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Quick Summary A slab leak does not automatically mean you need to repipe your San Jose home. If the leak is isolated and the rest of the plumbing is in good condition, repairing the damaged section is usually enough. Repiping makes more sense when leaks keep recurring, the pipes are badly deteriorated, or water pressure […]

A water softener usually gives you plenty of warning before it completely stops doing its job. The problem is that the early signs are easy to blame on salt, cleaning, or a temporary issue. You may notice more white scale on the faucet, spots on dishes, soap that does not seem to rinse properly, or […]

A clogged drain usually starts as a small annoyance. The sink drains a little slower than normal, the shower leaves a shallow puddle around your feet, or the bathroom sink takes an extra few seconds to empty. It is easy to ignore at first. The problem is that a partial clog rarely gets better on […]

One of those household problems that never announces itself all at once is hard water. There’s no dramatic burst pipe or puddle on the floor. Instead you start noticing white spots on your dishes, a chalky ring around your faucet, soap that doesn’t seem to wash off properly or a water heater that takes longer […]

A big leak on day one is seldom pipe corrosion. Most of the time it begins softly. Water pressure changes a little bit. The water from a tap looks different . A stain appears under a sink, and is wiped away. And then months later a minor problem becomes a leak that’s a lot harder […]

A sewer backup is one of those plumbing problems that gets your attention fast. Water may drain slowly at first. Then a toilet starts bubbling, a shower fills with dirty water, or wastewater comes up through a floor drain. At that point, most homeowners want the blockage gone as quickly as possible. That’s understandable, but […]

Summer has a way of exposing plumbing problems that were easy to overlook earlier in the year. More showers, heavier laundry loads, house guests, outdoor activities, and extra kitchen use all put more demand on the plumbing system. A pipe or fixture that was barely keeping up in spring may start showing obvious trouble by […]

Most drain problems do not start with a complete blockage. The first signs are often easy to ignore. Water may take longer to drain, your shower may start making unusual sounds, or a sink may need frequent plunging. Everything may still appear to be working, so it is easy to put the problem off. However, […]