Plumbing Blog & Tips
Plumbing tips, water heater guidance and emergency advice from Mainline Plumbing Inc., a family-owned C-36 licensed plumber serving Escalon and the Central Valley since 2010.
May 2017
How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Blades Clean
Simple habits that keep your disposal sharp, quiet and odor-free instead of jammed on a Sunday night.
July 2017
Why Go Tankless for Your Next Water Heater
Endless hot water, better efficiency and a garage you can park in. Here is when tankless is genuinely worth it.
March 2019
Why Is My Water Pressure So Low?
Low pressure at one fixture is a small problem. Low pressure everywhere usually points at the regulator or the service line.
March 2019
Common Hot Water Issues & How to Get Them Fixed
Lukewarm water, hot water that runs out early, or none at all. Each symptom points somewhere specific.
April 2019
Prevent Your Water Heater From Breaking Early
Most water heaters in this area die years early for one reason: sediment. Here is how to get your full lifespan.
March 2020
Use These Hot Design Trends for Your Remodel
The remodel choices that look great and are also smart plumbing decisions.
April 2020
5 Unexpected Things That Can Destroy Your Bathroom
The slow-motion bathroom disasters we get called out for most, and how to catch them early.
June 2020
4 Tips to Save Water This Summer
Valley summers are brutal on water bills. These four changes make a measurable difference.
July 2020
Barbecue Foods That Can Clog Your Drains
Summer cookouts are the busiest season for kitchen drain calls. Here is what causes it.
September 2020
3 Spooky Facts About Stephen King's It
The most famous storm drain in fiction, and a few real things worth knowing about the drains under your street.
September 2020
Protect Your Home From These Holiday Hazards
The plumbing calls that spike every holiday season, and how to avoid making one.
November 2020
7 Unusual Holiday Gifts
Gift ideas for the homeowner who already has everything, from a plumber's perspective.
January 2021
9 Iconic Bathroom Scenes in Movie and TV
Hollywood has spent decades in the bathroom. A few favorites, and what they got wrong about plumbing.
February 2021
What Kind of Water Should I Use for Baby Formula?
A common question from new parents, answered plainly, plus what a home filtration system does and does not do.
June 2021
3 Problematic Plumbing Pipe Materials
Galvanized steel, polybutylene and early plastic fittings. If your house has these, know what you are dealing with.
July 2021
6 Animals Known for Having Weird Poop
A plumber's tour of the animal kingdom's stranger waste habits. Yes, really.
October 2021
Celebrity Kitchens You'll Love
Big-budget kitchen features worth stealing, and what each one means for your plumbing.
April 2023
Eco-Friendly Plumbing Upgrades: Green Solutions for Your Home
The upgrades that actually lower water and energy use in a Central Valley home, ranked by payback.
April 2023
Tips for Handling Unexpected Plumbing Issues
What to do in the first five minutes of a plumbing problem, before anyone arrives.
June 2023
Signs of a Plumbing Emergency: When to Act Fast
How to tell the difference between a problem that can wait until Monday and one that cannot.
June 2023
Is Your Water Heater Up to Date?
How to read your water heater's age off the label, and the six signs it is time to replace it.
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