Do you know your humble water meter is a secret weapon against leaks and water waste? Unless you’re equipped with professional leak detection technology, like the good folks at Orange Coast Plumbing, you might want to keep an eye on it — not just to lower your...
Water damage is one of the most common and costly problems homeowners face. From burst pipes to leaky appliances, water damage can wreak havoc on your home and cost thousands of dollars in repairs. An inline water detector can prevent that from happening. These smart...
Water Leaks Are a Bigger Problem Than You May Realize Did you know many Orange County cities have begun fining residents who fail to repair a home water leak within 48 hours? Such a quick turnaround may seem unrealistic, especially for notorious slab leaks. Yet the...
Some California cities have issued orders for all leaks to be fixed within 48 hours. These orders are enforced with notices and fines depending on the city and whether the leak is repaired within their timeframe. With the rising concerns about water usage and fear of...
Sewer lines are the dump trucks of your plumbing system. They haul away tons of unwanted, uh, stuff, load by load. They’re under less pressure than water pipes. Their contents are slower moving. Why, then, would they ever collapse? Yet they do with surprising...
You wouldn’t drink water from a dirty glass or grubby straw. Yet, who knows what’s in your water when it passes through cracked and corroded pipes? Damaged pipes are a gateway for contaminants, including lead, sediment, and even legionella bacteria. They...
