Understanding the Importance of Your Water Heater’s Anode Rod
Your water heater is a rather expensive appliance. You’ll want to protect the investment you made in it, which means keeping an eye on the anode rod. This component is sacrificial, but that doesn’t mean it is insignificant. By understanding the importance of the anode rod, you will be able to better care for your […]
The Importance of Unclogged Drains and Gutters
If the only thing that ever passed through your gutters and drains was water, there wouldn’t be a great need for unclogging. However, your drains and gutters also deal with leaves, sticks, dirt, debris, and much more. With this in mind, it’s important to know how to safely unclog these areas of your home to […]
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Your Water Heater During Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning often brings to mind sweeping floors and dusting shelves. However, one appliance frequently ignored is the water heater because it’s typically out of sight in a basement or utility closet. It works hard every day, as it provides hot water for showers, laundry, and dishes. So, if you want it to continue to […]
6 Ways to Keep Drains Healthy With Professional Drain Services
Drains are a vital part of your plumbing system. It’s through these pathways that waste leaves your home, providing sanitation. Without professional services, the drains may clog, become odorous, or create other problems in your house. Check out the top reasons you need routine drain cleaning and service, then schedule with us today. 1. Remove […]
Avoid Plumbing Disasters With Routine Sewer Maintenance
Your sewer line is one of the most vital pieces of plumbing equipment in your home. It carries wastewater from every drain in your house to a local treatment plant. Although this heavy-duty pipe is built to last decades, sewer lines aren’t indestructible. They require routine maintenance to work normally. By learning about the basics […]
From House to Street: Installing Sewer Lines in New Homes
If you ever think about what happens after you flush the toilet or send water down the drain, you may be interested to know that there’s a whole network of pipes underground that takes wastewater away from your house. Let’s explore how those pipes, called sewer lines, are put in place when a new house […]
Lower Your Water Heater’s Energy Consumption Without Giving Up Comfort
The Department of Energy estimates that running a water heater accounts for nearly 20% of the average household’s annual energy usage. That’s a significant amount, and many households face high energy bills because they don’t take measures to reduce it. Turn the Default Temperature Down Many manufacturers ship their new water heaters with a default […]
Benicia’s Opening Day on the Straits
On Saturday, April 27 from 10 am to 5 pm at the beautiful Benicia Marina and Waterfront, Benicia is going “Full Speed Ahead” when the city celebrates Opening Day on the Straits. The day is sponsored by the Benicia Yacht Club. Events include Arts and Crafts booths, children’s games and crafts, face painting, game truck, […]
What is a Plumbing Vent?
A plumbing vent is little more than a pipe that runs from a plumbing fixture up through the roof of the home. In very simple terms, this pipe allows air pressure to escape from the plumbing system. Contrary to what many people believe, its primary purpose is NOT to let air into the pipes. If […]
Three Major Holiday Plumbing Problems that are Preventable
When the holidays come around, everyone converges on your house, including Aunt Irene, Uncle Richie, all your siblings and the grandkids too. That means that your plumbing is going to get a lot of heavy use, wear and tear during from Turkey Day all the way through New Year’s Day. At Benicia Plumbing, we encounter […]
