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Most Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions

Need a quick answer to a headache with your plumbing? The top five most frequently asked plumbing questions are: Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? This is the most frequently asked plumbing question. In most cases, it is caused by the flapper not closing to create a…

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Tips on How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

What Causes Frozen Pipes? If you turn on the bathroom or kitchen faucet and see only a few drops or a trickle of water, this could indicate that the water inside the pipe has frozen. During a significant drop in temperature, water may freeze inside plastic pipes,…

Plumbing

The Ten Most Common Plumbing Emergencies

Clogged Sinks -A minor clog will lead to a slow draining sink, but a serious clog will result in the sink being unable to drain any water at all. Clogged sinks are an urgent plumbing problem because they severely impact your daily activities, from cooking and cleaning…

Plumbing

Cold Weather Is Coming – Time to Winterize Your Home

In our previous blog, we offered ten Fall “to-do items.” The list included shutting off outside water, testing outside drains and sump pumps, changing your heater filters, and checking your water heater. Next up is winter, and it is never too early to start planning…

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Fall Maintenance for Your Home

No matter where you are in Southern California, from Downtown LA to Anaheim, from the Inland Empire to San Diego, SoCal Plumbers has licensed and insured plumbing technicians standing by, ready to help. Our service area includes multiple cities in the following…

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Plumbing Priorities Before Leaving for Vacation

No matter where you are in Southern California, from Downtown LA to Anaheim, from the Inland Empire to San Diego, SoCal Plumbers has licensed and insured plumbing technicians standing by, ready to help. Our service area includes multiple cities in the following…

Plumbing

The Need for Skilled Labor in Plumbing

A study conducted in the Spring of 2021 by the National Association of Home Builders reported a 55% shortage of plumbers available for work. With revenues topping $107 billion in 2021, the plumbing industry ranks fifth in the overall construction industry by market…

Plumbing

Isn’t It Time for Touchless Plumbing Products?

Most of us have experienced touchless plumbing products at a restaurant or commercial office building. Touchless fixtures do not require the user to manually turn on a faucet or flush a toilet. It is one of the most recent developments in plumbing. The hands-free…

Plumbing

8 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Plumber

If you need a plumber but are not sure what questions to ask the potential contractor, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn the top 5 plumbing repair questions you should always ask and 3 optional suggestions. Five Must-Ask Questions How Long Have You…

Plumbing

Most Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions

Need a quick answer to a headache with your plumbing? The top five most frequently asked plumbing questions are: Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? This is the most frequently asked plumbing question. In most cases, it is caused by the flapper not closing to create a…

Plumbing

Tips on How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

What Causes Frozen Pipes? If you turn on the bathroom or kitchen faucet and see only a few drops or a trickle of water, this could indicate that the water inside the pipe has frozen. During a significant drop in temperature, water may freeze inside plastic pipes,…

Plumbing

The Ten Most Common Plumbing Emergencies

Clogged Sinks -A minor clog will lead to a slow draining sink, but a serious clog will result in the sink being unable to drain any water at all. Clogged sinks are an urgent plumbing problem because they severely impact your daily activities, from cooking and cleaning…

Plumbing

Cold Weather Is Coming – Time to Winterize Your Home

In our previous blog, we offered ten Fall “to-do items.” The list included shutting off outside water, testing outside drains and sump pumps, changing your heater filters, and checking your water heater. Next up is winter, and it is never too early to start planning…

Plumbing

Fall Maintenance for Your Home

No matter where you are in Southern California, from Downtown LA to Anaheim, from the Inland Empire to San Diego, SoCal Plumbers has licensed and insured plumbing technicians standing by, ready to help. Our service area includes multiple cities in the following…

Plumbing

Plumbing Priorities Before Leaving for Vacation

No matter where you are in Southern California, from Downtown LA to Anaheim, from the Inland Empire to San Diego, SoCal Plumbers has licensed and insured plumbing technicians standing by, ready to help. Our service area includes multiple cities in the following…

Plumbing

The Need for Skilled Labor in Plumbing

A study conducted in the Spring of 2021 by the National Association of Home Builders reported a 55% shortage of plumbers available for work. With revenues topping $107 billion in 2021, the plumbing industry ranks fifth in the overall construction industry by market…

Plumbing

Isn’t It Time for Touchless Plumbing Products?

Most of us have experienced touchless plumbing products at a restaurant or commercial office building. Touchless fixtures do not require the user to manually turn on a faucet or flush a toilet. It is one of the most recent developments in plumbing. The hands-free…

Plumbing

8 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Plumber

If you need a plumber but are not sure what questions to ask the potential contractor, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn the top 5 plumbing repair questions you should always ask and 3 optional suggestions. Five Must-Ask Questions How Long Have You…

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