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 […]
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 the state’s agriculture. As plumbers, we understand that much of our water waste is solvable via the use of efficient water fixtures. There are numerous […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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