Why Plumbing Calls Increase During the Holidays
With the holiday season winding down, local Sacramento plumbers may finally have a minute to catch their breath. While it may not seem like an obvious busy season, dozens of households call plumbers after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s for plumbing help. Some companies even experience a 50% increase in calls during this time of year! […]
5 Simple Ways to Manage Your Own Plumbing Issues
Reasons Behind Your High Water Bill and How to Lower It
You may be surprised to learn that in the United States, the average household uses over 300 gallons of water daily. Showers, toilets, faucets, and other plumbing need to be checked regularly by a plumber to make sure they are in good working order. If you have an especially high water bill, you may need […]
Key Questions New Homeowners Should Ask Before Choosing a Plumber
If you’re a new homeowner or new to the neighborhood, you’ve likely prioritized getting situated in your new home above all else. But have you found a plumber you can trust? Having a trusted plumber essential if you have just moved into a long-term or forever home. However, how do you know you’ve found the […]
Signs You Need a Plumber ASAP!
Common Causes of Burst Pipes
It’s common knowledge that pipes can burst in cold winter temperatures. But it doesn’t always take cold weather to cause plumbing issues. Some homeowners can end up with burst water pipes even in the heart of summer. So what exactly causes pipes to burst in the first place? To help you avoid plumbing issues in […]
Common Reasons for Foul Plumbing Odors
Sometimes your plumbing stinks and it’s not because of your toilet. From backed up food in the garbage disposal to clogs in your bathroom sink, there are many reasons why your drains could be making your home smell bad. To help you freshen things up, here are some of the most common causes of stinky […]
Common Garbage Disposal Mistakes You Might Be Making
The holiday season is officially here, which means your garbage disposal is headed for a serious workout. Over the holidays, you’ll be feeding your garbage disposal plate scrapings, vegetable peels, and other scraps that will send this appliance into overtime. Unfortunately, not every garbage disposal grinding away at food scraps is a state-of-the-art appliance. What […]
Solutions for the Most Common Plumbing Issues
Did you know that a leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water each year? That’s equivalent to taking about 180 showers. In fact, Americans waste an estimated trillion gallons of water — or $6 billion worth — each year because of leaky […]
Surprising Plumbing Facts You Might Not Know
There are a lot of interesting facts when it comes to plumbing that most people are not aware of — like the fact that indoor plumbing has been around since 3000 BC. Or did you know that a 24/7 plumber that specializes in drain cleaning works around the clock and can potentially log in 60 […]