Do Your Drains Need Cleaning?
When it comes to plumbing systems, most homeowners underestimate just how vital it is to have a clean and functional drain and sewer system. It is, after all, one of the most important parts of your home’s plumbing! It can cause serious problems for the entire plumbing system if something goes wrong here. Fortunately, it’s […]
Should You Make a Switch to Eco-Friendly Plumbing?
Water conservation has been a hot topic in California in recent years. Even with our relatively heavy rains this past winter, our drought is not considered over—and thus, homeowners are doing all that they can to save this valuable resource, including having low-flow plumbing fixtures and other eco-friendly plumbing installed. Of course, no matter what professional […]
Why Your Water Heater Needs to be Flushed
Water heaters are probably one of the most forgotten about plumbing fixtures in a home, and yet they are a staple in any home. They provide heated water safely and effectively as easily as turning on a tap. They are typically out of sight—located in quiet corners of the house like the basement where nobody […]
Do You Need Pressure Reducing Valves in Your Plumbing System?
Do You Need Pressure Reducing Valves in Your Plumbing System? Your plumbing system is one of those things in your home that you probably take for granted. It makes sense—it’s easy to forget about something that is mostly hidden behind walls and underneath the foundation of your home. Unfortunately, though, many homeowners may not realize […]
What Are You Doing to Treat Your Water?
Most municipal water supplies provide a hefty level of filtration and conditioning to the water before it ever reaches the faucets in your home. And if you use ground water, you probably have your own water treatment system on site. But something many homeowners don’t realize is missing from their homes is protection from hard […]
San Diego Businesses Required to Have Backflow Devicestra
At Paws Plumbing, Inc., a recent mandate has been put into effect requiring that all businesses within the city of San Diego be equipped with a backflow prevention device. This is what’s used to protect potable water supplies from potential contamination or pollution caused by backflow. The city of San Diego, like many other municipalities throughout the country, is […]
Don’t Let Your Bathroom Suffer from These Plumbing Mistakes
Is your bathroom aesthetically pleasing to the eye? Is it as functional as it could be? Or maybe you’ve found yourself having trouble getting around it comfortably. Depending on your response to these questions, you might be considering a bathroom remodel, which of course means new plumbing installations or retrofits. For this type of job, it pays […]
How to Reduce Your Water Bills
When it comes to running your home, there are many considerations you need to make. Are you paying too much for electricity? Is your home as secure as it can be? Are your appliances working as efficiently as they can? One thing that not many homeowners think of on a daily basis, and yet do use on […]
Can Video Inspection Really Protect Your Pipes?
At Paws Plumbing, Inc., we know that one of the biggest obstacles with plumbing problems is that they are typically hidden from view, given that most of your plumbing system is hidden from view. Therefore, it can be difficult for you to detect a leak or blockage until it grows severe enough to start showing noticeable symptoms. And when […]
Store-Bought Drain Cleaning Solutions Are No Solution
Store-bought liquid drain cleaners aren’t hard to come by. You can get a bottle of them in pretty much any grocery store or hardware store, right where you’ll find any other cleaning solution. The companies who produce these solutions put a lot of time and money into marketing these products as the standard for drain […]