Plumbing Articles

How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Water Heater

January 30, 2026

Your water heater is a crucial component of your San Francisco home, providing the hot water needed for showers, dishwashing, and laundry. However, without proper care and maintenance, it can wear out faster than expected.

5 Benefits of a Plumbing Maintenance Plan

December 16, 2025

Avoiding plumbing problems is easier (and cheaper) than fixing them after they strike—and that’s where a plumbing maintenance plan comes in. With routine inspections and preventative care, a maintenance plan helps keep your pipes, fixtures, and drains in top shape year-round.

Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

November 19, 2025

It wasn’t you. Your spouse isn’t home, and the dog is in the other room. So what is it you smell, and where is it coming from? 

What Is a Plumbing Inspection?

October 31, 2025

When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most San Francisco, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe.

Schedule a Sewer Line Inspection for Your Home

September 30, 2025

Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner.

Why Does the Water Heater Pilot Light Keep Going Out?

June 30, 2025

Our lifestyles depend on hot water in our daily routines. In fact, we are so dependent upon it that water heating ranks second only to space heating and cooling for the highest energy consumption in the United States.

When Do I Need To Replace My Pipes?

May 15, 2025

Scheduling an annual plumbing inspection with Handyman Heroes will provide insight into the condition and lifespan of your pipes.

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

March 31, 2025

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

January 17, 2025

Have you ever just cleared the dinner table after a nice meal inside your San Francisco, home and went to turn your garbage disposal on, only to hear it making an unusual humming sound?

When Do I Need to Replace My Pipes?

October 30, 2024

Scheduling a plumbing inspection with our team at will keep your system running efficiently. Here are some clues that your pipes need replacement:

5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

September 30, 2024

An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many California homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.

Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?

August 30, 2024

Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your California home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.

What to Do When Your Basement Floods

July 17, 2024

No matter the issue, our professionals are here to assist with your plumbing, heating, and cooling needs to support a safe and healthy home.

 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

April 17, 2024

Water is dripping from your South San Francisco, CA home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem!