Gas Leak? Not On My Watch!
Any home that has gas appliances, such as a stove or furnace, are susceptible to a gas leak. Gas leaks are well-known for being dangerous, but fortunately, they are rare and easily preventable. In any case, homeowners should know what to do in the case that they do have a gas leak, as well as […]
Do’s and Don’ts: Understanding Your Clogged Stockton Garbage Disposal
It’s usually the moment that we have to fish a stray spoon out of our in-sink garbage disposal that we even give it a second thought. Many of us are in the habit of overworking and ignoring our disposal systems—until we notice them backing up or clogging. As the City of Stockton website notes, our […]
Dixon Sink Smelling Like Exhaust? Diagnosing Sewer Smells
It was about this time last summer that we had one of those memorable service calls, the kind that really stick in your mind (or in this case, your scent memory). We had a client in Dixon who’d been using us for years to service her AC. We were there to do a filter change, […]
Sacramento Water Bill Breakdown: Save Money Tips – Bell Bros
Your water bill is a great diagnostic tool. It can tell you about where most of your water’s being used in the house and give you clues on how and where to cut back. It can also warn you of upcoming trouble and be a symptom of serious plumbing leaks. Although it looks like we’re […]
3 Water Heater Problems You Should Know to Prevent an Explosive Water Heater Failure in Your Home
Most people don’t understand exactly how they get hot water in their homes — they view the water heater as a complicated and slightly intimidating piece of equipment with a clear purpose but incomprehensible function. And that’s fair, because water heaters are serious business, and their maintenance and repair require someone with skills and experience. Understanding the dangers of water heater […]
Avoid Dixon Plumbing Disasters with These 4 Tips for Summer Plumbing Maintenance
We’ve had a pretty busy month with plumbing — last week alone saw a burst pipe repair, two pool pump installations, and a client with a leaking water main. Some of these things are unavoidable, but we know that many of our clients would prefer to stop plumbing disasters from occurring in the first place. To […]
Fix Running Toilets, Leaking Wax Rings, and Toilet Tank Condensation In Your Lodi Home
If there’s one thing in your home that you don’t want to go wrong, it’s probably the toilet. Not only are toilets essential to our everyday lives, they also carry away stuff we’d rather not come into the rest of the house. And they also hold gallons of water at all times, so the potential […]