Repairs, Fixtures & Upgrades
Slow Shower Drain or Low Flow? Common Causes
A slow shower can be a slow drain or a weak showerhead. Here is how to tell which problem you have and what to check first.
Tagged: hard-water
Plumbing answers about hard-water for Phoenix-area homeowners.
Leaks, Slab & Repiping
Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes: Patch It or Repipe?
One pinhole leak is a repair. A second and third raise a bigger question. Here is how to read your leak history and choose.
Water Lines, Pressure & Water Quality
Do You Need a Water Softener in Phoenix? What Utilities Report
There is no single hardness number for the Valley. Here is what Tempe and Phoenix print in their own reports, and how to find yours before you buy.
Repairs, Fixtures & Upgrades
Dripping Faucet: Repair It or Replace It?
Most drips come from a worn part inside the faucet. Repair usually fits a sound faucet. Replacement fits one that is corroded, worn out, or repaired again and again.
Water Heaters
Tank vs. Tankless Water Heater in Phoenix: Which Fits Your House?
The right water heater is the one your house, gas supply, and hot-water habits can support. Here is how to tell tank from tankless for your home.
Water Lines, Pressure & Water Quality
Low Water Pressure: One Room or the Whole House?
One weak faucet and a weak house tell two different stories. Here is how to narrow down the cause before you call a plumber.
Leaks, Slab & Repiping
Do I Need to Repipe My House? Signs Valley Pipes Are Wearing Out
One leak is a repair. Leaks that keep coming in different places are a reason to talk about repiping. Here is what to look at first.
Water Heaters
How Long Does a Water Heater Last in Phoenix Hard Water?
Hard water is one reason a Phoenix tank heater ages fast, but not the only one. Here is what decides its lifespan and how to check yours.