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How To Turn Off Your Gas Valve In An Emergency
Unfortunately, we are no strangers to earthquakes in California. Scientists remain unsure of when a major earthquake could rock our state again, so it’s important to be as prepared as possible at all times. Tips To Prepare For An Earthquake Prepare an emergency kit with food, water, and first-aid supplies and everything you may need. […]
Why Is The Bathtub Faucet Leaking?
In many bathroom plumbing systems, water pours from the bathtub faucet as soon as the water is turned on. But a simple switch or tab should transfer that water over to the shower when you need it. You expect it to transfer over completely to your showerhead, which is why it’s confusing when water continues […]
4 Benefits Of Tankless Water Heaters
You’ve probably dealt with your energy bills spiking when it’s extremely hot or very cold because you suddenly need to run your home comfort equipment all of the time. Luckily, you can choose how often you want to run this equipment, and at which setting. The problem with inefficient water heaters, however, is that they […]
How To Shut Off Your Gas During An Emergency
There are many things plumbers don’t expect homeowners to know about repairing things around the home. In fact, some things we don’t even want homeowners to attempt since a plumber can do the work better and more safely. But one thing we think every homeowner should know—something every person should know, in fact—is how to […]
Why You Need To Test Your Backflow Preventer
Backflow prevention devices can be found on most commercial properties in most parts of the United States. Many residential properties have these devices outside of the property too. And if you’re the owner of a property with a large backflow preventer on site, you are usually required to have annual testing. You may be wondering: […]
DIY Plumbing Projects & When To Call A Plumber
Do-it-yourselfers get a lot of extra help these days, with plenty of DIY projects on sites like Pinterest that help you save money on labor and products. It’s great that DIY tutorials have helped so many people to discover new hobbies, perfect their interests, and save some money in the process. But that doesn’t mean […]
The Best Tools For Drain Cleaning
The sewer system: it’s not something that brings up a pleasant image in your head. You hope to avoid dealing with problems with the sewer line for as long as you can. But when your drains are moving along at a snail’s pace, it’s not something you can ignore. From time to time, you’ll need […]
The Importance Of Water Heater Inspections
We use our water heaters throughout the year to heat water for showers, dishes, the laundry, and general cleaning or handwashing. But the time of year you probably need it the most—when a water heater shutdown would leave you shivering—is in the winter. That’s why we often recommend residential and commercial properties alike schedule water […]
How Do I Test My Backflow Device?
You’ve learned that you need to have backflow testing, but is there a way you can do it on your own? The simple answer is no, you cannot. But if you want to learn more about what it takes to test a backflow assembly, and why it’s so important that you call a technician for […]
Why Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance Too
When you have a tankless water heater, your life gets a little bit easier. Your bills are likely to drop since tankless water heaters don’t need as much fuel as tank models. Since they don’t need to keep water heated throughout the day, you won’t have to worry about standby energy loss throughout the day. […]
