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Recent Posts in Leak Repair Category

  • What Causes a Leaky Faucet?

    According to the Environmental Protection Agency, plumbing leaks cause an average of 10,000 gallons of lost water every single year—enough to fill an average swimming pool. That’s a lot of water, and also a lot of money out of your pocket. One of the most common sources of household plumbing leaks is in faucets, where even a slow drip can add up significantly over time. Repairing a leaky faucet ...
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  • Do You Know Where Your Water Shut-Off Valve Is?

    You awake in the middle of the night to the sound of running water. Your worst fear has come true – a pipe has burst and is spewing water all over your bathroom. While calling a plumber is certainly the right thing to do, your first priority should be to stop the flow of water by shutting off your home’s main water valve. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not know where this valve is located or ...
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  • How to Find a Garbage Disposal Leak

    Despite taking good care of your garbage disposal, leaks can still occur in the long run. To make matters worse, you may not know where the leak is coming from. If you want to determine the source of the leak before contacting a licensed plumber, it is imperative to understand where and how to check for a leak. First, you must learn the anatomy of a garbage disposal. The following are four areas ...
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  • How to Choose the Best San Fernando Valley Plumbing Company

    Whether you are experiencing an issue with your plumbing or you replacing your entire system, it is imperative to hire a highly experienced and reputable plumbing company to get the job done right. However, many homeowners have been the victim of shoddy work and craftsmanship, as well as scams. In order to avoid having a similar experience, you have to be careful during the selection process. Here ...
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  • Prepare Your Plumbing for Winter

    As summer ends and we fall into colder months, you and your family might begin to make your plans for the Holidays. The last thing on your mind is your plumbing, but the plumbing experts at Duran & Sons Universal Plumbing & Rooter want to provide you with the information you need to prepare your plumbing for the colder winter months, so you don’t face an emergency during Thanksgiving dinner. 1. ...
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  • What to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber

    An important part of any home is the plumbing system. That is why when a problem happens that professional needs help, it’s important to know what to look for in a plumber. However, if you fail to hire a qualified plumber to resolve any of your piping issues, it can result in more damage to your home, even more costly repairs, and perhaps a full-on replacement. The following are questions to ask a ...
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  • Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Broken Pipes?

    In the event of a natural disaster, an earthquake or fire, as examples, homeowners insurance can be a blessing. The damage can be incredible, and cost many thousands of dollars. Thankfully, homeowners insurance can absorb most of the cost. There are some areas that insurance will not cover, however, so it is important that you know what benefits your policy will provide. If the insurance company ...
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  • How to Stop Leaks with Brass Fittings

    At Duran & Sons Universal Plumbing & Rooter , we know that copper water lines are typically used in Southern California homes. When a leak occurs, the most common way to fix it is by using brass compression fittings. These are comprised of a valve body, a ferrule (a round copper ring), and a nut which screws to the valve body, compressing the ferrule as it is tightened. The compressed ferrule ...
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