A main sewer line clog is probably the biggest plumbing-related problem you could face. A clogged sewer drain essentially paralyzes your entire plumbing system because there is nowhere for wastewater to go. Everything hinges on breaking up that clog. Plumbing emergencies are scary enough when they don’t involve human … [Read more...]

Household Hacks to Help You Get The Most Out of Your Dishwasher and Make Life Easier Dishwasher vs. hand washing - which is better? When it comes to efficiency and killing bacteria, the dishwasher wins. To kill most bacteria, water must reach a scalding 140° Fahrenheit. That temperature is easily reached in a … [Read more...]

You’re about to brush your teeth but when you turn the water on a stream of brown, cloudy mush drizzles out. Yuck!  Rust colored water isn’t normally harmful, but it can be disturbing.  If you have water coming out brown from your faucet, it could be due to corroded pipes, mineral build up or utility company … [Read more...]

Do not put dish soap in your dishwasher. The difference between dish soap and dishwashing detergent is that dishwashing detergent does NOT create suds, but dish soap does. The idea of a dishwasher overflowing with bubbles might paint a funny picture but, it’s also big, messy problem. Putting dish soap in a … [Read more...]

When a pipe bursts or an appliance starts to leak, you can’t always afford to wait for a plumber. Water damage will take its toll quickly. Knowing a few basic but important plumbing quick fixes can make a big difference in how you recover from a plumbing disaster. Here are some easy repairs you can perform to … [Read more...]

A loose or wiggly toilet handle can be annoying. A toilet handle not flushing at all is even worse. Luckily, a loose toilet handle is a minor toilet problem and one that’s usually easy to fix. Here’s how you can fix a broken toilet handle, either by tightening or replacing it. How to Tighten a Toilet … [Read more...]

Pipes don’t last forever. Even copper pipes, despite their 50+ year lifespan, develop corrosion over time and in certain conditions. How does pipe corrosion affect your plumbing and your home’s water? And how do you prevent your pipes from corroding? Corrosion affects different types of pipes in different ways. Cast … [Read more...]

As the old saying goes - there’s more than one way to unclog a toilet. OK, we just made that up but we’re here to prove it’s true. Sure, we love our plunger, but what if you don’t have one? Have you tried soap or baking soda? Follow our detailed instructions for how to unclog a toilet with a plunger but stick around … [Read more...]

Stuck in that awkward plumbing limbo where your toilet won’t flush? Fear not. We’re here to explain the most common reasons your toilet may not be flushing and how you can fix them. If you live in L.A., your local plumbers at Mike Diamond are always ready to help. Your toilet may be clogged (even if you can’t see … [Read more...]