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How Long Does a Water Pressure Regulator Last?
How Long Does a Water Pressure Regulator Last? What is a Water Pressure Regulator? A water...
Plumbing Tips: Bidets Save on Toilet Paper and Cleaning
Thirty years ago the sight of or mention of a bidet brought giggles and silly jokes. In Europe and...
Whole House Water Filter System
A common problem many San Diego homeowners face is poor-quality tap water and the affects it has...
Plumbing Tips: Chlorine Danger
"Better Things for Better Living… Through Chemistry" Remember that old advertising slogan? It...
Plumbing Tips: Go Solar
Thirty years ago there was a movement to establish solar water heating as a primary source of...
Accessibility Plumbing for the Elderly
How Accessibility Plumbing for the Elderly Can Make Life Easier In the U.S. the average life...
Polybutylene Plastic Water Lines
Polybutylene piping is a plastic water supply line that was introduced to the plumbing industry in...
Finding a Skilled Plumber
When many people refer to “finding a good plumber,” they don’t realize the scope that term...
Plumbing Tip: Reverse Osmosis Units
Reverse Osmosis units have been used for many years to purify chlorinated and bad-tasting water....
Behind the Scenes of the Plumbing World
Town & Country Plumbing Repair has been licensed to do plumbing and operating as a plumbing...
Upgraded Plumbing Fixtures
As plumbing systems and fixtures have become more sophisticated over the years, a variety of...
Plumbing Tip: Instant Hot Water Can Save You Money!
Do you wait for your hot water? Is the water coming out of your bathroom faucet cold for a minute...
Plumbing Tips: Solar Energy
[Please note that we do not install or maintain solar systems] Thirty years ago there was a...
Tankless Water Heaters
When a representative from one of the major tankless water heater companies came down from Orange...
Get the Lead out of Your Plumbing!
How to make your home safe from lead in your tap water Our water supply in the United States has...
Save On Faucets
A repair plumber’s truck has bins, cubby holes, and a huge miscellany of parts needed for a wide...
Our Pricing Policy
Over the years the traditional time and material, plus travel, time method of pricing plumbing...
Tips on Choosing a Solid Plumber
Looking through past editions of your local yellow pages you find the same plumbing companies...
Three Things A Plumber Can Give Their Customers
Many years ago an old retired plumbing contractor advised me that as a plumbing contractor there...
Thermal Expansion
When heat is applied, the nature and behavior of water tend to change. As water is heated it...
Leak Detection
Generally speaking, electronic leak detection is used for locating leaks on underground water...
Shower Faucet Repair
Most homes require shower faucet repair at one time or another. The extent of repairs depends on...
Plumbing Problems on the Coast
Living near the San Diego coastline has many rewards, but it’s not always problem-free. When it...
Emergency Shut Off Valve
If you’ve recently noticed you have a leaking or corroded emergency shut-off valve in your home,...
Phantom Flush
Phantom flush is a term used to describe a toilet that continuously runs or refills itself. If...
Checking Your Home for Leaks
Checking for Leaks Inside the Home The first place to check for leaks is inside the home. Make a...
Plumbing Services for Rancho Bernardo Seniors
Town & Country Plumbing Repair has been providing Rancho Bernardo residents with honest, reliable...
DIY Plumbing: When to Call a Professional Plumber
The cost of plumbing services in San Diego can be pretty high, and if you’re like most homeowners,...
Plumbing Service in Encinitas
If you’re looking for a plumbing service in Encinitas you can trust and depend on for all your...
Water Heater Replacement in Escondido
Water heater replacement in Escondido is perhaps our most widely used service. Between high water...
Escondido Plumbing Repair
As specialists in Escondido plumbing repair for over 40 years, we’ve identified a number of...
Water Pressure
North San Diego County is an area with many variations of water pressure. Generally, water...
Gary’s 5 Tips
Top Five Plumbing Tips from Gary Tanner 1. Pressure Reducing Valve (Pressure Regulator) The...
Emergency Shutoff Valves
Emergency shut-off valves are those little valves beneath your sinks and toilets that supply water...
Sewer Cleanout
We never attempt to clear sewer mainlines from roofs. The Uniform Plumbing Code cites that...
PVC Pipe Location
Information About PVC Pipe Location Locating PVC piping in an open location is a more difficult...
Water Heater Information
Water Heater Information Purchasing a new water heater can be a simple, stress-free process if...
Choosing Your Next Plumber
Over the years the traditional time and material, plus travel, method of pricing plumbing service...
Choosing the Best Toilet For Your Home
Few fixtures in your home get as much use as your toilet. Because of strict water conservation...
Clear Drain Stoppages
Never attempt to clear sewer mainlines from roofs. The Uniform Plumbing Code cites that cleanouts...
How to Stay in the Plumbing Business
One way to stay in business is by giving incentives to your employees. There are various ways to...
Making Water at Home Safe
I was unhappy when I was advised that our water would be fluoridated. After many years of...
Hiring Plumbers Amid Rising Gasoline Prices And Costs
Now that we have become accustomed to rapidly rising gas prices the oil industry knows that they...
Whole House Water Filters
When I moved to north San Diego County from northern California in 1967 I was appalled at the...
Choosing the Right Faucet
What is the best faucet for your home? You will get different answers depending on whom you ask...
Slab Leaks
Generally speaking, when it’s been determined that a water line has failed under a slab, there are...