As a family-owned and operated plumbing company, we understand how hard business owners in our community have been working to weather the COVID-19 crisis. You have plenty on your plate trying to run a business under normal circumstances, but the pandemic has added a whole new level of responsibility — not to mention extra stress.

If building maintenance is on your long to-do list this spring — and we bet it is — leave the plumbing part to us. We’re here to provide 

commercial plumbing service throughout Riverside County

 and the surrounding region. So whether your facility is fully operational right now, or you’re waiting for the chance to re-open, a preventative maintenance check by our team will help ensure that your plumbing system can handle the demands of your business moving forward.

The last thing you want is to deal with serious plumbing problems on top of everything else!

As part of a thorough seasonal tune-up, our expert technicians will inspect several key components of a plumbing system. Here’s our checklist:

 — Leaks can be tricky because they’re not always obvious to the naked eye, but even the smallest leaks can end up damaging your property and driving up your utility bills. We look around the facility for evidence of moisture, such as standing water, water stains, or mold or mildew growth, and identify the source of the problem.

 — We take a look at the state of your piping and make sure the build-up of rust or hard water scale hasn’t compromised the pipes’ structure or performance.

 — By testing each drain for flow rate, we can spot any clogs or slow drainage issues throughout the building and determine the best remedy. We can inspect the lines with a camera or flush out accumulated debris with our hydro jetting equipment.

— Could you shut off the water in the event of an emergency? We make sure the answer is yes by inspecting safety valves throughout the system.

— Recommended water pressure for a building is between 65psi and 80psi, and excessive pressure can cause damage to the pipes. We make sure yours is at a healthy level.

 — Every aspect of this hard-working appliance needs to function properly in order for your building to get a steady supply of hot water. So we check the tank, drain valve, pressure valve, heating component and anode rod, in addition to inspecting for leaks and evidence of corrosion.

— Backflow testing by a trained professional is an essential part of commercial plumbing maintenance. It has to be done every year! A faulty backflow prevention device could allow contaminated water to flow from your building into the community water supply.

There’s no shortage of companies providing 

preventative plumbing maintenance in Temecula, CA

, and the surrounding region. Why choose Guardian Plumbers to protect your commercial facility from plumbing issues this spring? Check out 

 to learn about what sets our team apart from the competition. 

For more information about our commercial plumbing services or to request an appointment, contact us today!

Commercial Plumbing Checklist for Spring 2020

Expecting a full house around the holidays? All those extra people using your toilets, sinks, drains and hot water — and maybe using them carelessly — can push even a well-maintained plumbing system to its breaking point.

You don’t even want to imagine having to deal with an overflowing toilet, broken garbage disposal or burst water heater in the middle of a gathering, or in the middle of the night when you have guests staying over! What would you do if that happened to you?

First and foremost, you should know that if you live anywhere in Riverside County, CA, and the surrounding region, Guardian Plumbers is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — even on holidays — to provide emergency plumbing services. Your first step in any kind of plumbing emergency is to call us.

In the meantime, here are a few things you can do to help minimize the mess when your plumbing system goes awry.

 — Depending on the scope of the problem, turning off water could require simply shutting off a faucet or twisting the valve behind your toilet. However, if you’re experiencing a larger flood, find the main shut-off valve controlling the water supply to your home and stop the flow of water before any further damage occurs.

 — After you’ve shut off the main water valve, your water heater will continue to produce heat. The more heat builds up inside the unit, the greater the risk of water heater damage, and that includes overheating and bursting.

 — Get rid of any remaining water in your pipes by turning on spigots and draining hoses outside your home. You can also flush pipes by opening faucets once the main water supply has been shut off.

 — If a leak is small enough to stop temporarily with plumbing tape or towels and rags, doing that will help stop further flooding while you wait for the plumber to arrive. If a leak is too big to control, protect your property with buckets or plastic sheeting.

— Mop up or remove any standing water immediately, particularly if it’s puddling in an out-of-the-way place where mold can grow. The longer water is left to pool, the more it will damage flooring, and, eventually, ceilings and furniture.

We hope you enjoy a calm, joyous, comfortable and fun-filled holiday season, free of any plumbing disasters or other home appliance emergencies. Keep our number handy, just in case, and don’t hesitate to use it anytime. Guardian Plumbers provides reliable, affordable emergency plumbing repair in and around Riverside County, CA, and we’re always here to help in your time of need!

Plumbing Emergencies: How to Minimize the Mess

Got a stubborn clog in one of your drain lines? If the clog is too far down for a snake to clear it, or if a snake simply can’t remove the clog in its entirety, getting the clog completely cleared out may seem nearly impossible. However, thanks to hydro jetting technology, it’s now possible to remove these clogs quickly and effectively.

At Guardian Plumbers, we’re proud to offer hydrojetting services from our highly-trained and local professional plumbers. Our technicians come to your home or business with the hydrojetting equipment and can resolve your drain clogs quickly and thoroughly. We go to great lengths to not only provide outstanding-quality workmanship, but we back it up with customer service that is second to none. We understand the stress of a plumbing problem, and that’s why we make it our goal to be there for you so you can stop worrying and enjoy getting back to living your life comfortably again.

Don’t let a clog get you down! Pick up the phone and call the experts at Guardian Plumbers and let our team provide you with a hydrojetting service that sets things right again.

As the name implies, hydro jetting is a way of dismantling and eliminating clog using a jet of water. Our plumber feeds a specialized tool through one of your drain cleanouts, an area installed in your plumbing that allows technicians to have easy access to certain portions of your pipes. The tool is a special nozzle, which has jets both on the front and sides which project a fine stream of water. This nozzle is connected to a pressure washer, which feeds water through to this nozzle at extremely high pressures, sometimes as high as 5,000 PSI or more.

When the machine is turned on, the nozzle on the front of the tool blasts away any clogs or large debris that may have accumulated in your plumbing lines, including even big or seemingly impossible clogs to remove. When the tool reaches the main clog, the water blasts it away as well, opening up the line and allowing it to flow freely again. Meanwhile, the jets along the side of the tool blast away grime, scale, grease, and other debris that may be clinging to the walls of your pipe. Once the clog has been removed and the line cleaned, you’re left with a plumbing line that’s clean and clear.

Hydrojetting can remove all sorts of clogs, including:

A hydrojetting service always begins with a video line inspection. With this inspection, our experienced plumbers can closely see what’s going on in your lines and figure out if hydrojetting is a viable option. Hydrojetting isn’t the right choice for everyone, including those who have significant tree root intrusion or those who are showing significant pipe damage that may necessitate a total line replacement.

If you’ve got a clogged drain, have it cleared professionally by an expert from Guardian Plumbers! Contact us today.

Hydrojetting Drain Services

Have you decided to replace the pipes in your home? How exciting! You’re about to kiss the myriad plumbing problems that come with older copper or galvanized steel pipes goodbye and get a whole new, smooth-flowing plumbing system that could last the rest of your life!

Well, maybe you’re saving your excitement until after the project is finished, and right now, you just have some questions about the process. As a leading provider of 

repiping services in Riverside County, CA

Let’s take a look at what you can expect from the repiping process.

Whether to repipe your home with copper or flexible plastic PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) pipes ultimately will be your decision, but one you can make with confidence after conferring with your plumber. We thoroughly inspect your pipes before we start any repiping project and make recommendations based on your needs and your budget.

The length of the job depends on the extent of the repiping — meaning, whether we are replacing a smaller section of pipe or the whole network — and the size of the home. A whole-home repiping can take anywhere between two days and a week to complete, but you’ll only “lose” water for a few hours a day. You should be able to go about your business, as usual, in the evenings.

To access old pipes and replace them, our team will most likely have to cut into walls and ceilings. We will have to use ladders and a variety of professional tools, and we might have to move some fixtures around. Don’t worry! We use drop-cloths to protect your floors and furniture while we work, and we don’t just clean up the area when we’re finished; we patch any holes and re-paint so your home looks as good as new!

Before we start the process, we will take the time to explain what we’ll be doing and where we’ll be working so that you can remove any valuable items out of that area.

Although repiping your home can be a slight inconvenience, the benefits are well worth the irritation. Not only will your plumbing system perform better in the present — fewer leaks, clogs, and low water pressure problems! — but if you keep up with your preventative maintenance, you probably won’t have to worry about replacing pipes again as long as you own your home. New PEX piping has an estimated lifespan of up to 50 years, and copper piping can last up to 70 years.

 for more information about repiping. If you have any questions about the repiping process, or you need advice from an expert about whether to 

 and the surrounding region, please don’t hesitate to give Guardian Plumbers a call today.

What to Expect When Repiping Your Home

All businesses and homeowners have been there at one time or another: Life is humming along just fine, you’re breezing through your busy daily routine, and you’re feeling reasonably upbeat and content. Suddenly, you get blindsided by a problem in your home or commercial facility — a toilet that overflows, a shower that’s ice-cold, an entire flood caused by a busted water heater, a broken-down garbage disposal, a kitchen sink filled with icky water and food waste — you get the picture.

It’s a pretty helpless feeling when a plumbing emergency infiltrates your comfort zone. If you don’t have any experience with a local plumbing company you know you can trust, that uneasiness is amplified. You worry about calling some stranger you’ve never met and inviting them into your home in your time of need. Will they fix the problem, so it doesn’t happen again? Will they charge a fair price?

At Guardian Plumbers, we understand you want more from a professional plumber than just their skill with a wrench. You want peace of mind!

That’s why we provide a comprehensive list of services, each tailored to the specific needs of the individual customer. Whether you need drain repair, a 

, or a whole new plumbing system for a remodeling project or new construction, we refuse to take a one-size-fits-all approach to your unique plumbing challenge. This helps us ensure we get the job done right the first time, and you won’t be calling us back in a few days because more issues have arisen. Nobody needs that hassle!

We also understand you’re on a budget and don’t want to be sold on products or services you don’t need.

We are a family-owned and operated business that channels our family’s core values — integrity, loyalty, positive attitude, self-development, being a team player — into every job we do. We’re passionate about doing good work and treating people with respect. That mentality has helped us create a company culture where every employee feels valued, and the customer always comes first!

Best of all, we don’t rest on laurels and accept the status quo. We continue to grow. You can trust us to stay up-to-date on all the latest technology and industry trends so we can provide the most efficient and effective service.

Experience the quality service and enduring peace of mind that comes with hiring an experienced, reliable, and dedicated local plumbing company. 

 the team at Guardian Plumbers today to discuss your situation or to schedule an appointment.

Why a Good Plumber is an Investment in Peace of Mind

Why choose guardian plumbing?

Autumn is almost here, which means it’s time to get your home ready for the colder months ahead! Make sure your residential or 

 system is in good working order by following this quick checklist.

This is one of the most important things you can do for your house before winter arrives. As the temperatures start dropping in Temecula, you and your family will begin using more and more hot water. Plus, the colder outdoor weather means colder water in the underground water supply lines; this will force your water heater to work harder to warm up the water.

If you’d rather not wake up to an unexpected cold shower because of a busted water heater, we suggest scheduling a water heater service soon! Our expert plumbers will inspect the unit and flush out any impurities from the tank, so you can enjoy better performance and more cost savings all winter long.

A healthy plumbing system requires an annual drain cleaning to eliminate the hard water minerals and build-up debris that live in the pipes. But why should you clean your drains now as opposed to later in the season or perhaps even next year? Because the holiday season is coming up! This is one of the busiest times of the year for your plumbing system as you spend more time in the kitchen and your guests spend more time in the bathroom.

Avoid a last-minute plumbing emergency by scheduling a drain cleaning today! We’ll bring an arsenal of professional-grade tools to make sure your sewer is sparkling before we leave.

✓ Consider Scheduling Hydro Jetting Services

With the rainiest months ahead and the holidays around the corner, sometimes a simple drain cleaning will not suffice. If your home's drains are exceptionally clogged or have the potential to be, it's in your best interest to schedule hydro jetting services. A hydro jetting machine will send jets of highly-pressurized water down your drains, effectively flushing out any blockage.

✓ Schedule a Whole-Home Plumbing Inspection

Last but not least, don’t forget to schedule a whole-home plumbing inspection with us! A whole-home plumbing inspection performed by one of our team members not only find leaks, but help to prevent plumbing problems before they occur!

Need a hand? Our team has some of the best 

, and we’re always ready to help. Just give us a call!

Plumbing Maintenance Checklist to Get You Ready for the Fall Season

Have you noticed some strange things happening in your plumbing system, like a sudden, inexplicable drop in water pressure or odd noises coming from your pipes when no one is using the water? Do you feel yourself getting spooked by your steadily increasing water bills?

You could have leaks lurking behind your walls or under your floors!

Pipes can spring leaks for a number of different reasons, including tree root intrusion, corrosion, loose joint fittings and temperature fluctuations. Those leaks can be sneaky, offering up only subtle warning signs as they lie in wait, ready to spring up and cause a costly mess.

If you notice any of the following red flags, time is of the essence, and you shouldn’t wait to call your local 

 experts at Guardian Plumbers to schedule a visit.

Strange odors or sounds in plumbing system

Here are some of the consequences you could face if you choose to ignore the warning signs your finicky plumbing system is sending you:

 — All kinds of bacteria and icky debris can make their way into your water supply through a leaky pipe.

 — Water damage is not only unpleasant to look at, but it could lead to irreparable warping and buckling that drives down the overall value of your home. Fixing the problem will require ripping down the wall and starting over — and that’s not cheap!

 — Plumbing leaks can invite a whole host of dangerous health risks into your home. Moisture trapped in poorly ventilated areas is a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can work their way into the air your family breathes and cause allergies and even serious illness.

 — Leaks do not repair themselves. If they’re left alone for a long enough time, they can turn into hemorrhages or completely burst pipes that flood your home and cause significant property damage. Imagine having to replace floors and furniture, and living in a home filled with that musty water smell. Yuck!

As we mentioned before, it’s important to act quickly if you start to notice your plumbing system acting up. Luckily for residents of Riverside County, CA, the seasoned professionals at Guardian Plumbers are skilled in leak detection, and they can immediately diagnose a problem before it escalates and wreaks complete havoc on your home.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for service, 

Unseen Leaks and the Havoc They Wreak

Have you ever noticed how when you turn your water faucet on, the water tends to come out at a pretty consistent pressure level? This is largely thanks to a small device on your main water line known as a “pressure reducing valve,” or PRV for short. The water pressure in the city’s main water network is usually far too high for most homes to effectively use and is also prone to fluctuations as homes increase and decrease their water usage needs. A PRV reduces the high pressure and evens out the ebbs and flows so the water entering your home is both at a manageable and even pressure level.

But as with any part of your plumbing system, your PRV can wear out after a while, and a broken or worn PRV can cause some serious potential issues for your home. If you want to avoid these issues and the repercussions they can have on your plumbing system, you need to have a 

 come to your home and replace your PRV as soon as possible. Here are some of the things that can happen if you don’t replace a pressure regulating valve when it breaks down.

When the pressure in your pipes is too high, it puts a lot of strain on the pipes themselves as well as all of the joints and fittings where they are pieced together. All this extra pressure is particularly bad on the weak points in your plumbing, and yes, every home has weak points.

When the pressure becomes too much, the weak point gives out and suddenly you’re facing a plumbing leak.

 are small, which makes them difficult to detect and capable of wreaking some serious havoc on your home. However, big plumbing leaks can deal with an unbelievable amount of damage in a short period of time.

Is water leaking from the handles on your faucet, even when the faucet is turned off?

This is a sign that the gaskets and other parts of your 

faucet have started to wear out and crack

 under the stress caused by high water pressure.

It is possible to fix this, but it’s going to result in a lot of wasted water and over time the faucet’s only going to wear out again. Not to mention when you turn on the water the water will simply spew out at an alarming rate rather than at a much easier and more controllable flow.

High Water Pressure Damaging Your Water Heater & Appliances

Your home’s appliances are all similar to faucets in that they need to be able to turn the water on and off. So when the pressure builds up too high, this could present all sorts of problems for your water heater, washing machine, reverse osmosis or another type of water filtration system, dishwasher, and so much more.

In fact, high water pressure and hard water are two of the most common reasons why a water-connected appliance experiences a breakdown.

While it may not happen immediately, high water pressure can quickly contribute to wear and tear, so it’s important to get your PRV fixed quickly if you want to avoid having to pay for even more costly repairs or appliance replacement.

When you turn the water off, do you notice a sudden loud thumping or banging from inside your walls? This is the previously-alleviated extra pressure suddenly building up and putting 

 again. This creates a vibration in the pipe, which can cause the pipe to move and creates the hammering noise. Sometimes the hammer is soft and barely noticeable, while in other instances it’s significantly louder and difficult to ignore. In either case, this signals a potentially serious problem may not be far off.

When It's Time For Professional Plumbing Services

Do you need your pressure regulator valve repaired? The expert and highly qualified team of professional plumbers at Guardian Plumbers can help! 

 at 951-463-5861 today to find out how we can help you!

4 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Pressure Regulator

Reasons to Upgrade to a Tankless Water Heater System

If you own a home, you’re more than likely well aware of the fact that over time, your 

 will eventually wear out. In fact, on average you’ll need to replace your water heater every eight years, as it will eventually spring a leak or wear out to the point where repairing it simply isn’t a viable option.

When the time comes to install a brand-new water heater, you’ll more than likely hear about your opportunity to consider ditching the tank and switching over to a tankless water heater system. Tankless water heaters are quickly becoming one of the most popular home upgrades on the market because homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes safer and more energy-efficient. While they do require a more substantial investment than simply replacing your existing tank, switching to tankless could be one of the best decisions you make as a homeowner.

If you’re unsure whether or not a tankless water heater is right for you, you may be looking for more information to help you make a more educated decision. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the pros and cons of each type of water heater to help you make this determination for yourself.

A tank water heater is more than likely the type of system you already have in your home. Tank water heaters have been around for decades, and beyond some upgrades to make them more energy-efficient, they’ve really changed very little. And for many homeowners, that’s just fine. In fact, little change is a good thing, as it means not much will change in your home and your new system installation is more than likely just a matter of a quick, routine plumbing service.

 Arguably the largest pro of a tank style water heater is the price: tank heaters are much cheaper than their tankless counterparts, so for those on a tight budget who need a new water heater, a tank may be the way to go. You’ll have more opportunities to upgrade in the future, so there’s nothing wrong with sticking with a tank style heater for now.

The second is that the overwhelming majority of homes these days are built with a tank style water heater in mind, and that means you’re more than likely going to be replacing one, so you have space. It all just comes down to picking one that fits your water heater closet right and which can meet your water demand needs. Be advised, however, that as tanks have become more energy-efficient, they’ve become surrounded by more and more insulation. That means a closet which may have been capable of holding a 100-gallon tank before may only be able to hold 80 or 85 gallons now.

 Tank style heaters are actually prone to a number of issues, and many of them simply don’t have an easy solution. One problem that has actually become an even bigger issue with modern high-efficiency heaters is thermal expansion. As water heats, it expands and takes up even greater volume. The same is true for the air in your water heater—it expands as it heats. As the air expands, it puts even greater pressure on the top and sides of your tank, which then means your tank could be prone to major leaks, bursting, or even an explosion in super-rare cases. This is why you have a pressure release valve located at the top of your tank, but these valves themselves could also fail.

Likewise, another downside to tank style heaters is their short lifespan. Even when well-kept, tank-style heater will only last eight to ten years on average, and even less if you don’t care for it. That means you’ll inevitably be making another investment in a new heater within what will feel like just a few more short years.

Tankless water heaters are unique in that they don’t have a tank of water, but rather just heat the water as you need it. There are a number of advantages to this arrangement.

 Because you only heat the water one time, and do so on-demand, you only pay for the energy to heat your water once. No more bringing a tank of water up to temperature and then paying for even more energy to keep it there, waiting until you need it. That means way less energy usage and lower utility bills. Likewise, because they don’t have a tank, they’re less prone to leaking, don’t have to worry about thermal expansion causing pressure issues, and their smaller size means they take up less space. Likewise, they’re exceptionally long-lasting—a tankless water heater can last for decades when maintained, and may be the last water heater you ever have to buy while you own your home. Oh, and did we mention the coolest feature: so long as your utility connections remain active, you’ll 

 So what are the downsides to a tankless system? The biggest one is the cost: a tankless water heater is a significantly larger investment in your home than a tank heater. Tankless water heaters do require more of an upfront cost, but many homeowners are choosing to simply invest now and enjoy the savings for longer. Over time, these upgrades do become self-funding with the amount of money they can save you on your energy bills as well as tank replacements.

Interested in switching to a tankless water heater? Pick up the phone and call the experts at Guardian Plumbers! Dial

to request a consultation for your tankless water heater system.

Should You Upgrade to a Tankless Water Heater?

A global pandemic is nothing to take lightly. However, as homeowners throughout Riverside County cope with the COVID-19 outbreak by hunkering down in their houses, they can look at this uncertain situation as an opportunity to spend more quality time with loved ones.

Your home should be your safe haven where you can protect your family from the spread of the virus. If something goes wrong with your plumbing system and threatens the comfort of that safe haven, it’s good to know you can still count on an 

, and the surrounding area to come out and help.

Guardian Plumbers is an essential business, and we will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide plumbing services throughout the region. Please don’t hesitate to 

 immediately if you’re experiencing any of the following issues:

Customers can expect the same level of quality work and unrivaled customer service from our technicians, but we have raised the bar when it comes to our health and safety protocol. Here’s what we’re doing to protect our customers and staff members from the spread of the virus:

We have retrained our employees on policies we have in place, such as personal hygiene, handwashing, and other SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).

Areas in our facility, such as restrooms, conference/training rooms, and other common areas, are being cleaned and sanitized more frequently.

Employees experiencing any symptoms of illness have been instructed not to report to work.

Employees are required to wash hands more frequently to help reduce the spread of germs.

Field technicians are required to wear shoe coverings when responding to service calls.

Our company work vehicles are equipped with gloves, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes.

Our top priority has always been, and always will be, the health and safety of our customers. We will continue to offer essential plumbing services, such as 

, and the surrounding communities, as long as we can do so in a safe manner. We’re constantly monitoring the news and any changes in public health guidelines so we can serve our customers in the best way possible.

If you have any questions or concerns or would like to schedule an appointment for any of our plumbing services, please feel free to give us a call or 

An Essential Business Working to Keep You Safe During COVID-19

While you may not think about your water heater very much, chances are you’ll notice the difference if you step into your shower and yours has stopped working. That’s why Guardian Plumbers provides quality 

water heater repairs, upgrades and replacements

Yet even the most well-maintained water heaters don’t last forever. Keep reading to learn when you should replace your water heater, and contact Guardian today for quality plumbing service in Wildomar.

How You Know It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

 Knowing how old your water heater is happens to be one of the most critical parts in knowing when to replace it. You can find the age on your unit by examine the manufacturer’s sticker located on the upper part of your water heater for the serial number. Usually, the second 2 digits in this code are the last 2 digits in the year the heater was manufactured. The average warranty on most water heaters is 6 years, however, a water heater which receives regular service can last up to 10 or more. If your water heater is over a decade old, you should call a professional to have it replaced as soon as possible to avoid a possible flood.

 Rusty water is never a good sign when it comes to your plumbing equipment. If you find that rusty water is coming out of your pipes whenever you use hot water in your home, there is a good chance that the water heater itself is rusting on the inside. Not only is this bad because you shouldn’t drink rusty water, it also means that your unit is breaking down, and it may soon spring a leak. To make sure it is your water heater and not your pipes which are rusting, drain a few buckets of hot water out of the heater. If, after several buckets, the water continues to come out rusty, it is more than likely that your water heater is in need of replacement.

Your water heater is making strange noises:

 Deposits inevitably build up at the bottom of your water heater’s tank overtime. As these deposits are heated, they will start to harden. You can hear banging or rumbling sounds as this happens. When your system begins to make these noises on a regular basis, that usually means it’s time to get it replaced. Sediment at the bottom of your water heater tends to mean your system is becoming less energy-efficient, and will use more gas or electricity to heat your water. This extra energy is also hard on your heater’s metal tank, and may cause it to spring a leak in the near future.

 This is what you most need to look out for when it comes to replacing your water heater. As the unit heats up water, the metal tank expands, which can exacerbate small cracks, causing water to seep out. If you find the base of your water heater to be damp or moist, 

 right away to avoid water damage to the surrounding area. If it’s just the pipe connections that have fractured, Guardian may be able to replace specific components separately.

 If your water heater smells, it is likely because anaerobic bacteria is present in your water, and reacting with sulfur and the magnesium and aluminum sacrificial anodes that come with most water heaters to produce hydrogen sulfide gas. Usually, you do not have to replace your whole system if this is the problem, just the magnesium and aluminum rods. However, if this problem is compounded with any of the issues discussed above, you may need to replace the whole water heater.

Your water heater is located in an unsafe place:

 Issues with your water heater can be exacerbated by the unit’s placement. Code requires it be elevated off the ground when located in an area where any combustibles can be stored. This can actually be an explosion hazard and should be treated as extremely dangerous and an immediate hazard.

Your gas or electric bills keep going up, and you’re not using more water:

 As mentioned above, older, broken down water heaters have to use more gas or electricity to keep your water warm. If you find your gas or electric bills rising without using more water, you should consider replacing your old unit with an energy-efficient unit.

Contact Guardian Plumbers Today for all Your Water Heater Replacement Needs

Whether you’re looking to replace your old 

 or want to explore tankless units, Guardian Plumbers has your back. Department store water heaters tend not to last long and can be difficult to find parts for. When you need a modern, energy-efficient water heater, our Guardian plumbers are here to deliver.

Remember, it’s always better to replace sooner rather than later, as the longer you wait the greater chance there is for your water heater to fail, not only depriving you of hot water but causing additional damage to the rest of your home. Luckily for you, the experts at Guardian Plumbing offer a range of top-of-the-line water heaters at great prices, with affordable financing available to fit any budget.

When You Should Replace Your Water Heater

When the plumbing system below the foundation of your home or business leaks, you need to reach out to an experienced plumber right away. Any type of 

 could eventually lead to serious damage on your property, and slab leaks are no exception. When a pipe breaks or cracks under your foundation, it usually causes visible signs that indicate a serious problem going on underneath the slab itself. However, in order to address this issue quickly, it’s important to know what you’re dealing with and what signs to look for.

Every house or commercial building is constructed with a foundation for stability and safety reasons. Usually, the plumbing for the structure runs through or underneath the sturdy foundation, also called a slab. If there is a leak in the plumbing systems underneath the slab, the water that escapes the pipes will seek the path of least resistance, which usually means it will find its way upward onto your property or inside your home.

Even though a slab leak has more to do with the plumbing system than it does the slab itself, it can cause serious damage to the foundation.

 are easy to detect because water can be seen leaking through cracks or seems in the foundation. However, sometimes the leak can go undetected for a prolonged period of time because homeowners or property owners don’t know what symptoms to look for.

The sound of running water when all water sources are turned off

Water seeps from cracks in the foundation

Water gathers inside the house, especially around cracked tile or elsewhere on the floor

Your water bill increases without explanation

The water heater is constantly running, even if you did not turn on any hot water

The water meter outside your home is constantly running

You may notice that a few of these signs include heat or hot water, specifically. Most slab leaks are hot water leaks, which means you may be able to identify a slab leak through the overuse of your hot water heater or because the hot water that is escaping is heating your flooring. However, cold water slab leaks are also possible and are still detectable.

To learn more about leak detection and how to identify a slab leak,

If left unchecked, slab leaks can cause serious damage to your home or commercial property. As water seeps under your foundation, it could undermine the stability of your property before finally moving upward to leak through the slab itself. Additionally, when water does leak through the slab, it could cause serious damage to your yard and the flooring in your home.

How Professional Plumbing Services Can Help

Do you think you’re dealing with a slab leak? 

 of plumbing technicians at Guardian Plumbers are prepared to visit your residential or commercial property and address the issue at hand. We can diagnose the problem and provide you with whatever repair services necessary, including re-piping, re-routing existing pipes, or relining the damaged pipes. 

 today to discuss your issue with our Wildomar plumbing company.

How To Detect a Slab Leak

Whether you know much about it or not, a slab leak can be causing massive damage to your home and your well-being as a whole. But what exactly are the consequences of a slab leak, and how can you avoid it from getting to the point of irreparable damages? Today, we’re going to answer those questions, and we hope to help ease your uncertainty involving issues concerning your plumbing.

Now, if you’re not well-versed in the terminology of plumbing problems, there’s a high chance that the term “slab leak” rings next to no bells in your head. That’s why, before diving into how it affects your home, we’re going to give a brief explanation of what a slab leak really is.

A slab leak is when plumbing underneath the building’s foundation suffers from leaks or other damage. Getting access to the pipes is a complicated task that requires a professional due to the “hidden” nature of them; however, when caught fast enough, the repairs can be simple in it of themselves and damage to the building as a hold may be minimal.

The consequences of a slab leak are broken down into two different categories: noticeable symptoms that are often overlooked as part of a more severe issue, and the severe structural damage over time that lack of treatment may cause.

There are many correlating issues associated with a slab leak. While a slab leak is not the only potential cause for these, they are inherently signs of differing levels of plumbing issues and should be looked into in-depth rather than just treated on the surface level.

The core symptoms of a slab leak include but are not limited to:

Damp spots on the floor, especially noticeable with carpeting.

Mold and mildew visible in places otherwise inactive with moisture.

Abnormal swelling of the soil near the sewer lines. 

If you have been experiencing any of these, it is imperative that you contact us immediately. We can provide a 

, and the surrounding areas to identify the culprit and work to treat the issue rather than alleviate the symptoms.

When left to its own devices, a slab leak can be doom for your home’s structural integrity and liveability. From damage to the foundation of the building and the yard surrounding it to completely ruined flooring due to untreated wet spots, the cost of fixing your home can and will be devastating without proper treatment of the cause. We offer 

plumbing repair service throughout Temecula, CA

, and the surrounding areas so you can avoid these additional traumatic costs.

If your home has been impacted by a potential slab leak or any other detrimental plumbing-related issue, contact Guardian Plumbers today to get fast relief!

The Consequences of a Slab Leak and How to Avoid Them

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