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6 Signs You May Have a Hidden Water Leak in Your Carlsbad, CA Home

September 2, 2022

6 Signs You May Have a Hidden Water Leak in Your Carlsbad, CA Home

Indoor water leaks are one of those problems every Carlsbad, CA homeowner is going to face sooner or later. If you suspect you may have a hidden water leak in your Carlsbad, CA home, it’s critical that you get the leak epaired ASAP. An indoor water leak not only wastes water, driving up your water bill, but it can also result in significant property damage, including mold damage.

Here are a few signs that you may have a hidden water leak in your Carlsbad, CA…


How Living Near The Coast In Oceanside, CA Can Damage Your Home’s Plumbing

August 28, 2022

How Living Near The Coast In Oceanside, CA Can Damage Your Home's PlumbingLiving near the Pacific Ocean in a city like Oceanside. CA definitely has its advantages. Swimming, surfing, fishing, and boating are just a few of the activities the community has to offer. But there are disadvantages as well. For instance, living on the coast can take its toll on your home’s plumbing system.

The sea can be a harsh mistress, especially to the plumbing in your home. Here are three plumbing problems that can result from living near the ocean:

Corrosion

All that salt air can cause any exposed…


How Does Corrosion Affect Your Home’s Water Pipes?

August 26, 2022

How Does Corrosion Affect Your Home's Water Pipes?

Corrosion is a common source of home plumbing problems. Over time, copper, lead, and steel pipes can all experience corrosion. Corroded pipes can cause all kinds of plumbing issues, including:

  • Water leaks
  • Clogs
  • Turbidity and discoloration
  • Bad taste and/or smell
  • Reservoir water heater damage
  • Reduced pipe strength
  • Rust stains
  • Low water pressure
  • Health problems (such as vomiting, headaches, nausea, and diarrhea, as well as kidney, liver, and nerve damage)

What Is Corrosion?

Corrosion describes the deterioration of a material due to environmental conditions, such as when a metal is exposed to water. It’s a natural process that can…


Seven Ways to Reuse Waste Water in Oceanside, CA

August 23, 2022

Seven Ways to Reuse Waste Water in Oceanside, CA

The state of California is suffering from a prolonged, severe drought. Oceanside, CA homeowners are always looking for ways to reduce water use. One of the easiest ways to reduce water use is to recycle the wastewater created by showering, cooking, and washing our hands. Reusing your wastewater can reduce your overall water use while reducing your water bills.

“Gray water” is the name for wastewater that’s safe to reuse in your home. It’s water that has been used but doesn’t contain human waste, harmful chemicals, or large amounts of food, hair, and other waste…


Your First Choice for Oceanside, CA Plumbing Services

August 19, 2022

Your First Choice for Oceanside, CA Plumbing Services1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration are the people to turn to for prompt and reliable plumbing services in Oceanside, CA. We’ve been providing expert plumbing services to homes and businesses in Oceanside, CA, and surrounding communities since 2012. Experiencing a serious water leak? Don’t worry – 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration provides 24-hour emergency service! We can usually have a plumber on-site within an hour of your call.

Oceanside, CA Home Plumbing Repairs

We’re Oceanside’s first choice for professional plumbing services. Home and business owners know they can depend on 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood &…


The 4 Main Components of an Oceanside, CA Home Plumbing System

August 17, 2022

The 4 Main Components of an Oceanside, CA Home Plumbing SystemYour home’s plumbing system consists of four main components: pipes and fittings, heating, drainage, and fixtures. Knowing which components are which and how they work together to circulate potable water throughout your home, provide heated water for washing, bathing, etc., and remove sewage and wastewater from your home is important to keeping your home’s plumbing system in tip-top shape.

Pipes and fittings

Pipes and fittings are used to tap into the main city water supply and circulate potable (safe for human consumption) water throughout your home to fixtures in your kitchen, bathroom,…


Oceanside, CA’s Most Common Outdoor Home Plumbing Problems

August 12, 2022

Oceanside, CA's Most Common Outdoor Home Plumbing ProblemsWater leaks and other plumbing problems aren’t limited to inside the home. You can experience outdoor plumbing issues as well. Like an indoor water leak, outdoor water leaks can result in property damage, sky-high water bills, and other problems if not promptly addressed.

Don’t ignore your outdoor plumbing problems. Call 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration. We’ve been providing outstanding indoor and outdoor plumbing repair services to home and business owners in Oceanside, CA, and surrounding communities since 2012.

Common Outdoor Plumbing Problems in Oceanside, CA

Here are a few of the most common outdoor plumbing problems plaguing Oceanside,…


Seven Plumbing Upgrades That Add Value to Your Oceanside, CA Home

August 8, 2022

Seven Plumbing Upgrades That Add Value to Your Oceanside, CA Home

People in Oceanside, CA are always looking for ways to improve the value of their homes. Your bathroom’s plumbing is a great place to start. There are many bathroom plumbing renovations that can make a home more enticing to potential buyers.:

Install new fixtures

Replacing your showerheads, faucets, and handles, sinks, are simple, inexpensive DIY projects that can add appeal to any bathroom. There are many styles to choose from. Add a new paint job or wallpaper, and maybe some new floor tiling, and we’re talking about some real added value…


What to Do Until The Plumbers Arrive: First Aid Tips for an Oceanside, CA Plumbing Emergency

August 3, 2022

What to Do Until The Plumbers Arrive: First Aid Tips for an Oceanside, CA Plumbing Emergency

1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration has been providing expert emergency services to home and business owners in Oceanside, CA, and surrounding communities since 2012. Our team of licensed Oceanside, CA plumbers are available 24/7 to tackle whatever plumbing problem you may be experiencing. In most cases, we can be onsite within an hour of your call.

Some of the most common Oceanside, CA plumbing emergencies we encounter include:

  • Damaged pipes and fixtures
  • Overflowing toilets
  • Water heater leaks and other water…

4 Ways to Clear a Hair Clogged Drain in Oceanside, CA

July 28, 2022

4 Ways to Clear a Hair Clogged Drain in Oceanside, CA

Is your plumbing having a bad hair day? All that shedding, combing, brushing, shaving, shampooing, conditioning, cutting, plucking, and trimming can be hard on your bathroom sink, bathtub, and shower drains. Instead of getting washed out, a lot of this just hair gets stuck in the plumbing, forming dense mats inside the pipes. Combining with other debris, these hair mats expand, obstructing the flow of water through a pipe. The result: a slow or clogged drain.

Don’t feel bad – almost everyone has experienced a hair-related plumbing malfunction. Fortunately, clearing a…