Blog for Plumbing, Heating, and Air in San Diego County

When was the last time you fired up your air conditioner? Are you even sure it still works properly? There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night sweating only to find your air conditioner unit is not working which could have been prevented with professional maintenance. Unfortunately, this is not a […]

Top 8 Plumbing Jokes 1. A lawyer in California needed a leak fixed and called the plumber; who after about 45 minutes was done and all cleaned up. “That will be $75,” said the plumber. The lawyer objected saying “I’m a lawyer, and I don’t even get that much an hour!” The plumber responded: “I didn’t […]

Here are some of history’s most famous quotes about plumbers: “I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.” – Rodney Dangerfield “If I had my life to live over again, I’d be […]

This summer is approaching fast – are you prepared for a hike in your air conditioning bill? If not, follow these effortless, straightforward, and free tips and tricks to save your hard earned cash from blowing out the window and spend it on more rewarding activities… Close drapes, blinds and shades to help retain heat […]

Albert Einstein was named an honorary member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union after saying publicly that he would become a plumber if he had to do it all over again. The world’s most famous plumbers are probably video game superstars Mario and Luigi, of Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers series. Copper piping, which is the […]

Do you want to add an additional toilet in our house? How to install a toilet is not as big a question as you might think it is. It requires moderate skills, but you must install the piping to code. Failure to do this could lead to serious health problems. Many cities and villages allow […]

What could contribute to a high water bill besides leaking faucets and/or pipes? Ninety percent (90%) of all leaks in residential plumbing systems are found in the toilet tank. Toilet tank leaks typically result from worn parts or improper alignment of some part of the flushing mechanism. It is very important to stop the leak. […]

For most homeowners, a home repair list should include making sure the home stays warm as the weather gets colder. This may mean inspecting or replacing your current heater or central heating system, or even possibly installing a new heater to replace your old one. In any case, our heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) […]

15 Easy DIY Toilet Fixes Toilets need regular maintenance. They are probably one of the most frequently used mechanical objects found in the residential home. They rank right up there with the refrigerator door hinges, kitchen faucet and television channel control knob with respect to number of uses each day. If your toilet is making […]

No one wants to have their house equipment broken. But it might happen if your electricity goes off or your water system stops working properly due to a broken or improper installation. You then realize it will take a whole day to wait for your electricians or plumbers to come. So, what should you do? […]

Careful planning is the key to a successful bathroom remodeling project Before you begin any work in the bathroom, create a budget, a floor plan, a list of supplies, a timetable, and important legal considerations. Let’s break it down by subject. 1. Create a budget Determine how much money you can comfortably spend, and save […]

There are two elements to your heating system that need to work in tandem to deliver warm air in an efficient manner. The first is the furnace, and you’re aware of the need to change the filters and perform any other routine maintenance that the manufacturer recommends. The other half of the system — unseen […]