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image Flushing Your Water Heater: What’s Actually Coming Out of the Tank
Flushing Your Water Heater: What’s Actually Coming Out of the Tank

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image Angle Valves Under Toilets: The Part No One Thinks About Until It Leaks
Angle Valves Under Toilets: The Part No One Thinks About Until It Leaks

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image Water Pressure Reducers: The One Upgrade That Can Save Your Plumbing
Water Pressure Reducers: The One Upgrade That Can Save Your Plumbing

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image Why We Install Water Filter & Softener Systems Together More Often Than You Think
Why We Install Water Filter & Softener Systems Together More Often Than You Think

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image Hot Water Recirculation Pumps: How They Actually Save You Money
Hot Water Recirculation Pumps: How They Actually Save You Money

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Sewer Pump

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image Showerhead Installation Mistakes We See All the Time
Showerhead Installation Mistakes We See All the Time

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image Garbage Disposal P-Traps: Small Part, Big Problems When They Fail
Garbage Disposal P-Traps: Small Part, Big Problems When They Fail

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image Bathtub and Shower Installations: What Homeowners Forget to Plan For
Bathtub and Shower Installations: What Homeowners Forget to Plan For

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image Smart Water Leak Detection for Sacramento Homes
Smart Water Leak Detection for Sacramento Homes

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image What is Involved in New Construction Plumbing
What is Involved in New Construction Plumbing

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image Instant Hot Water Dispensers: Tiny Upgrade, Big Convenience
Instant Hot Water Dispensers: Tiny Upgrade, Big Convenience

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image Why Your Plumbing Needs Air Vents (And What Happens When They Fail)
Why Your Plumbing Needs Air Vents (And What Happens When They Fail)

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image Water Pressure Regulators: Why We Install So Many in Sacramento Homes
Water Pressure Regulators: Why We Install So Many in Sacramento Homes

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image Do I Need a Cleanout Installed? Here’s When (and Why)
Do I Need a Cleanout Installed? Here’s When (and Why)

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image What Actually Happens During a Whole-House Repipe in Sacramento
What Actually Happens During a Whole-House Repipe in Sacramento

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image Plumbing for Outdoor Kitchens: What Sacramento Homeowners Need to Know
Plumbing for Outdoor Kitchens: What Sacramento Homeowners Need to Know

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image Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Draining — And What a Plumber Looks for First
Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Draining — And What a Plumber Looks for First

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image How We Handle Plumbing for Home Remodels in Sacramento
How We Handle Plumbing for Home Remodels in Sacramento

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image Gas Pipe Repairs That Worry Us the Most — And How We Make Them Safe Again
  • Gas
  • 06.22.2025
Gas Pipe Repairs That Worry Us the Most — And How We Make Them Safe Again

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image Can You Actually See a Leak With a Sewer Camera? Here’s When It Works — and When It Doesn’t
Can You Actually See a Leak With a Sewer Camera? Here’s When It Works — and When It Doesn’t

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image Why a Water Heater Flush Isn’t Always the Best Choice
Why a Water Heater Flush Isn’t Always the Best Choice

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image What’s Really Behind That Tub? The Surprises We Find During Shower Installations
What’s Really Behind That Tub? The Surprises We Find During Shower Installations

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image Is That Tiny Toilet Valve Causing Plumbing Problems?
Is That Tiny Toilet Valve Causing Plumbing Problems?

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image Shower Valve Repair & Replacement in Sacramento
Shower Valve Repair & Replacement in Sacramento

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image Why Some Hot Water Recirculation Pumps Work Too Well — and Others Don’t Work at All
Why Some Hot Water Recirculation Pumps Work Too Well — and Others Don’t Work at All

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image Why Your New Showerhead Isn’t Performing — And How We Actually Fix That
Why Your New Showerhead Isn’t Performing — And How We Actually Fix That

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image The One Smart Upgrade That’s Caught Dozens of Leaks — Before They Did Real Damage
The One Smart Upgrade That’s Caught Dozens of Leaks — Before They Did Real Damage

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image What That Curve Under Your Sink Really Does (And When It Fails)
What That Curve Under Your Sink Really Does (And When It Fails)

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image Why Your Home Still Smells Like Sewer — Even After a Drain Cleaning
Why Your Home Still Smells Like Sewer — Even After a Drain Cleaning

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image Why Your Water Smells Weird
Why Your Water Smells Weird

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image That Annoying Pipe Noise? Here’s What It’s Really Telling You
That Annoying Pipe Noise? Here’s What It’s Really Telling You

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image Why That Leak Under Your Sink Needs Immediate Repair
Why That Leak Under Your Sink Needs Immediate Repair

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image Slow Sink Drain? It’s Not Always a Clog — And That Surprises People
Slow Sink Drain? It’s Not Always a Clog — And That Surprises People

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image Mold on the Wall? Here’s How Plumbing Might Be the Real Villain
Mold on the Wall? Here’s How Plumbing Might Be the Real Villain

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image What Galvanic Corrosion Actually Looks Like — And Why It Destroys Pipes
What Galvanic Corrosion Actually Looks Like — And Why It Destroys Pipes

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image Still Got a Dripping Faucet — Even After You “Fixed” It? Here’s Why
Still Got a Dripping Faucet — Even After You “Fixed” It? Here’s Why

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image Copper, PEX, or PVC? What We Actually Use — and Why
Copper, PEX, or PVC? What We Actually Use — and Why

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image What We Find Behind Walls in Older Sacramento Homes
What We Find Behind Walls in Older Sacramento Homes

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image When Fixing the Faucet Costs More Than Replacing It — A Plumber’s Perspective
When Fixing the Faucet Costs More Than Replacing It — A Plumber’s Perspective

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image Yes, Pipes Can Freeze — Even in California. Here’s How We’ve Seen It Happen
Yes, Pipes Can Freeze — Even in California. Here’s How We’ve Seen It Happen

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image How Long Do Faucets Actually Last — And When It’s Time to Let Go
How Long Do Faucets Actually Last — And When It’s Time to Let Go

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image Sewer Ejector Pump Acting Up? Here’s What We See on the Job
Sewer Ejector Pump Acting Up? Here’s What We See on the Job

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image Hidden Signs of Water Pipe Problems Homeowners Often Miss
Hidden Signs of Water Pipe Problems Homeowners Often Miss

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image Can You Actually Send a Sewer Camera Through a Toilet?
Can You Actually Send a Sewer Camera Through a Toilet?

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image Finds During Sewer Camera Inspections in Sacramento
Finds During Sewer Camera Inspections in Sacramento

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image Is Your Tankless Water Heater Acting Up? Here’s What That Might Mean
Is Your Tankless Water Heater Acting Up? Here’s What That Might Mean

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image What Happens When a Water Pipe Breaks Underground — And What You Can Actually Do About It
What Happens When a Water Pipe Breaks Underground — And What You Can Actually Do About It

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image Your Pipes Might Be Older Than You Think — And That’s a Problem
Your Pipes Might Be Older Than You Think — And That’s a Problem

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image “How Much Is This Going to Cost Me?” — A Real Talk About Pipe Repair Pricing
“How Much Is This Going to Cost Me?” — A Real Talk About Pipe Repair Pricing

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image What’s Really in Your Water — And Why It Might Be Time to Do Something About It
What’s Really in Your Water — And Why It Might Be Time to Do Something About It

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image Your Water Might Be “Clean” — But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Great
Your Water Might Be “Clean” — But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Great

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image "Water Softeners vs. Filters" — Do You Really Need Both? Let’s Talk Like Humans.
"Water Softeners vs. Filters" — Do You Really Need Both? Let’s Talk Like Humans.

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image Water Pipes Don’t Last Forever — Here’s What to Do When They Start Failing
Water Pipes Don’t Last Forever — Here’s What to Do When They Start Failing

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image Water Softener Maintenance in Sacramento
Water Softener Maintenance in Sacramento

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image Thinking About Going Tankless? Let's Break It Down.
Thinking About Going Tankless? Let's Break It Down.

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image “How Much Is This Gonna Cost?” — Real Talk About Sewer Drain Cleaning
“How Much Is This Gonna Cost?” — Real Talk About Sewer Drain Cleaning

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image Sewage Ejector Pumps Aren’t Glamorous — Until They Stop Working
Sewage Ejector Pumps Aren’t Glamorous — Until They Stop Working

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image Too Much Water Pressure? Here’s What It Can Do
Too Much Water Pressure? Here’s What It Can Do

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image Your Water Might Be Safe — But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Good
Your Water Might Be Safe — But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Good

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image “Why Is My Water So Aggressive?” — Let’s Talk Pressure
“Why Is My Water So Aggressive?” — Let’s Talk Pressure

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image Thinking About a Water Filter or Softener? Here’s What Actually Matters
Thinking About a Water Filter or Softener? Here’s What Actually Matters

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image The Sewer Line Is Fine — Until It’s Not
The Sewer Line Is Fine — Until It’s Not

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image Can a Gas Pipe Be Repaired? Here’s the Real Answer from the Field
  • Gas
  • 07.29.2024
Can a Gas Pipe Be Repaired? Here’s the Real Answer from the Field

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image Gas Line Issues? The One Time You Shouldn’t DIY a Fix
Gas Line Issues? The One Time You Shouldn’t DIY a Fix

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image How Often Should You Service a Tankless Water Heater?
How Often Should You Service a Tankless Water Heater?

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image Do Tankless Water Heaters Really Need to Be Flushed Every Year?
Do Tankless Water Heaters Really Need to Be Flushed Every Year?

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image Common Tankless Water Heater Problems | Sacramento
Common Tankless Water Heater Problems | Sacramento

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image Is It Worth Fixing an Old Water Heater in Sacramento?
Is It Worth Fixing an Old Water Heater in Sacramento?

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image The Most Common Water Heater Problems I See
The Most Common Water Heater Problems I See

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image How Much Does It Cost to Flush a Hot Water Heater?
How Much Does It Cost to Flush a Hot Water Heater?

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image Water Heater Maintenance: What You’re Actually Paying For
Water Heater Maintenance: What You’re Actually Paying For

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image Water Heater Problems? Here’s When to Call a Plumber — and When You Might Not Have To
Water Heater Problems? Here’s When to Call a Plumber — and When You Might Not Have To

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image No Hot Water? Here’s How I Troubleshoot Water Heater Problems — Step by Step
No Hot Water? Here’s How I Troubleshoot Water Heater Problems — Step by Step

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image Tankless Water Heaters Stop
Tankless Water Heaters Stop

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image How Sewer Cameras Actually Work
How Sewer Cameras Actually Work

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image Why Home Buyers Should Always Get a Sewer Camera Inspection First
Why Home Buyers Should Always Get a Sewer Camera Inspection First

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image Sewer Line Check: When, Why, and What We Look For
Sewer Line Check: When, Why, and What We Look For

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image When and Why You Might Need Gas Pipe Replacement
  • Gas
  • 04.07.2024
When and Why You Might Need Gas Pipe Replacement

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image Which Fittings to Use for Gas Pipes
  • Gas
  • 03.31.2024
Which Fittings to Use for Gas Pipes

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image How Often Should You Service Your Gas Line — And What Maintenance Actually Looks Like
  • Gas
  • 03.24.2024
How Often Should You Service Your Gas Line — And What Maintenance Actually Looks Like

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image What I Actually Do During Tankless Maintenance
What I Actually Do During Tankless Maintenance

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image How to Reset a Garbage Disposal (From a Plumber Who's Done It 100+ Times)
How to Reset a Garbage Disposal (From a Plumber Who's Done It 100+ Times)

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image Tree Roots in Sewer Lines: What I See on the Job — and How We Actually Deal With Them
Tree Roots in Sewer Lines: What I See on the Job — and How We Actually Deal With Them

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image Why Your Garbage Disposal Is Backing Up
Why Your Garbage Disposal Is Backing Up

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image Why Toilet Flange Installations Go Wrong — And How We Fix Them Right
Why Toilet Flange Installations Go Wrong — And How We Fix Them Right

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image When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Turn Off Your Water Heater
When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Turn Off Your Water Heater

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image What I Tell Homeowners to Do When a Pipe Bursts
What I Tell Homeowners to Do When a Pipe Bursts

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image 9 Signs of a Water Leak in Your Home
9 Signs of a Water Leak in Your Home

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image Which Water Filter Do You Actually Need?
Which Water Filter Do You Actually Need?

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image What’s a Sump Pump — and Do You Actually Need One in Sacramento?
What’s a Sump Pump — and Do You Actually Need One in Sacramento?

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