Clean and safe drinking water is essential for maintaining good health. However, tap water can sometimes contain contaminants that may pose health risks. Investing in […]
Benefits of Water Filtration
Plumbing Emergency in San Diego
Plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, causing significant stress and potential damage to your property. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a severe leak, or […]
Commercial Plumbing Solutions for Your Business
A well-functioning plumbing system is crucial for any business, as it ensures the smooth operation of daily activities and maintains a comfortable environment for employees […]
The Dangers of Gas Leaks in Your Home
Gas leaks are a serious hazard that can pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of households. Natural gas, commonly used for heating, cooking, […]
Understanding Plumbing Regulations in San Diego
Plumbing regulations are essential for ensuring that plumbing systems are installed, maintained, and repaired safely and effectively. In San Diego, these regulations are in place […]
Damages of DIY Plumbing
While tackling home improvement projects yourself can be rewarding and cost-effective, DIY plumbing comes with significant risks. Without proper knowledge, experience, and tools, attempting to […]
Fixing Cold Showers
A cold shower can be a refreshing experience on a hot summer day, but when it’s unexpected, it can be anything but pleasant. If you’re […]
The Dangers of Gas Leaks in Your Home
Gas leaks in your home can pose serious risks, not only causing damage to your property but also threatening the health and safety of its […]
Halo Water Filtration: Pure and Magical
Clean water is an essential element for our well-being. From our daily drinking water to the water we use for our showers, ensuring its purity […]
Trenchless Sewer Replacement is the New Way
In the world of plumbing innovations, few advancements have garnered as much attention as trenchless sewer replacement. Unlike traditional methods where vast swaths of property […]
Slab Leak Repair: What Every Homeowner Should Know
One of the most insidious and potentially damaging problems a homeowner can face is a slab leak. Hidden beneath the concrete foundation of a home, […]
A Complete Guide to Gas Line Repiping
In the modern home, gas lines are essential for running many appliances. However, like all infrastructure, gas lines can age, corrode, and deteriorate over time. […]
Navigating the Waters of Commercial Plumbing: What Businesses Need to Know
When it comes to managing a commercial property, the plumbing system is often an overlooked but crucial component. Unlike residential plumbing, commercial plumbing has its […]
Understanding Hydro Jetting: A Modern Solution for Stubborn Clogs
In the world of plumbing, advancements in technology have paved the way for efficient and effective solutions to common problems. One such innovation is hydro […]
5 Signs You Need a Sewer Line Repair
Did you know that the average homeowner spends up to 4% of their home’s value on maintenance projects each year? While there are all kinds […]
When Should You Call a Plumber for a Clogged Toilet?
Nearly 20% of homeowners in the US have to frequently deal with a clogged toilet. Are you part of this statistic? Or maybe you’re encountering a clogged […]
7 Signs Your Home Needs a Drain Cleaning
Having a clogged drain is never fun. One day your shower is working fine. Next thing you know, you’re ankle-deep in water. What happened? Is […]
What Causes Weak Water Pressure?
Have you noticed that the water pressure in your home isn’t what it’s supposed to be? Sometimes, it can take a while before you realize […]
This Is How to Increase Water Pressure in Your Home
Low water pressure in your home can be incredibly frustrating. It can affect your ability to shower properly; reduce the efficiency of your washing machine; make […]
5 Benefits of Regular Drain Maintenance for Your Home
Dirty drains leave your home vulnerable to structural damage. Regular drain cleaning will help detect minor problems before they grow. Many homeowners do not consider […]
Your Pipe Maintenance Guide to the Best Drain Cleaner
Is your toilet bubbling or water draining slowly from the bathtub or sink? Or maybe you can smell a pungent odor from the drains. If […]
5 Things to Do if a Pipe Is Leaking in Your Home
A burst pipe can flood your home in a matter of minutes. Every homeowner wants to avoid the chaos that happens when a pipe starts […]
Why You Should Call the Professionals for Water Heater Installation
A licensed plumber has had at least 2,000 hours of hands-on training along with classroom-based training. Together, this adds up to between 2 and 6 […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber in San Diego
A botched plumbing job can leave you with a situation that’s worse than the one you started with. Think of a burst pipe, backed-up sewer, or […]
5 Common Plumbing Problems and How To Fix Them
As irritating as plumbing problems can be, plumbing issues are essentially a guaranteed part of being a homeowner. However, some problems are more severe than […]
What Is Considered a Plumbing Emergency?
You’re about to go to sleep, so you go to the bathroom, get ready, and then hop into bed, snuggled into your blanket. But then you […]
When Should You Call a Plumber? What to Consider
It’s 3:00 am and you can’t sleep. You’re tossing and turning because no matter how you’re positioned, you can’t dampen the sound of the running […]
Advances in Drain and Sewer Cleaning
Drain snaking (more technically called cabling) has been the standard method for drain and sewer cleaning for decades. And blockages haven’t changed much. But new […]
Problem Pipes
As we talked about last time, old pipes can be a big problem in older homes. The presence of do-it-yourself repairs or plumbing installed before […]
Plumbing Experience Matters
Learning as you go may work for certain problems. However, when you are facing a plumbing issue, it is best to have an experienced hand […]
Sewer Line Video Inspections
Sewer camera inspections let you (and most importantly your plumber) know exactly what’s causing a nasty backup or leak so that it can be fixed […]
Understanding Commercial and Residential Drain Repair
Sometimes plumbing breaks. Faulty plumbing or ill-maintained drains are susceptible to breaking at the most inconvenient times. If you are dealing with a broken drain, […]
Why Professional Plumbing Tools Trump Store Bought Products?
Speaking from professional experience, clogged drains make up a large percentage of our residential calls. It shouldn’t be a surprise because there are shelves of […]
Are You Benefiting From Water Heater Rebates & Tax Incentives?
Back in 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy put into place a new standard for residential water heating systems. The efficiency requirement increases will result […]
Catching Pinhole Leaks Before Real Damage Occurs
Plumbing pipes age. With age comes leakage. The best option for preventing pipe leakage is to monitor them via a yearly maintenance schedule. Monitoring does […]
Quick Plumbing Fix Low Toilet Water Levels
A pretty common issue that homeowners deal with is a toilet with low water levels. It is not an immediate problem, but it can make […]
Should You Repair My Water Heater Or Replace It?
When your water heater is not functioning properly, you may wonder if it is time to replace it. Sometimes it is cheaper to keep your […]
Plumbing Leak Detection
Some water leaks are obvious, some are downright impossible for a homeowner or property manager to find. You might not even be sure you have a […]
Signs That You Have A Sewer Line Clog
One plumbing issue that arises from time to time is the a clogged sewer line. In fact, we’ve been called to main sewer line backups […]
Four Most Common Sources of Water Leaks
If you have ever stared at a water bill and wondered if you actually used all the water listed, you may want to give yourself […]
Saving Money & Water Conservation
In California, water conservation is essential to our future. Droughts have plagued California the past few years and the scarcity of water in severely affecting […]
Two Ways To Lower Your Water Bill
Saving on your plumbing bill is always a good thing. Hence, Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing offers professional advice about how you can increase the […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Ways to Avoid a Plumbing Crisis
Here are ten things you should remember to save yourself from a plumbing crisis: Learn where to shut off the water – You can stop […]
Protect Your Plumbing From Your Pets
Many pet owners understand that their plumbing can present bad health effects for their pets, but did you know that your pet may negatively impact […]
Gas Line Re-piping
Do You Need Gas Line Re-piping? The installation of natural or propane gas systems ensures timely and adequate supply of gas to appliances using the […]
Why Are My Pipes Rattling?
One local plumber issue that we come across occasion is rattling or loudly vibrating plumbing. In the plumbing trade, this is known as “water hammer” […]
