Living in Marin County, California has great perks. The residents enjoy beautiful weather 95% of the year and rolling hills covered in lush native plants and animals. However, living in California, it’s important to be aware of water consumption. The state is particularly prone to suffering from a drought and by following these restrictions and guidelines we can help prevent contributing to the ongoing water scarcity issue.

Keeping track of it’s age and performing proper maintenance on your household plumbing appliance can help prolong it’s lifetime. Here are some tips on what to look out for when your appliances start to “die out.”

Many houses in Marin County were built before 1960 when galvanized pipe was commonly used for water supply lines. It was a safer alternative to lead pipes which could corrode easier and contaminate your water supply. If your home was built before 1960, it may be time to evaluate whether you should update your water supply lines from galvanized to copper, here’s why:

With cold months just around the corner, it’s important to keep an eye on the things that are essential. Hot water helps keep us clean and comfortable during Autumn and Winter, so it is of the utmost importance that you make sure your water heater is functioning properly. Here are some symptoms of a water heater that may be on its way out:

Most people are aware of how cold weather can affect their plumbing, however, there are also dangers with extremely hot weather as well. In California we’ve been experiencing record temperatures year over year.