Author: Timmothy Nguyen

Indoor plumbing is one of those things we all take for granted—that is, until we lose that convenience due to a plumbing problem. When plumbing issues inevitably arise, knowing what to do and who to call can drastically reduce the stress and difficulty of the situation. Even if you don’t have a leaky faucet or a clogged drain on… Continue reading What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Plumber?

It is interesting to think about how society’s first plumbing pipes were made from clay and wood. Of course, once the world figured out that these didn’t work too well, we eventually switched to using a lead and galvanized iron piping system, carved with local engravings on all the pipes to thwart water theft. In… Continue reading A Brief Reflection of Plumbing History

Plumbing can be a pain in most Tucson households and even with your best efforts, it may not be enough to prevent problems in piping. Water leaks and other issues are unavoidable at some point or the other. It goes without saying that plumbing fiascos humor nobody but the sooner you deal with it, the… Continue reading TUCSON PLUMBING PROBLEMS – MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK

If your water heater is acting up, the garbage disposal is backed up, and drains are clogged (hopefully not all on the same day), you don’t have time to deliberate over finding the perfect plumber. But making a rash decision about the plumber you employ could result in more problems down the road. You want to… Continue reading TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT PLUMBER

Finding a good plumber or tradesman can be a nightmare, especially if you have an emergency that cannot wait. But it doesn’t have to be! Read further and learn our 7 tips on how to find a good plumber in your area and save yourself the hassle of dealing with cowboys and shoddy workmen. Table… Continue reading How to Find a Good Plumber Near You With Our 7 Trusty Tips for Every Homeowner

Business prospects are bright for The Sunny Plumber. Since it was launched in Arizona in 2013, the plumbing company has already reached markets in Nevada and California. And Gary Eisenhauer, general manager, believes that’s only the beginning. “Ten years from now, we’d like to be in all the states,” Eisenhauer says. “It’s a lofty goal… Continue reading With a Focus on Customers, Plumbing Firm Finds Fast Growth in Five Years

For most of the country, winter brings plummeting temperatures. As the leaves begin to fall, the countdown to the first snow begins, and homeowners begin winterizing their houses. Freezing and bursting pipes are a common and expensive frustration to many people. During cold weather, ruptured pipes are one of the most common causes of property… Continue reading How to Keep Pipes From Freezing

When a frozen pipe bursts or a drain backs up, you know something’s wrong right away. You quickly identify the source, pinpoint the problem and take care of repairs. When a slow leak starts inside your home’s walls, it doesn’t attract attention, but it does leave solid clues. If you know how to detect water leakage… Continue reading WARNING SIGNS OF WATER LEAKAGE BEHIND THE WALL

There are many more causes of leaky faucets than you might think. Here are the main five causes: A DAMAGED CARTRIDGE If you have a faucet with two handles, one for hot water and the other for cold, then you have a cartridge-style faucet. The cartridge is a valve on each handle that controls the… Continue reading REASONS YOUR FAUCET IS DRIPPING WATER & HOW TO FIX IT

Save yourself from any toilet trauma with these tips. Let’s say you’re a person who’s known for their devotion to extreme cleanliness—especially in the bathroom. You know your way around cleaning an air duct; you’re an expert on how to get bathroom grout pristine; you even mop your bathroom floors with castile soap! Now imagine anything more embarrassing than clogging… Continue reading How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger