Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage in Arizona?
Whether your Arizona homeowners policy covers water damage depends on the cause. Here is how monsoon flooding, burst pipes and slow leaks are treated differently.
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The Tempe Plumbing Journal
Practical, local answers on plumbing in Tempe and the East Valley: hard water, slab leaks, water heaters and what the desert does to a house. One straight-talking guide for every service we offer.
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Why Is My Water Bill Suddenly High in Tempe?
A water bill that jumped with no change in habits usually means a hidden leak. Here are the Tempe-specific culprits and how to track down which one you have.
Read the guide ›7 Signs of a Slab Leak in a Tempe Home
Slab leaks are common in Tempe's concrete-foundation homes. Here are the seven warning signs, from warm floor spots to a spinning meter, and what to do about each.
Read the guide ›Why Your Tempe Kitchen Drain Keeps Clogging
If clearing your kitchen drain only helps for a few weeks, the clog is not the real problem. Here is why older Tempe lines re-clog and how to break the cycle.
Read the guide ›What Sewer Line Repair Costs in the Phoenix Area
Sewer line repair cost depends on the problem, not a flat rate. Here is what drives the price in the Phoenix area, from a spot repair to a full trenchless replacement.
Read the guide ›Should You Get a Sewer Scope Before Buying a Tempe Home?
A standard home inspection rarely cameras the sewer. On an older Tempe home, a sewer scope is cheap insurance against inheriting an expensive lateral. Here is when it pays.
Read the guide ›How Long Does a Water Heater Last on Hard Water?
Water heaters die younger in Tempe, and hard-water sediment is why. Here is how long to expect, what shortens it, and how to get the full life out of your next one.
Read the guide ›How to Fix a Dripping Faucet (and When to Call a Pro)
A dripping faucet is often a simple cartridge or washer fix, but Tempe's hard water changes the calculus. Here is what you can do yourself and when it pays to call.
Read the guide ›No Hot Water? A Tempe Troubleshooting Guide
Lost your hot water? Before assuming the worst, work through these checks. Many no-hot-water problems in Tempe are a cheap fix, not a new water heater.
Read the guide ›Is a Tankless Water Heater Worth It in Tempe?
Tankless water heaters offer endless hot water and space savings, but Tempe's hard water adds a real maintenance catch. Here is the honest cost-benefit for the Valley.
Read the guide ›Why Pipes Burst in Phoenix (It's Not the Cold)
Valley pipes do not burst from freezing. They fail from corrosion, heat and pressure. Here is what really causes burst pipes in the Phoenix area and how to prevent them.
Read the guide ›Why Your Toilet Runs, and What It's Costing You
A running toilet is usually a scaled flapper or fill valve, and on Tempe's metered water it quietly wastes money. Here is how to diagnose and fix the most common cause.
Read the guide ›Boiler, Heat Pump or Furnace? What Valley Homes Have
Most Tempe homes do not have a boiler. Here is how to tell what actually heats your home, who to call for it, and when a plumber is the right trade.
Read the guide ›What's Actually in Tempe Tap Water?
Tempe tap water is safe to drink but hard and chloraminated. Here is what is really in it, what filtration helps with, and what it does not, without the fear-based sales pitch.
Read the guide ›Do You Really Need a Water Softener in Tempe?
Tempe water is very hard, but a softener is a choice, not a safety need. Here is the honest case for and against one, and how to size it right if you decide to.
Read the guide ›Hydro Jetting vs. Drain Snaking: Which Do You Need?
Snaking clears a clog; jetting cleans the pipe. Here is the honest difference, when each is right, and why jetting the wrong line can do harm.
Read the guide ›A Seasonal Plumbing Checklist for Tempe Homeowners
Most Tempe plumbing emergencies are preventable. This season-by-season checklist, built for desert heat and monsoon, heads off the problems before they start.
Read the guide ›Garbage Disposal Humming or Jammed? What to Do
A humming disposal is usually a jam, not a dead unit. Here are the safe steps to try, what not to put down it, and when the real problem is the drain line.
Read the guide ›When to Repipe a House (and What It Involves)
Brown water, repeated leaks and dropping pressure are signs a house needs repiping, not more patches. Here is when to repipe a Tempe home and what the job involves.
Read the guide ›Adding a Casita or Bathroom? Plumbing to Plan First
A casita, ADU or new bathroom means real plumbing decisions. Here is what to plan first in a Tempe home, from permits to line sizing to water treatment.
Read the guide ›Do Tempe Homes Need a Sump Pump?
Most Tempe homes do not need a sump pump, but some genuinely do. Here is the honest answer, when a pump actually helps, and what usually fixes storm intrusion instead.
Read the guide ›How to Choose a Commercial Plumber in Tempe
Commercial plumbing has higher stakes than residential. Here is what to look for in a Tempe commercial plumber, from grease-line experience to backflow compliance.
Read the guide ›Gas Line Safety Every Tempe Homeowner Should Know
Gas work is the one area where doing it right is not optional. Here is what every Tempe homeowner should know about gas leaks, new lines, permits and staying safe.
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