If you’re based in San Diego, CA, and you need a video inspection for your sewer line to detect any type of leak or need leak detection services, make Black Mountain Plumbing your first call today. Whether you suspect gas or water leaking from the pipe system, we will diagnose the problem before suggesting the…
Save Money with These Drain Cleaning Tips Are you finding that your drains are constantly clogging? Are you tired of paying for someone to come out and fix the problem for you? If so, then there are a number of ways in which you can do drain cleaning on your own, so that you…
Most homeowners never give thought to emergency plumbing services until one is needed. In an emergency, every minute counts, so you should ask these questions before hiring a plumber to avoid surprise fees and to protect yourself. Licensing Ask the plumber if he or she is licensed in your city or state. Not all cities…
How can plants affect my plumbing? The major issue with regard to plumbing is root infiltration of the sewer line. When pipes are laid underground, the soil around them has typically been dug out and loosely backfilled. It’s much easier to establish roots in loose soil than compacted, so trees will take advantage of such…
Four Ways to Tell if You Need Pipe Replacement While it is important to regularly keep an eye on your pipes, it’s even more critical to do so if you’re living in an older home. As a plumbing system ages, pipes will generally show indications of problems. If you don’t watch for pipe problems closely,…
Tip One: Keep Your Showerhead Clean Keeping your showerhead clean and free of hard water deposits, mold, and even algae is a very important part of maintenance. While wiping the outside can help it stay shiny, you have to pay attention to its inner workings periodically. If you have hard water, you’ll notice that pressure…
When adjusting my hot Water Heater Temperature, what temperature should I set it to? Is the answer different if you have: concerns about diseases, a dishwasher, young children or elderly that can be easily burned, electric vs. gas heat, type of plumbing (e.g. PEX or Copper)? Also, is there a preferred technique to check the…
Fix-A-Leak Week : Every Leak Counts Did you know that U.S. households waste over a trillion gallons of water per year? That according to the Environmental Protection Agency, is enough water to meet the needs of Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles combined. EPA’s WaterSense program has declared March 20-26 2017 as “Fix A Leak Week.”to…
Here’s how to get the bathroom remodeling of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. You dream about a bathroom remodeling that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A midrange bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according…
Low Water Pressure Solutions Low water pressure usually results when you’ve been forced to turn on two different plumbing fixtures at the same time, whether they are the outside garden hose, the kitchen/bathroom sink, the toilet, or even the shower. Although your water pressure may be sufficient when only one fixture is operational, you’ll definitely…
