Month: October 2025
💦 Why Your Neighbor’s Water Pressure Is Better Than Yours
Water Pressure 101 — What’s Normal, Anyway? First, know what counts as normal water pressure before making comparisons. Most homes work best between 40 and 80 pounds per square inch (psi). If pressure is below 40 psi, expect weak showers, slow washing machines, and frustration. If above 80 psi, you might get noisy pipes, leaking […]
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Earthquake Proof Your Plumbing: How to Protect Your Home Before the Next Shake
How to Earthquake Proof Your Plumbing From The Next Major Shake The ground shakes, the lights flicker, and your heart skips a beat. In California, earthquakes aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when. While most homeowners think about securing furniture and stocking up on emergency supplies, few realize that one of the most […]
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Why Replacing Old Shut-Off Valves Can Save You from Costly Water Damage
What Exactly Are Shut-Off Valves (Compression Valves)? Shut-off valves let you stop the flow of water to individual fixtures without shutting down your home’s entire water supply. You’ll find them under sinks, behind toilets, and near appliances like dishwashers or refrigerators. There are a few common types: In areas like Murrieta and Menifee, older homes […]
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Hidden Leaks in Dry Climates: Why Water Loss Is So Costly in Southern California
Why Hidden Leaks Hit Harder in Dry Climates In humid areas, leaks typically manifest as wet walls, damp carpets, or musty odors. In dry climates, however, water evaporates more quickly and moisture penetrates deeper. This means damage can build up quietly over time, making repairs more urgent and costly later on. 1. Water Scarcity Meets […]
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Funny Plumber Stories: Laughs From the Leaky Side of Life
Plumbing Fails That Made History Nothing unites the plumbing community like plumbing fails — the kind of mistakes that make you laugh, cry, or both. Here are a few that have become the stuff of legend: Plumbing fails may be messy, but they’re also humbling reminders that water always wins — at least until a […]
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Video Camera Inspection: The Science Behind Modern Plumbing Diagnostics
How Video Camera Inspection Works So, what exactly happens during a video camera inspection? It’s not as complicated as it sounds, but it’s incredibly effective. First, a plumber inserts a flexible rod equipped with a waterproof, high-definition camera into your drain or sewer line. (A drain is a pipe that removes wastewater from sinks, bathtubs, […]
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Water Heater Flush: The Science and Importance of Keeping Hot Water Flowing
What Happens Inside Your Water Heater Before a Flush Your water heater is more than just a tank—it’s a mini science experiment. Cold water enters, heats up through a gas burner or electric element, and exits through your plumbing system. Along the way, minerals like calcium and magnesium naturally separate from the water when it’s […]
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Washing Machine Hoses 101: When and Why to Replace Them Before Disaster Strikes
What Washing Machine Hoses Actually Do Your washing machine hoses connect your home’s water supply to your washer—one for hot water and one for cold. Each time you run a load, those hoses pressurize to deliver water at a steady rate. If you can’t remember the last time your washing machine hoses were replaced, it’s […]
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What People Are Saying...
After 20 years, my water heater went out. My home warranty service put me in touch with Murrieta plumbing company. I received a call from the technician to inform me that he would be there between 9 and 10. He was there on time and was very knowledgeable in explaining the installation and the upgrades that were necessary in order to bring my water heater situation up to code...
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Outstanding work, work-ethic, and installation of a new sink in our home. The service was terrific, and Garret as the on-site rep installing the sink made a tough job seem easy, with great respect to our expectations and precision.
With a very fair price, I highly recommend them for plumbing and install work.
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WOW I am impressed with the service given by this company! I have dealt with many flakey contractors lately. I was in a hurry to get someone out to detect a possible plumbing leak in the wall of my bathroom. When I called and they scheduled an appointment for the next day. The gentleman was on time, professional, and didn't charge me an "arm and a leg" for his services. Murrieta Plumbing company will...
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