Sometimes, life happens. One day, your house is in tip-top shape, all appliances and utilities working in perfect order; and the next, your plumbing causes a flood. Be the issue with your toilet, your kitchen sink, or your shower drain, those problems were actually a long time coming, even if the stoppage appeared seemingly out…
Many Older Areas of San Diego Use Lead Pipes Many people don’t realize that lead pipes are still used widely in many places in the San Diego such as University City. This article explains why we still have lead in our plumbing and are still using lead pipes. Why is Lead Used in Water Pipes…
You may be satisfied with decades-old bathroom fixtures, but what about the pipes behind them? The wear-and-tear on your bathroom plumbing is substantial. Between baths, showers, toilet flushes and the constant on/off use of a sink, your plumbing will eventually need replacement. Sometimes, a cosmetic repair is all that’s required. In other cases, more…
We’ve all turned on the faucet only to be met with slow water flow. Whether the water is trickling out or it’s just a bit weaker than usual, low water pressure can be annoying. Slow water flow can be an indication of several issues. By knowing the causes of low water pressure and a few…
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…
