Tips & Tricks

  • Choosing a Water Heater

    Use this handy guide to choosing the right size water heater. Enter the answers in the blanks, then total them up. Number of people in household: ___ Number of tubs and/or showers: ___ Add 1 for a dishwasher: ___ Add 1 for a washing machine: ___ Add 1 for a whirlpool tub: ___ Miscellaneous additions*: […]

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  • Common Problems

    Sewer and Drain Problems Common causes of sewer and drain problems include: Build-up of: Grease Soap Residue Sludge Various foreign objects: Hair & Lint Feminine Products Paper Towels Roots Poor installation or ground settling causing low spots, inadequate slope or breaks in the line. Grease in a Line Most grease stoppages are due to a […]

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  • Emergency Shutoff Valves

    You probably don’t think about your plumbing system very often. After all, it’s not a very exciting subject and as long as it is working, there is really nothing to think about, right? Wrong! Understanding a few basic facts about how your plumbing system works and what to do in case of a pipe break […]

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  • The Drain Strain: Tips to Unclogging Shower Drains

    Nothing stops a command performance of singing in the shower faster than a clogged drain. But the following tips from North County Plumbing, Inc. could be music to your ears when it comes to tackling the problem. Most shower clogs can be corrected easily with a minimum of hassle and mess. All you need are […]

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