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How Do Residential Drains Work? Although the toilet and plumbing applications have been around since before Egyptian times, indoor plumbing that we enjoy now has not been around that long. With indoor plumbing, families are able to enjoy the comfort and convenience along with clean drinking and bathing water. But, many homeowners do not understand …

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Hydro jetting is an effective method of cleaning drains and main sewer lines. A hydro jetting machine has a water storage tank and hose attachments that will blast water into the drain lines from approximately 1500 PSI for kitchen jetters and 4000 PSI for main sewer line jetters. A professional plumbing contractor will use specialty …

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Epoxy pipe relining is a method of rehabilitating drain, waste, and vent lines for both residential and commercial customers. Epoxy relining essentially creates a brand new pipe within the existing damaged pipe allowing for a problem free drain line. Epoxy relining is an alternative, cost-effective repair solution for digging up pipes, breaking into homeowners’ walls, …

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A pipeline camera inspection to view the condition of sewer and drain lines is a necessity if homeowners have constant backups and blockage, root intrusion, or are purchasing a new home. When sewer lines are in the ground, there is no telling what the condition may be and leaving problems unchecked could cause major damage …

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Do you ever wonder how well your furnace is working? If you wake up on a cold winter night with no heat, it is obvious you’re in need of a furnace repair. But what about other more subtle signs that you might have a broken furnace in need of replacing? Here are several indicators that …

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Investing in a new furnace is a big expense, but one that can help keep your family comfortable year-round. Unlike other more disposable appliances, a natural gas furnace could last you more than 20 years with proper furnace maintenance. The average lifespan of furnaces is between 15 and 20 years. They can break down much …

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Natural gas furnaces have basic components that create the warm air circulating through your home. Thermostat A thermostat is the furnace component homeowners use the most. From programming to troubleshooting, the thermostat controls the entire system. Many homeowners invest in a smart thermostat that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet. This allows greater …

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San Diego has near perfect weather, but we do get winter storms and with them comes heavy rains. These rains can wreak havoc on the roads and also cause flooding across the county, including in many residential yards. Homeowners living in low floodplains can experience flooding in their yards, but it can also flood their …

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