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The Benefits of Lift Stations and How We Keep Them Maintained
The reality of owning property is that there are many hidden expenses and complications that aren’t apparent right away. Not every site has the ideal gravity for proper sewage drainage, which is where lift stations come in. Lift stations are an affordable solution when your property isn’t equipped with the ideal elevation for a sewer…
Read More5 Reasons Why Every Home in Bakersfield Should Have a Grease Trap Installed
Grease traps are a simple, traditional, and effective way to keep your pipes clear and respect the local environment at the same time. Installed between the kitchen sink and the sewer system, they prevent fats and oils from building up and contaminating the sewer system. At The Plumbing Doc, we believe that every home should…
Read MoreTop 5 Things to Keep Your Bakersfield Water Heater Running
Maintaining a water heater in Bakersfield means thinking about hard water and what it can do to your water heater. Having hard water means you have more calcium and magnesium in your water. When that water is heated and waiting in your hot water heater, the minerals begin to form scale. Scale looks like white…
Read MoreHow to Diagnose a Clogged Sink in Your Bakersfield Home
One of the most inconvenient aspects of property ownership is dealing with clogged drains. Whether it’s the shower, kitchen sink, or toilet, you know you’re in for a ride when water starts pooling. Don’t panic and grab harmful chemicals that could potentially damage your pipes. Take a deep breath and let The Plumbing Doc walk…
Read More5 Signs That Point to Clogged Pipes
As a homeowner, you trust that everything in your house operates as it should when required. Sure, there are times when something happens and a repair is necessary, but the one place you will likely want to avoid a costly repair is with your plumbing system. But how do you know when your plumbing requires…
Read MoreHow Does Horizontal Auger Boring Work?
Horizontal Auger Boring has made life easier for plumbing professionals to lay down utility lines. Previously, technicians relied on Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to achieve this. HDD, however, requires digging trenches and closing off busy roads. Horizontal Auger Boring doesn’t require that. How does Horizontal Auger Boring Work? If you were to hire a professional, experienced…
Read MoreDon’t Let Water Leak Under Your Home; Get Slab Leak Detection Today
Quick! Name the top three worst things that could happen to your home. Did you think of a fire? Getting robbed? How about flooding? For many homeowners, plumbing concerns probably don’t make the list. But for homeowners with concrete foundation however, a slab leak could be one of the most damaging things that can happen…
Read More5 Boiler Repair and Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid
Your boiler is perhaps the most important appliance in your home. Think about it: without a properly functioning boiler during the cold winter months, your house would be freezing, your pipes would freeze, and you’d be miserable at best. That’s why it’s so important to maintain your boiler. For whatever reasons, though, homeowners don’t always…
Read MoreHow To Keep Roots From Wrecking Your Sewer Line
Even though trees are an incredibly beautiful sight to see on your land, they are also the perfect way to cost you thousands of dollars, a lot of stress, and many headaches when it comes to their roots tearing right through your sewer line. Sewer lines carry water, oxygen, and nutrients and that is why…
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