Plumbing and Water Heater Tips from the Pros

Why Proactive Water Heater Replacement Saves Money
Most homeowners just assume that hot water will flow effortlessly through their shower heads in the morning…until, one day, it doesn’t. Unfortunately, waiting for your water heater to fail before replacing it can lead to a stressful day without hot

Environmental Benefits of Heat Pump Water Heaters
With the cost of natural gas increasing and the Bay Area’s goal of taking the next step toward carbon neutrality, many homeowners are seeking practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills at the

How a New Water Heater Can Lower Your Utility Bills
Cash in on CA’s biggest heat pump water heater incentive Great news! Another financial incentive program has been created specifically for homeowners to upgrade to a heat pump water heater. Upgrading to a heat pump or hybrid water heater will

Low Water Pressure: Causes and Solutions
Low Water Pressure Isn’t Always What You Think It Is You turn on the shower and the stream barely reaches your shoulders. The kitchen faucet takes forever to fill a pot. The garden hose produces a weak arc that wouldn’t

How to Find and Use Your Home’s Water Shut-Off Valve
Find Your Water Shut-Off Valve Before You Need It A burst pipe sends 4 to 8 gallons of water per minute across your floor. A failed washing machine hose dumps water at a similar rate. A water heater that ruptures

How Much Does a Water Heater Cost?
What a Water Heater Actually Costs in California The sticker price on a water heater tells you almost nothing about what you’ll actually pay. Installation labor, code-required upgrades, permits, and disposal of the old unit can double the equipment cost.