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 the 1990s deserves extra attention. Here is some more information on what to be wary of. Water Supply Plumbing Today pipes for drinking water are […]
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 on deck. A trial ‘by water’ can be a costly one that ultimately causes more problems beyond plumbing. At Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, we’ve […]
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 in the fastest, most thorough, and most economical manner possible. A highly-specialized sewer video camera is sent down inside the length of pipe until it […]
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, give us a call. We offer fast and reliable drain repair to all of the San Diego County community. Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing perform […]
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 products specifically designed to unclog plumbing drains. But… Store bought drain cleaning products cannot perform the same job as professional plumbing tools. We cannot overstate […]
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 in an estimated $63 billion in energy billing savings across America between 2015 – 2044. If you are a homeowner and need to upgrade your […]
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 not have to be a large enterprise that takes hours. Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing offers residential and commercial plumbing maintenance which identifies plumbing issues […]
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 your bathroom experience irritating. It can also cause a bit of embarrassment if you have visitors that use the toilet in question. Toilets that aren’t […]
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 water heater, while at times it may be best to replace it. The question is how do you know which is the best decision. Well, […]
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 leak. But if you do, you’ll run into a lot more than just a higher water bill. Plumbing problems inside walls or under the floor […]
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 at various residential home in Bonita, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Jolla, Lakeside, Oceanside, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Rancho Santa Fe. Sewer backups […]
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 peace of mind by checking for a water leak. You’ll be amazed at how much a seemingly tiny leak can cost you over the run […]
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