Saving on your plumbing bill is always a good thing. Hence, Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing offers professional advice about how you can increase the efficiency of your home’s water system. The following tips have been tried and tested in Bonita, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Jolla, Lakeside, […]
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What To Do If You Need Slab Leak Repair
One of the worst homeowner problems is a slab leak. Slab leaks are breaks or crack in water pipes that are within your home’s foundation. Slab leaks will eventually lead to costly foundation problems and structural damages resulting from foundation shifts. Slab leaks are a common problem to residents and […]
Why Hire an Eco-Friendly Plumber?
Our drought in San Diego County is finally over. Six years was long enough. Over the past decade, businesses and residents have endured, and hopefully, the lesson has been learned. Water conservation must be a way of life for our community—we’ve seen what happens when it is ignored. Plumbing can […]
Temporary and Permanent Solutions To Leaky Pipes
If given the opportunity, almost every homeowner would choose a permanent fix over a temporary one. However, when time is fleeting, or a situation presents itself where a lasting solution is not plausible, a temporary alternative is welcomed with open arms. Are you currently facing a dilemma with a leaky […]
Securing A Great Commercial Plumbing Service For Property Management
Apartment, townhome, and condominium property managers face continual challenges with running and maintaining their properties. One major challenge is a property’s water system. Unlike other commercial systems, plumbing problems can easily effect several residents when they occur. Even small problems like a plugged drain or overflowing toilet can result in […]
When Your Drain Cleaning Turns Out To Be a Drain Repair
From time to time, we are called out to a slow draining sink or tub and what was described as a drain cleaning job turns out to be a drain repair. Although it may be hard to swallow, drains are not impervious to wear and they sometimes must be replaced. […]
Common Plumbing Emergencies
There nothing like having a busted faucet, pipe, or major water leak in your home. However, it’s another problem altogether if the problem occurs late at night or early in the morning. If you are reading this and you need help with a plumbing problem now, call Blue Planet Drains […]
Plumbing Urban Legends – Part 2
Over the years we’ve heard plenty of “interesting” plumbing advice. Let’s continue our common urban legend list of fanciful plumbing ideas from last month. 3rd Myth: Bathroom faucets and fixtures can be washed with soap and water to make them look clean. Truth: Though soap and water work great on […]
Plumbing Urban Legends – Part 1
There are many myths out there in the world. In baseball, the tie does not go to the runner. That’s a myth that’s commonly held by most people. Similarly, there are several common plumbing myths that need to be debunked to keep you from spending money unnecessarily on plumbing issues. […]
El Nino and Your Plumbing
On December 1, all of the mayors of San Diego County requested that the Governor declare a state of emergency in expectation of El Nino storms. In fact, many areas that present flood problems have been worked on to minimize problems the storms will produce. In short: El Nino is […]
Flash Floods and Plumbing
The threat of flash flooding grows everyday as we move deeper into El Nino season. Flash floods can strike at any time. The day could be nice and sunny, but with one good thunderstorm, the next thing you know creek beds are overflowing and there is high water all around. […]
Why Schedule a Video Pipeline Inspection Annually
“Out of sight, out of mind.” The saying can be applied to many things, but let’s apply it to plumbing. The workings of a plumbing system are design to be out of every day sight. However, unless you want to have problems, it is best to remember your plumbing system. […]
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