Low water pressure is more than a daily annoyance—it can signal hidden leaks, aging pipes, or a failing pressure regulator that wastes water and money. In Pasadena, we see a core set of culprits pop up again and again due to older housing stock, hard water, and...
If you own a home in Pasadena, you’ve likely dealt with at least one plumbing headache. Between older Craftsman-era homes, hard water from the San Gabriel Valley, mature tree roots, and Southern California’s slab foundations, certain issues pop up again and again....
Key Takeaways: A plumbing riser is a vertical pipe that carries water (or drainage/venting) between floors. It’s the backbone of multi-story plumbing distribution and often shown on “riser diagrams” used for planning and repairs. You likely need a water heater...
Key Takeaways: Supply pipes: Galvanized steel 40–60 years (often sooner in Pasadena); Copper 40–60+ years; PEX/CPVC 40–50+ years; Polybutylene replace now. Drain and sewer pipes: Cast iron 50–80 years; Clay 50–75 years; ABS/PVC 50–100 years (condition-dependent)....
Thinking about fixing that slow drain or leaky faucet yourself? You’re not alone. DIY home maintenance saves time and money—until it doesn’t. The challenge is knowing when a simple fix is safe to handle and when calling our Pasadena plumbing experts at Pershing...
