Homeowners, after a period of time, understand the annoyance of experiencing a drain obstruction. Some are pretty easy to fix–a clogged toilet or shower drain–others, not so much. The deeper the clog develops, the more impossible it is to reach, and when the clog occurs in your sewer system or deep within your home’s plumbing, […]
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Problems with a Cracked Toilet Many San Diego and southern California residents can sympathize with the troubles a cracking toilet can potentially cause. The problem starts off small but, if left un-repaired, eventually turns into a plumbing nightmare. Nothing is more frustrating than an unusable toilet. Toilet cracks occur for a variety of reasons and
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Residents of San Diego and the surrounding areas are well acquainted, as most people are, with how frustrating a sudden bathroom emergency can be. When your toilet clogs and/or overflows, the resulting mess can take hours to clean up. Of course, the crisis usually occurs at the most inopportune time (when you least expect it),
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Signs of a Slab Leak Anyone who’s experienced a slab leak can tell you about the extensive damage, as well as the huge headache and expense to repair it, that can result. Pinpointing the exact location of a slab leak is tricky since it usually originates in the piping within the concrete slab upon which
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Preventing Sewer Back Ups Most homeowners with a sewer system realize that the biggest nightmare of all is the system backing up and overflowing. Of course, the disaster usually happens at the worst, most inconvenient time. Although not all emergencies can be 100% prevented, especially where natural causes (tree roots, severe rainstorms, flooding) are concerned,
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Drainage System Problems? Look For These Signs Homeowners can empathize with anyone who is dealing with constantly clogged drains. Old plumbing that needs replacing can often be a reason, but a residence’s drainage system can be so complex it’s hard to tell–it encompasses every piece of piping from the shower or bathroom and kitchen sink
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Water Heater Isn’t Heating? Here Are Some Possible Causes Family members sometimes forget the importance of the home’s comfort equipment until something goes wrong and the convenience it provides disappears. Nothing is more obviously missed from a home than hot water; we use it for everything from washing dishes to doing laundry, from taking showers
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Residents of San Diego and the surrounding areas, like most people, are seeking ways to be less wasteful and more cost-effective in their home improvements. Many individuals are now looking into the possibility of installing high-efficiency toilets that prevent clogging and save water, all while doing the same amount of work as a generic toilet.
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As residents of San Diego and the surrounding areas, you realize how important the piping system of your house is when it’s not functioning properly. Corroded or broken piping can cause widespread, expensive damage to repair–or replace. The materials that make up your pipes are just as important as their function. The safety to your
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A Few Ways to Keep Your Toilet from Sweating Residents of San Diego and its surrounding towns are no stranger to plumbing issues, whether large or small. A common problem is that of a “sweating” toilet, which can do major damage to your bathroom flooring–no matter what the material. Left unchecked, it can ruin your
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