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A home inspection is a necessary step when buying a house. There are certain areas that always get inspected, and it gives you an overview of the state of your new home. But, if you want to know what the state of the plumbing, you should get a plumbing inspection as well. Below we’ve provided information on what a plumbing inspection is, and what it entails.

Asking A Professional

We highly recommend consulting with a plumbing professional when requesting a plumbing inspection. Many new home owners fail to notice serious plumbing problems because of their inexperience with both…

Hiring a reputable plumbing company is always recommended over trying to fix an issue by yourself, but some easier tasks can be done with the right tools. Being prepared with the right tool box means keeping an emergency situation from getting worse or even fixing an easy clog yourself. Below we have 6 tools that all homes should have, whether you love the DIY projects or always call an expert.

Pipe Wrench

Since you would usually use one wrench to keep your work stable and the other wrench to focus on turning, having two is recommend. A pipe wrench is…

Plumbing is something that you use everyday, multiple times a day. You probably aren’t even aware of how often plumbing affects your daily life. The below 5 plumbing changes and upgrades are good for your home and the environment. Ideally, your plumbing should be working efficiently so that it doesn’t cause you issues and it also doesn’t create excess waste.

Be Environmentally Conscious

We don’t think about it, but water is a limited resource. We use it so much that we don’t realize it’s a natural resource that should not be wasted. If you decide to upgrade your kitchen, bathroom or laundry…

It’s not uncommon for water heaters to have minor leaks or issues. You might think that when an issue arises, it’s time for a water heater replacement. But, in many cases the water heater can be repaired. Repairing the water heater is usually good option if it’s less than 10 years old and is also in generally good condition. Our team at 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air can help you figure out if a repair if possible. We’ve been helping homeowners with water heater reapair in Carlsbad, CA for years. Repairing a water heater is usually more budget friendly…

The bathroom faucet gets used on a daily basis in most homes, especially if the bathtub has a shower attached to it. Most of the time, the fixtures in the bathroom work seamlessly and don’t give you any issues. But, when they aren’t working well you notice it immediately and it can put a major wrench into your daily routine.  Below you’ll learn about the signs look for that will tell you it’s time replace you bath faucet.

Regular Dripping

If your bathtub faucet is dripping regularly, something might be wrong. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but regularly dripping faucets can increase your…

The team at 1st Choice Plumbing Heating and Air provides plumbing and HVAC services to residential customers. You can rely on our licensed plumbers and highly trained HVAC technicians to offer personalized solutions that address your specific needs.

Our customers enjoy working with us for the following reasons:

• Free quotes and fair, upfront pricing
• Friendly, knowledgeable staff
• Same day or next day service

We provide heating, cooling, drain, and plumbing services in Carlsbad, CA.

Your home’s plumbing needs to work well for you and your family everyday. As soon as you start to notice an issue with your plumbing, give us a call for fast and reliable…

Modern day plumbing does more than allow you to take hot showers and easily wash all your dishes with the touch of a button. Plumbing has a much greater importance, and it’s based on allowing us to stay healthy. In fact, many of the amenities you have in your home and use as second nature are not available many places worldwide. Without basic plumbing systems, a community’s overall health and environment can be at risk.

The World Plumbing Council shares some worldwide stats with us:

• 3 in 10 people worldwide lack access to safe, readily available water in their…

Replacing your water heater is sometimes needed in an emergency situation, while other times you can plan for it. Regardless of why it needs to happen, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering a water heater installation in Carlsbad, CA.

You might notice that your faucets and shower heads take longer to run hot water, or that the hot water doesn’t last as long as it use to. An older water heater can be prone to leaking or just stopping working all together. These are signs that it’s time for a new water heater installation.

The average water heater can usually…

Backed-up drains can make it almost impossible to use your sinks, shower or bathtub. This can happen when food, soap, and minerals build up inside of a drain. Generally the clog will be at its worst around the bends and turns in the pipes. Once a drain becomes clogged, you’ll need to have the entirety of the blockage removed. An old method is to create a hole in the blockage. Then, once the movement of water returns, some plumbers will leave the blockage in place. We don’t believe in this method as a clogged drain can easily become an ongoing problem for the customer….

We’ve all been there – you jump into the shower and get ready for that hot water to warm you up, except you’re waiting, and waiting, and nothing. It’s frustrating and time consuming when your hot water isn’t working as it should be. Also, the longer you have to wait for your water to heat up, the more water is wasted in the process. Since you pay for water, wasting water is the equivalent to throwing money away, which no one wants to do. The Department of Energy estimates that 800 to 1,600 kilowatt-hours per year…