Odds are that if you’ve lived in your home for long enough to come across one or more plumbing emergencies. Residential plumbing emergencies are serious issues that need to be tackled quickly and effectively before you're faced with an even bigger problem on your hands.
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Caring for home water pipes can be tricky business if you don’t fully know exactly what you’re doing (such as in repairs, renovations, or even everyday use), or what to look for when diagnosing abnormal pipe behaviors.
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Sewer line backups and replacements are plumbing nightmares that can be both tedious and expensive. Homeowners are obviously responsible for their own residential plumbing, such as a clogged sink drain. However, what about problems with the sewer system past your property line or problems with a sewer line from the house to the street? Basically, you want to know, when is the city responsible for sewer lines and plumbing repair? There are some cases where the city or municipality will be held responsible for fixing, while others will leave the homeowner responsible.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household uses over 300 gallons per day at home. Many of those gallons go to waste, and there are many opportunities to save water and lower your home water bill.
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If your home is like many in Sacramento, odds are that it’s a little over 40 years old—placing its construction in the mid-to-late 70s or early 80s. Many homes built in the seventies are due for repiping because of the outdated materials used to build plumbing systems back then (like galvanized steel or iron).
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So, you’ve got a broken sewer pipe. You may be wondering how this happened, or what you’re going to have to do to be able to pay for it. You may ask a question that plumbers hear all the time, usually after a sewer line break has wrought considerable damage to a homeowner’s property: “Does homeowners insurance cover sewer line damage?”
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When you move into a new home, you may find yourself rapidly accumulating tools for various household projects. Even the least handy homeowners usually have a few screwdrivers or hammers to tend to minor issues. Maintaining your home’s plumbing, however, can be a little more complicated due to the variety of specialized tools required. While you may not plan on replacing your toilet flapper, fixtures, or sink drains, it’s good to have a variety of plumbing tools on hand so you can deal with minor issues that may not be serious enough to require a professional plumber.
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Garbage disposals are a plumbing asset that many homeowners fail to properly care for. When garbage disposals aren’t properly maintained, they can become an expensive repair down the road. The best way to avoid clogs and other garbage disposal problems is by regularly maintaining a clean garbage disposal. By being proactive about cleaning your garbage disposal, your unit can perform effectively for years without needing repairs or replacement.
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The best DIY care practices for home plumbing systems are actually simpler than you might imagine. With homemade cleaning solutions, regular upkeep, and self-inspection know-how, there’s little reason you can’t maintain your pipes and keep them running well on your own. Using these plumbing maintenance tips, you should be able to go about your day without worrying about possible damages within your plumbing system.
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