The Smell Good Plumber
Air conditioning is necessary for life California--especially right now, when 100 degree heat waves are plaguing the southern part of the state. Nothing feels as good as escaping from a mid-afternoon scorcher by stepping into a nice, cooled house. That's why you want to make sure your air conditioning unit is … [Read more...]
Ask 10 homeowners what their biggest plumbing-related fear is, and 9 out of 10 will say the same thing: sewage back-up. Plumbing emergencies are scary enough when they don’t involve human waste. Unfortunately (and we hate to be the bearer of this news here)… sometimes they do. Fortunately, the really scary … [Read more...]
When your toilet handle is too loose, it tends to wiggle or feel slack when you try to use it. Not only are loose toilet handles annoying, but they may also affect how well your toilet functions… even though there’s nothing wrong with the toilet itself! Luckily, loose toilet handles are a very minor toilet … [Read more...]
Home electrical hazards are often overlooked or misunderstood. In most cases, they become a problem precisely because homeowners don’t realize they’re a problem! Unfortunately, electrical hazards and the fires they could start can be a very real problem. The best way to avoid disaster is to learn about the common … [Read more...]
Summertime and the livin’ is easy… as long as your air conditioner works. No one wants to deal with broken AC in the middle of summer… especially in California. Even a unit that isn’t working optimally is burdensome enough! The best way to avoid the horror of AC-less summer is to schedule AC maintenance around once … [Read more...]
Did you know that as of 2000, all newly constructed buildings in California must install earthquake shut-off valves? Local law enforcement agencies enforce them as a standard when issuing building permits. Despite the fact that earthquake shut-off valves could save your life, however, many Californians don’t know what … [Read more...]
As Californians, we all know too-well most how dangerous and frightening water scarcity can be. The infamous 2011-2017 California drought may be over, but water conservation will never stop being important--here or anywhere. In fact, water scarcity is quickly becoming a serious problem all over the country. According … [Read more...]
It’s not just you. Your air conditioner isn’t always working, even if it seems like it’s running. Dirty condensers or filters, damaged ductwork, or refrigerant leaks could all prevent your AC unit from cooling you properly. If you don’t feel like your AC is cooling you down, trust your instincts. Some AC unit … [Read more...]
If your air conditioning unit won’t even turn on, much less cool you down, then the problem is probably electrical. Either your AC isn’t receiving any power, or it isn’t communicating with the thermostat properly. Check your home’s circuit breakers first, then make sure the thermostat is working properly. Don’t … [Read more...]
The garage floor drain is one of the most underappreciated pieces of plumbing hardware out there. No matter what, they work hard. Garage floor drains handle all the random liquid that finds its way from outside into your garage. This can include appliance run-off, animal hair, engine oil, spillage, fixture … [Read more...]
