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The toilet. It’s certainly the workhorse when it comes to the inner workings of your home – not to mention what’s likely the most important fixture of all the pipes, faucets and fixtures that make up your plumbing. If your toilets aren’t working, it’s safe to say that you have a major disaster on your hands. Thankfully, you can take … Read More

It’s time for making New Year’s resolutions again, and while thinking about treating your plumbing a little better probably isn’t super high on your list, we’re here to tell you it should be. The pipes, faucets and drains are the backbone of your home, so when they’re given care, they will take care of you. Here are some New Year’s … Read More

The in-home gathering is back! And we’re heading into peak entertainment season with the holidays right around the corner. Starting with Halloween, it’s non-stop party time until New Year’s Eve. And whether you’re having the family for Thanksgiving or a New Year’s bash with friends, your home’s kitchen is likely going to get some increased use. This means it’s a … Read More

It’s spooky season, and that means it’s time for pumpkins, hair-raising decorations, little ghosts and goblins roaming the neighborhood, and plenty of candy. And while the time of year may call for hiding under a blanket while watching scary movies, it shouldn’t be the time for plumbing nightmares. So, our ghost-busting Santa Maria plumbers have come up with a list … Read More

There’s no better time than fall to conduct routine maintenance on your water heater. With nights getting longer and a bit of chill in the air, you’ll want to make sure that hot shower on a cold morning doesn’t turn into an icy-cold wake-up call. Inspecting your water heater is especially important if you’ve noticed the water taking longer to … Read More

Let’s face it, fall in California isn’t exactly the same as most of the country. We’re not counting down the days until stormy weather arrives, meaning your home’s plumbing, especially outdoors, won’t be put under stress for at least a few more months. But using seasons as a reminder to take care of your home’s plumbing is always a good … Read More

It’s vacation season, and we know that getting ready to leave home for a lengthy period of time results in a long list of tasks to complete before you head out. Stop the newspaper (if you still get one!), make sure the neighbor picks up the mail, set the living room light on a timer so it looks like someone … Read More

You won’t be surprised to hear that the Central Coast of California, and all of the Southwest are in a pretty bad drought right now. Lake levels are plummeting, and cities have already begun enacting water-usage limits on residents. There’s no question, that water conservation is on a lot of our minds right now, so our friendly Santa Maria plumbers … Read More

Sure, we’re quickly headed into summer, so water heater maintenance might not be on the top of your mind. But just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you still don’t need hot water without worry. Regularly maintaining your home’s water heater is the best way to make sure that those showers stay steamy all summer long. So, our friendly Santa … Read More

It’s spring, and when it comes to seasonal tasks to complete around the house, cleaning is usually what comes to mind. But it can also be a time for fresh starts – and maybe a little cleaning, too. So, our friendly Santa Maria plumbers are here to answer your questions of how to brighten your kitchen for spring. Start With … Read More