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When people notice a pipe that is leaking in their house, it is typically because they have noticed a spike in their water bill accompanied by a stain in their ceiling or on their floor. After they contact the plumber and arrange an appointment, they often try to temporize the leak to stop the damage that is occurring in their home. For those who … [Read more...] about How to Patch a leaky Pipe While Waiting for the Plumber

Do you have a toilet that runs continuously, driving up your water bill and keeping you awake at night? It’s a common issue that homeowners will likely encounter at some point. The simplest explanation for this annoyance is that, for one reason for another, the flapper (which controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl) is not … [Read more...] about Does your toilet continue to run?

There are a several important reasons you may need to replace the plumbing system in your home or the pipes on your property. While this may seem like a large project to take on, our experts at Service Pros Plumbers that provide plumbing services in Brentwood CA, Antioch CA and Pittsburg CA are here to help you every step of the way. Here are a … [Read more...] about Why you should replace your plumbing

Imagine getting a glass of water from your faucet. Once the glass approaches your mouth, you notice a foul smell. What do you do? Do you drink the water? Is it safe? The fact that your water smells and tastes funny signals there is a problem with your plumbing. Keep reading to determine the source of your problem, and what you can do to improve … [Read more...] about Here Is Why Your Water Smells and Tastes Funny

At the beginning of the year, California law imposed a new duty on owners of single-family residential homes. Simply put, the law requires you to install water-saving plumbing fixtures if you own a single-family home built before 1994—whether you are selling your home or not. California Civil Code § 1101.4 is the law’s name, and conserving water is … [Read more...] about How the 2017 California Water Savings Law Affects You

Leaky pipes are one of the most common threats homeowners face. In fact, leaky pipes are one of the most common home insurance claims made year after year. However, when it comes to water leaks, you don’t have to be a sitting duck. Leaky pipes don’t happen in a vacuum; leaks always come with symptoms. The following are five reasons to suspect … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Suspect You Have Leaky Pipes

Have you noticed a loud or odd banging noise when you flush a toilet, use a dishwasher or turn on the water? The loud banging noises are commonly called water hammer and relate to the rush of water through your pipes. Depending on the age of your house, the solutions to help reduce the sound may vary; however, the underlying reasons for the loud … [Read more...] about Here is Why Your Pipes are Making Loud Banging Noises

Lead can infiltrate a home through various channels. However, when it affects the water, the health of the community is at risk. From Flint, Michigan, to East Chicago, the presence of lead in water immediately draws attention, and for a good reason: lead is toxic. Making sure your home has lead-free pipes and fixtures is essential to decreasing … [Read more...] about Why Lead-Free Plumbing Is Vital

There is nothing like a leaky faucet, clogged toilet, broken pipe, or busted water heater to turn a good day sour and eat up extra cash you might have been saving for a rainy day. The reality is that many of these problems can be prevented with regular maintenance and care and an understanding of where and how these plumbing issues can … [Read more...] about Six Tips for Preventative Maintenance of Drains and Sewer Lines

When you unload the dishwasher, do you see streaking or cloudy residue on the dishes and glasses?  After you wash your hands with soap, do you feel like there is a film on your skin that won’t come off?  Do your faucets have a buildup of white, hardened residue?  If you answered yes to these questions, you could have hard water. Hard water is … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Hard Water Keep You from Being Clean