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

What You Can Do About A Gurgling Noise In Your Sink

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 29 2019

Whenever your drains make a strange gurgling sound, you may become slightly concerned. What’s causing the sound? How do I fix it? Is the sound coming from multiple drains or just one? Read More

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: 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: 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

Making the connection: cutting, priming, and gluing PVC pipes

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

How to Connect or Fix PVC Piping—Plus 3 Helpful Tips

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 14 2018

When it comes to piping, PVC is the undisputed MVP. It’s a plumbers’ go-to product and a homeowners best friend.It can also be used to create anything a DIYer can dream up (from wine racks to swingsets, check out some of the most creative and innovative uses for PVC piping on the internet). Read More

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Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

4 Signs It’s Time to Put Down the Wrench and Call a Plumber

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 5 2018

You wield your wrench like a household superhero, taking great satisfaction in your ability to handle plumbing problems with ease. But there comes a time when even the best DIYers in Sacramento need to swallow their pride, put down the wrench, and call in the professionals. Read More

A major cause of a high water bill is a running or leaky toilet

Topics: Home Plumbing

No. 1 Cause of a High Water Bill and How to Fix a Running Toilet

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 4 2017

A high water bill in Sacramento can be due to a running toilet that needs repair. One of the worst culprits for wasting water in your home or business, a toilet with minor leaks, can add an additional $1,000 a year to your water bill. A toilet with major leaks can cost an extra $2,000 annually! If you want to learn how to stop a running toilet, read on to discover how to troubleshoot and repair your toilet to stop this waste immediately. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

5 Tools to Keep Your Drain Clear and Clean

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 18 2017

A clogged drain may not ruin your day but it can put a damper on it, throw your schedule off and require a call to your plumber if the plunger doesn't get the job done. Prevention is the best practice for keeping your drains clear, clean and flowing freely. You can find many DIY plumbing tips and the simplest is often the most effective. Keep reading and learn about 5 simple tools that can help you keep your drains running free of the restraint of clogs from hair, soap, and debris that can clog your drain pipes. Read More

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