Month: November 2024

Common Plumbing Myths Debunked – For most homeowners, the assumption is that if your faucets and drains look good on the surface, your plumbing is working as it should. Many believe that various old wives’ tales passed down through the generations can help keep your plumbing operating at its optimal performance level. However, some of these incorrect pieces of information can damage your plumbing. While your drains may appear to be draining well, there may be damage lurking beneath the surface.

Lemons are known to have some natural cleaning properties and are often used in household cleaners. Some people use lemons in the garbage disposal to clean up any remaining residue. Although lemons will make your kitchen smell and clean, lemons in your garbage disposal can actually damage the blades of your disposal.

Common Plumbing Myths Debunked

Lemon peels can clog your garbage disposal and dull blades. Instead, try a … Read the rest

Basics Of Plumbing Maintenance – There probably isn’t a day that goes by where you don’t use your faucet, drain, hot water system… the list goes on. So when an aspect of your plumbing fails, it can throw a real wrench in your routine.

A pile of dishes, no hot showers, or even worse, dirty water backing up in your drains.

Basics Of Plumbing Maintenance

All that to say, it’s best to be proactive about maintaining your plumbing. Our Arroyo Grande plumbers have come up with a list of four routine plumbing maintenance tips to keep water running and flowing smoothly.

Strategies For Preventative Plumbing Maintenance

Leaks aren’t just a sign of trouble – they cost you money. Check under the sink, all faucets and showerheads, yards for water or moist soil around your washing machine, dishwasher, toilet, and water heater for signs of leaks, which can include not only … Read the rest