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How to Detect Leaks Using Your Water Meter How to Detect Leaks Using Your Water Meter Did you know that you can use your water meter to check for leaks? Follow these 6 easy tips to see if you have a water leak in your home. Where to find the water meter: Most water meters…

Everyday Causes of Smelly Water and Stinky Drains Are you dealing with smelly water and stinky drains? Healthy, clean drains and pipes help create a safe and comfortable home. However, there are instances that create the perfect conditions for that “rotten egg” smell to drift throughout a home. Sometimes it’s hard to know which drain…

Protect Your Home While Away on Summer Vacation Protect Your Home While Away on Summer Vacation It’s the time of year that families begin their summer vacations. Every detail of the trip is scheduled, but homeowners may forget to plan the most important thing – preparing their home to be unoccupied. Green’s Plumbing wants to…

Can Coffee Grounds Damage Your Pipes? Can Coffee Grounds Damage Your Pipes? Despite the old wives’ tale that coffee grounds down the garbage disposal is good for the plumbing and eliminating odors, we at Green’s Plumbing are here to tell you the truth: Nothing causes more blockages and clogged pipes than coffee grounds and grease.…

The Journey Your Drinking Water Takes The Journey Your Drinking Water Takes As you turn on the tap in your home or business, all the water you see started as snowmelt in the High Sierra Mountains in Northern California. Water infrastructure is largely invisible, so most people don’t even think about it. However, smart and…

Green’s Plumbing: Water Heater Inspection Green’s Plumbing: Water Heater Inspection While doing a home water heater inspection, here are a few things we look for on your water heater to assure your safety and it’s proper function.We check for earthquake straps to make sure your water heater is secure and won’t fall over in a…

The 3 Must-See Kitchen Trends You Need The kitchen sees a lot of traffic, between routine meal prep, family time, and cooking up favorite dishes for company. Make it a room you’ll want to linger in with these on-trend ideas for your own home – full of color, smart functionality, and “Why didn’t I think…

Preventable Homeowners’ Insurance Claims Preventable Homeowners’ Insurance Claims Life happens. Even with the best of intentions, maintenance plans and Homeowners’ insurance coverage, the occasional unavoidable crisis will prevent itself. But the reality is that the most common claim, residential flooding, is typically the result of an appliance and/or plumbing failure that can usually be detected…

Drain Cleaning Tips Drain Cleaning Tips Drain cleaning should be your top priority this fall if you suspect your plumbing system is on the verge of a massive clog. While many homeowners often take the drains in their home for granted, this can prove to be a costly mistake, as they may lose access to…

The Most Common Plumbing Problems 1) Wash only full loads of laundry. Waiting until your washing machines is full is a simple way to reduce overall water consumption. Whether they are full are not, they use 20 to 40 gallons (depending on the model), consuming as much as 22% of indoor household water. 2) Take…