Category: Plumbing

Most of us can carry out some simple plumbing maintenance and repairs — changing a washer or fixing a leaky pipe. However, before you take the plunge and begin your next DIY plumbing job, there’s one crucial thing to bear in mind — is the work you’re carrying out safe?

There’s nothing worse than having no hot water. It’s closely followed by having water that’s too hot, or even seeing rusty, dirty water pour out of your taps. But it’s more than just a nuisance. If not repaired, problems with your water heater can put a stop to daily life.

Homeowners dread a plumbing issue because it causes high-stress levels, water bills, and, in severe cases, the need to seek other accommodation until the problem has been resolved. It’s usually only spotted once the problem has occurred, and the case has gotten bad enough to see without actively looking for

There’s nothing quite like a sparkly bathroom and shower to make your home feel luxurious! However, the shower is prone to the grime and mold that grows due to moisture and warmth. Over time, your bathroom shower will need a refresh, which includes replacing the caulking. The overall process is

We’re lucky we live in California. Most of the water in our state is clean, and above all, healthy. However, there are some drawbacks. Mainly hard water. For those asking if they can purify tap water at home, the answer is that you can, but that comes with a few

No one wants to deal with a clogged toilet. There are plenty of home tools that you don’t think you need until you really need them, but toilet plungers win first prize. What does plumbing maintenance even look like without a plunger? Luckily, there are some pretty effective options for

Modern plumbing makes use of a lot of different materials for piping, all for different reasons. When you’re weighing options from a professional plumber, it’s good to understand the most common kinds of piping used in home plumbing and how they’re used. PEX Piping Polyethylene cross-linked (PEX) piping is the

There’s no nightmare quite like hopping in the shower on a Monday morning before work and feeling a blistering cold stream of water instead of a nice warm rush of heat. While cold showers may serve as a great wake up call, investing in water heater repair will bring back

Chances are you have just 1 plunger in your household. Most likely, it’s sitting next to your toilet ready for the clog to happen. But what about when one of your sinks is backed up? At Bell Brothers, we understand why you wouldn’t want to use your toilet plunger for

Last month we talked about how to protect your HVAC from an earthquake, this month we’re focusing on plumbing. The issue with plumbing is that shifting ground during an earthquake can cause a lot of damage, and you can’t really “look under the hood” of your main sewer line. While