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Preventing Frozen Pipes

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Tis the season for freezing weather! During this time of the year frozen pipes are going to become the biggest emergency this time of year and Craig Johnson Plumbing is here to help during these emergencies or to even just examine your pipes before they freeze to make sure they’re in good condition.

What Causes Pipes to Freeze?

If there is standing water in your pipes during the times when temperatures drop the water will then expand and freeze. It could then cause pressure on the pipes causing them to burst.

 

If you plan on leaving for the holidays and / or go on vacation during this cold weather, we recommend you turn off your water before leaving to prevent this issue when you’re out of town.

 

How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing

Again, if you plan on leaving your home for a few days, remember to shut off your main water supply. This will ensure that you will not have any standing water in your pipes for them freeze while you’re gone.

INSULATION. Insulating your pipes will protect them as well helping them from freezing. If you are unsure if your pipes are insulated, please call us and we can help you!

 

Tips on getting your home ready for Thanksgiving

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For us plumbers Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is also a busy day for us! If you’re hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year, there are a few things to keep in mind and I have some tips for you!

Make Sure Your House Is Ready

Homeowners tend to forget some of their plumbing needs until a busy weekend at their house such as Thanksgiving. By the time you realize you need a professional plumber you might already have guests over. Our recommendation is that in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving have a plumber come out and evaluate that everything is running and working properly.

Disposing Grease Properly

Cooking often comes hand in hand with grease and grease can call for trouble especially if it gets put down you drain. If you put grease down your drain, it will eventually become solid and create a clog so, make sure you are disposing grease properly!

Your Garbage Disposal is Not a Trash Can

When preparing meals for a large gathering of people it’s often that numerous food ends up down drain such as:

Potato skin

Bones

Celery

Turkey

Make sure to stay cautious of what is going down your drain before you end up with a clogged kitchen sink!

Don’t Flush Toiletries Down The Toilet

During holidays a lot of time people are traveling from out of town to spend Thanksgiving with their families. Keep in mind that wet wipes, napkins, paper towels, feminine products, etc. go in the trash can instead of down your drain.

Craig Johnson Plumbing wishes everyone a great Thanksgiving filled with lots of love and delicious food!

Hydro Jetter – The Rocket Rooter

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Our Hydro Jetter has arrived!!

What is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro Jetting is a plumbing solution that is noninvasive and clears pipes by effectively removing blockages. Clogged drains can sometimes take a lot of work to clear and sometimes even require excavation but using this Jetter can help solves those complicated clogs with this solution.

We strongly recommend using this equipment before the winter to make sure your drains are clear and flowing. When it’s sweater weather.. it’s time for the Jetter!

Our Hydro Jetter can clear your drains and pipes of several things:

  • Grease
  • Roots
  • Scum
  • Mineral Deposits
  • Food Waste
  • Debris

There are many benefits to using the Hydro Jetter. While using a snake to unclog your drains works for most clogs, however, it doesn’t clear everything. The Hydro Jetter’s most importance is how effective it is. It completely clears your drains, and you can even use it on a Culvert.

Are you concerned about the environment? The only things necessary to use the Jetter is a power outlet and water which means it’s eco-friendly! You don’t need to put all the chemicals down your drain if you choose to get the Hydro Jetter service!

4018 Industry Leader - US Jetting

Extending Our Services To North Sacramento

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Grass Valley – North Sacramento

Craig Johnson Plumbing

We’ve been doing work in Auburn for years, but we are coming in full force. We will even be extending all the way to Granite Bay. We provide a variety of services with the most popular:

-Toilet Repairs/Installs

-Faucet Repairs/Installs

-Water Heaters

-Tankless Water Heaters

-Clogged / Slow Drains

-Sewer Repairs

-Leaks Repairs

-Sink Installs

If you have a service that you need taken care of please reach out to Craig Johnson Plumbing for help!

Grass Valley/Nevada City/Penn Valley: 530-274-7275

Auburn/Foresthill: 530-885-7275

Rocklin/Roseville/Loomis/Penryn: 916-624-1305

Newcastle/Granite Bay: 916-663-9607

We look forward to hearing from you! 🙂

 

 

Back To School Plumbing Tips

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Back To School Plumbing Tips - MedLock Services LLC

Now that school is back in session, the mornings can become hectic. In a school aged home with working adults, the competition to use the restroom can get a little crazy. During this adjustment of getting back into the school routine, we have some plumbing tips for you!

Shower Times:

Staggering shower times can be helpful in reserving hot water. The last thing you want is to hop in the shower and the water be cold. Assigning morning and night shower times can help prevent you from running out of hot water.

Tub/Shower Drains:

Speaking of increased showers / baths – the drains are also more likely to get clogged with soap and scum as well as hair. If you notice your shower/tub drain is draining slower than normal. Give us a call and we would be happy to get the drains clear and flowing for best results.

Laundry:

With kids back in school, you already know that you’ll at least have an extra load of laundry per week! Routine maintenance on your laundry machines is always a great idea. Some helpful tips would be to always clean the lint trap in the dryer and checking the hoses for any cracks and confirming connections. The laundry hoses should be replaced every couple of years to ensure proper operations. Laundry drains also can get clogged with soap and debris and using an auger would be the best way to clear those drains.

 

Having a camera inspection can prevent pipe and drain issues

Clogs and leaks are one of the most common plumbing problems in all homes. Although most problems are fixable with a plunger, there could be more of a serious problem that may be more difficult to detect which is why we are here to offer professional help.

Dallas Sewer Camera Inspection: Plumbing and Pipeline Inspections

When does your plumbing need a camera inspection?

Since everything is connected to your main sewer line some of these plumbing issues can be more complicated and will require our help. Here are some warning signs to keep an eye out for to determine if you need a camera inspection:

  • Sewage backup – If you’re experiencing a clog that is only affecting one drain, a snake could most likely fix this problem. However, if multiple drains are backing up this means that it’s a main line clog which could require a camera inspection to see if there is any damage to the line.
  • Slow drains – This could involve a kitchen or bathroom drain as well as a toilet.
  • Foul odor – If you’re able to smell sewer around your home then there is most likely a crack in the sewer line that would need to be replaced. Smelling sewer at your home is not normal.
  • Increased water bills – This could mean that there is a hidden leak somewhere within the lines. Leaks can be very small in which using a camera could have a better chance of finding it to repair it.
  • Pests – Have you ever wondered how those unwanted creatures can enter your home? Pests can squeeze into the slightest cracks through your lines and enter your home.

If you are experiencing any of these issues – call us immediately.

 

Camera inspections keep your plumbing clear and functional

Scheduling a camera inspection is a great way to get a look inside your pipes to detect and repair potential problems. Being able to detect a problem early on is critical. Camera inspections help you in many ways as it’s very accurate and it helps prevent future plumbing problems.

 

If you’re interested in scheduling an inspection, please give us a call to schedule!

Do you know where your house water shut-off valve is?

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Having water gushing into your home is unsafe and could cause flooding/damage in the interior of your home. Knowing where your whole house water shut-off valve can be very helpful in case of an emergency.

When you might need to find your shut-off valve

  • If your pipes froze and burst (especially if they thawed and are gushing water)
  • If you have a new or ongoing leak
  • If you need to leave your house for an extended time (vacation, etc.)

Where to find your water shut-off valve if you have city water

Typically, if you are not on a well, the shut-off valve will be located at the perimeter of the house, since that is where the water enters the house. Your water starts at the street and heads to your house so stay on the side that faces the road.

How to Turn Off Your Water Using the Main Cutoff Valve on the Street

Where to find your water shut-off valve if you have a well

If you have a well, your main water shut-off valve will be near the pressure tank. This might be in your basement, or in a well pump shed in your yard or next to your house.

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Preparing to shut off your house water

If you have water gushing out of control in your basement or elsewhere, then there’s no need for prep–just shut it off ASAP!

If you’re getting ready to leave for vacation, or winterizing a summer home before you leave for the season, there’s a bit more to do…

Here is a video on how to winterize your house:

 

When you find the valve, turn the handle. (If it’s already on, it should only turn one way. Probably counter-clockwise.)

If you still cannot locate the valve, your local plumber certainly can. If you’re in the Nevada County/Grass Valley area, that’s us! Please give us a call at 530-274-7275 and we can certainly turn it off, or at least help you find it. 🙂

2021 Best Plumber of Nevada County

Thank you for voting us Best Plumber of Nevada County for 2021!

Because of you, Craig Johnson Plumbing was awarded the coveted Best of Nevada County 2021 by The Union‘s readers for the SEVENTH year in a row! We are so grateful for the trust this community has in us and giving us the opportunity to service you. Our goal for 2022 is to continue providing the best plumbing service that we can offer!

We are incredibly thankful to be voted Nevada County’s best plumber!

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