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Q: How to find the closest shutoff valve?

• <div><p>Most gas stoves either have a shutoff valve inside the oven drawer compartment or behind the stove wall. Cooktop shutoff valves are usually inside the base cabinet, and wall ovens usually have a shutoff valve in the cabinet below or next to the unit. Construction regulations require installing a shutoff valve within six feet of the appliance. So, if you can&rsquo;t find the valve on the appliance, look around the connecting gas pipes within the six-foot radius.</p></div>

Q: Can you use normal solder on a copper pipe?

• <div><p>You can use normal solder, which consists of a tin and copper alloy, on copper pipes. You should avoid using leaded solder, especially if you're soldering together water supply lines, as it will contaminate drinking water. One <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/there-lead-copper-or-brass-plumbing-pipes.htm">way to test if your copper pipes contain lead</a> is to scrape off the solder. If the scraped area is shiny, it likely contains lead. </p></div>

Q: How often should you clean a shower drain?

• <div><p>Even if the shower drain doesn&rsquo;t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month&mdash;or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It&rsquo;s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.</p></div>

Q: Do roofers replace vent pipes?

• <div><p>Roofers don&rsquo;t typically replace vent pipes themselves, but they do handle the flashing and seals around vent pipes when working on a roof. During a roof replacement or repair, roofers inspect the vent pipe flashing for damage, replace deteriorated seals, and ensure the pipe is properly integrated into the roofing system to prevent leaks. If the vent pipe itself is cracked or damaged, a plumber is usually required to replace it, while the roofer ensures the roofing components around the pipe remain watertight. </p></div>

Q: What are the brown hard water stains in my toilet?

• <div><p>Brown stains in your toilet bowl are most likely limescale. Limescale happens from lime being left behind from hard water evaporating. Once dried out, the minerals also catch dirt and bacteria which eventually accumulate into the brown or blackish stain you see in your toilet. To remove thick and hard limescale from your toilet, use a mixture of vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda, and scrub with a metal scrubbing brush.</p></div>

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Lee's Air, Plumbing & Heating

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did a great job replacing my water heater."

Our HVAC pro performing an ac and heating repair

+36

Response time40 mins

Response rate100%

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All Cal General Construction

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"No job too small or big for Luis and his crew!! Second time I’ve hired the All Cal General Construction team to do some remodeling at my home and every time they deliver. Very professional from start to finish. If you’re looking for quotes make sure you add Luis from All Cal General Construction on your list."

+126

Response time2 days

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

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American Standard Walk-In Tubs

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Walk In Tub - Install or Replace

Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The installers were so respectful of our house. They were neat and cleaned every thinh up. I love my walk in shower."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Nathan's Plumbing INC

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Galan Plumbing strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service for a virtual format. Would definitely recommend this very affordable alternative to the traditional technician having to come to your home to evaluate and fix a malfunctioning appliance."

Response time1 day

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Premier Mountain Handyman

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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace

Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Abet Kazaryan

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Small jobs welcome

I’m here to help my community with affordable rates

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience working with EJ Plumbing Experts. They helped repair all my faucets, fixtures, and pipes, and did a fantastic job. The work was done efficiently, professionally, and with great attention to detail. Everything is working perfectly now, and they left the space clean and tidy. I truly appreciate the quality of service and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of reliable plumbing help!"

Response time3 hrs

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"His skills for plumbing was excellent, i used him twice he did a good job on both of the job,his website are easy to use and i will continue to use his services in the future."

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Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Serving Mendota, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Most gas stoves either have a shutoff valve inside the oven drawer compartment or behind the stove wall. Cooktop shutoff valves are usually inside the base cabinet, and wall ovens usually have a shutoff valve in the cabinet below or next to the unit. Construction regulations require installing a shutoff valve within six feet of the appliance. So, if you can’t find the valve on the appliance, look around the connecting gas pipes within the six-foot radius.

You can use normal solder, which consists of a tin and copper alloy, on copper pipes. You should avoid using leaded solder, especially if you're soldering together water supply lines, as it will contaminate drinking water. One way to test if your copper pipes contain lead is to scrape off the solder. If the scraped area is shiny, it likely contains lead.

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

Roofers don’t typically replace vent pipes themselves, but they do handle the flashing and seals around vent pipes when working on a roof. During a roof replacement or repair, roofers inspect the vent pipe flashing for damage, replace deteriorated seals, and ensure the pipe is properly integrated into the roofing system to prevent leaks. If the vent pipe itself is cracked or damaged, a plumber is usually required to replace it, while the roofer ensures the roofing components around the pipe remain watertight.

Brown stains in your toilet bowl are most likely limescale. Limescale happens from lime being left behind from hard water evaporating. Once dried out, the minerals also catch dirt and bacteria which eventually accumulate into the brown or blackish stain you see in your toilet. To remove thick and hard limescale from your toilet, use a mixture of vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda, and scrub with a metal scrubbing brush.

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