Service Calls
Do you know where your house water shut-off valve is?
Taylor Plumbing Tips and Advice, Service Calls
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.
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.
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. 🙂
Backflow prevention device install at Eskaton Village Grass Valley, CA
CJP Service Calls, Site updates
Today the crew installed a backflow prevention device at Eskaton Village in Grass Valley, CA. We worked with the City of Grass Valley and purchased the proper permit and started the job. Currently in Eskaton Village, some of the homes during the building process had backflow prevention devices that were installed, however, they are not to the City of Grass Valley’s current standards and will not pass inspection when sell your home. If you have any questions or concerns about a Backflow Prevention Device…please feel free to contact our office…Our goal is to take the worry out of your plumbing needs!
Appreciated Honest Plumber Grass Valley, CA
CJP Service Calls, Site updates
It’s really nice to get a note like this in the mail for just being who you are. We take great pride in how we run our business and make sure that when we leave your home or office you can feel good about who you hired…and more importantly…that you would want to call us again. A great deal of our business is word of mouth…when you need a plumber your first instinct is to think of a friend you can trust…and see who they would recommend. So ask yourself…”who’s your plumber?” If you need a recommendation call the office and I can provide you with a number of recent referrals.
If we can help you with ANY of your plumbing needs, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’re here when you need us!
A new pressure regulator for your Grass Valley, Ca home
CJP Fixtures, Service Calls, Site updates
Today we received a call from a customer who had a broken pressure regulator valve, this meant that the extreme water pressure in their home was making their pipes moan. The customer called to report his problem, I asked the customer if he knew how to shut off his water, he did, so I had the customer shut off his main water valve until we could get out there to take care of his plumbing issue. I dispatched Dave to take care of his plumbing problem. He changed out the broken valve and replaced it with a new one and they’re up and running again! It’s that easy! If you’re experiencing a fluctuation in water pressure, or noticing extreme water pressure don’t hesitate to call…it could be your pressure regulator (if you have one).
Do you have a sewer cleanout for your Nevada County property?
CJP Service Calls, Site updates
Have you ever been asked “do you have a sewer cleanout?” Most people pause…and think…and then the response is “I’m not sure”. If you have a sewer cleanout it makes the plumbers job to access your sewer line much easier. We just had one of the most unusual spots for a cleanout that I wanted to share with everyone. Typically a sewer cleanout is located at ground level near the perimeter of the house…this one just happened to be over the garage. We managed to get the job done!
Watch out for frozen pipes, Nevada County!
CJP Fixtures, Service Calls, Site updates
Nevada County is experiencing very cold night time temperatures. It’s so important to insulate exposed pipes to prevent them from freezing. We’ve had a surge in phone calls for broken exterior pipes. Do yourself a favor and take a minute to walk around your home and check that all of your outside pipes are insulated…a little prevention never hurts!
Going the distance for clogged lines in Nevada County
CJP Service Calls, Site updates
First call of the New Year! Craig and Casey encountered R-2 road conditions when they headed up Hwy 20 to snake a main line…success! Craig and Casey made their way up his unplowed driveway and cleared the line. Craig Johnson Plumbing will go the distance for their customers!
IF you have a clogged line and need a service call…we will put on our snow shoes and get it done!
Early Christmas Present…a new faucet and instant hot water!
CJP Fixtures, Service Calls, Site updates
Yesterday one of our favorite clients treated herself to an early Christmas present…and new faucet and instant hot water dispenser. It was so easy…she went to Ferguson’s in Grass Valley, CA and visited their showroom and ordered exactly what she wanted. Craig picked up her items and installed them the following day…it’s that easy!
We do it all…just give us a call if you would like to discuss changing out your old fixtures…it’s a great way to update your home!