises coming from the walls of your house in the middle of the night. While loud, repeated banging is probably the most common example, it’s far from the only disturbance you might hear. The good news is your house (probably) isn’t haunted. The bad news is you’ve got a plumbing problem. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

How Often Should You Clean Your Drains?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 7 2018

Sometimes, we let things go that need to be done because we just don’t think about them. Our cars get to 6,000 miles before we take them in for an oil change, or that menial task at work keeps getting lost in the mix of all the other things we have to do. It’s an understandable oversight, but not always a safe one. In the case of your drains, you need to be aware of the risks of not cleaning them out once in a while. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento

Fighting Misinformation About the Plumbing Trade

Posted by William Heinselman on May 25 2018

With the spread of smartphones and easy internet access, more and more people are using the information resources they have at their fingertips to become self-sufficient experts. After all, why would you pay someone to perform a service that you could learn to do yourself after watching a three-minute YouTube video? What does it matter if the person in the video claiming to be an expert doesn’t really know what they’re doing? Read More

Topics: Drain Cleaning and Repair

Just a Few Things We Plumbers Find in Your Pipelines

Posted by William Heinselman on May 14 2018

Every day, plumbers respond to calls to clear out clogged drains. Most of the time, the blockage is the result of the simple accumulation of waste and is easily unclogged. In other cases, the blockage is caused by objects lodged in the drain lines. Sanitary products, small toys, plastic caps, and even jewelry find their way down the drain quite frequently and don’t draw too much special attention when they’re removed. Sometimes, though, removing blockages can result in some unusual, or even downright weird, finds. Here are a few examples ranging from reasonably common discoveries to the truly strange. Read More

DIY: Adjusting your water heater temperature with ease

Topics: Water Heaters

How to Quickly and Safely Adjust Your Water Heater Temperature

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 24 2018

It seems like you just closed your eyes, and before you know it, the alarm clock is waking you from your slumber. The only motivation you have to get out of that bed? How good a long, hot shower is going to feel. But when you turn the faucet handle, cold water rains down on you (on the opposite end of the spectrum, you’re looking for a cold-water wake-me-up only to receive water with the heat of a thousand suns). So what’s the deal, and what’s the fix? Sacramento, we’re here to help. Read More

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