Sacramento Water Heater Leaks Where and Why

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 14 2015

We can all agree that it is probably never a good thing when we notice a puddle, or what can seem at the time like a pond, of water lying stagnantly below a water heater. Whether units are electric, gas, solar, hybrid electric, tankless or so on, water heater leaks are dangerous to our health, our safety and our budgets. Read More

Trenchless Pipe Lining The Ultimate Sewer Repair Solution

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 9 2015

There are several lifestyle alterations you can practice to be resource savvy such as turning off the water while you brush your teeth, limiting shower times, or using a dishwasher instead of hand washing your dishes however, when a water pipe line gets cracked or damaged, it counteracts those efforts. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Laundry and Sink Trap Dilemmas: SAC Reader Response #3

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 7 2015

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

Hydro Jetting & Root Intrusion: SAC Reader Response #2

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 28 2015

We recognize that excellent plumbing service extends beyond the work done onsite - which is why we’ve recently begun answering your plumbing and pipe repair questions directly in our new blog series. This an opportunity for you to ask our plumbing experts directly about best practices for plumbing, DIY projects and trenchless applications overall. Use the form on this page to ask away! Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Water Heaters, Home Plumbing

Water Heater Repair: SAC Reader Response #1

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 25 2015

At Express Sewer & Drain, we take great pride in more than just our onsite services, but also in keeping our readers informed. Our work doesn’t end when we leave your home or business; responding to our customers and helping our readers implement better plumbing practices is a large part of our services. To directly address our most popular reader questions, we will be kicking off our Reader Response blog series. In this series, we collect and answer several of the most common plumbing questions we hear, and ask for you to speak out with whatever questions you have for later parts of the series. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Water Heaters

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

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