A pipe starts leaking, the water heater quits, or a drain backs up on a Sunday afternoon, and the search begins. Two kinds of results show up. The national brand whose jingle you can probably hum, and the local plumber that’s been working the neighborhood for years without the billboard budget. The national name feels […]
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If you’ve recently been handed a quote for a full sewer line replacement, you’ve probably already had the same reaction most homeowners have. The number is bigger than you expected, the explanation went by quickly, and the plumber wanted an answer sooner than you were ready to give one. That feeling of wanting to slow
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A clogged sewer line is a red flag for bigger problems. If left alone, a small clog grows into a big clog, and the bigger the clog, the bigger the maintenance bill. Blocked sewer lines are inconvenient for many reasons. They can impede water flow, and drainage and cause nasty backups in your plumbing. At
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Water dripping from a hot water heater is a bad sign. Hot water heaters work in our homes all day without a second thought. Sometimes a leak can go on without even being noticed. As soon as you recognize puddles or dripping water around the tank, it’s time to take action. So, why does your
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Toilets go through a lot. It’s no surprise that eventually our toilets need to be replaced. In fact, most professionals recommend swapping out your toilet once every 10 to 15 years. It may last longer if properly maintained, but generally, you’ll need a new one eventually. The question then stands, how do we know when
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Hot water tanks are integral to comfortable and hygienic homes. They help with everything from washing dishes and laundry to washing yourself. For some buildings, hot water tanks also regulate heat in the home. At Holman Plumbing, we know our fair share about water tanks. We work with customers in the Santa Rosa area, and
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Rust is unsightly and a pain to clean. As a leading plumbing service provider in Santa Rosa, our team at Holman Plumbing receives plenty of questions about removing rust stains from plumbing. Here we’ll talk a bit about the cause of rust, cleaning methods, and proactive solutions to avoid future rust. Here’s what you need
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Garbage isn’t associated with good smells, but if your garbage disposal smells funky, there could be a problem. At Holman Plumbing, we deal with our share of garbage disposal issues in Santa Rosa. We see many causes for bad smells, but fortunately, we know just as many ways to fix the issue. Here, we’ll talk
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DIY is a fun way to get involved in home building projects in Santa Rosa. DIY is a grey area in plumbing. Many plumbing projects are best left to the professionals. Of course, there are some which can be tackled efficiently with the right tools and know-how. At Holman Plumbing, we receive plenty of questions
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One minute, everything is nice and dry. The next thing you know, you are ankle-deep in murky water. The culprit? A clogged drain. A clogged drain is a nuisance that can potentially cause health hazards. If you are asking if there are ways to detect a clogged drain before a plumbing emergency, there are. Below
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