Why is my wall wet but there’s no leak?

• <div><p>If your wall is wet, but there isn’t a leak, it’s likely a result of humidity and condensation from running a hot shower or cooking in the kitchen. The best way to remedy this issue is to run the fan in the bathroom when you’re showering or in the kitchen when you’re cooking. You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-does-dehumidifier-do.htm">use a dehumidifier</a> to help remove moisture from the air.</p></div>

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Q: Why is my wall wet but there’s no leak?

• <div><p>If your wall is wet, but there isn&rsquo;t a leak, it&rsquo;s likely a result of humidity and condensation from running a hot shower or cooking in the kitchen. The best way to remedy this issue is to run the fan in the bathroom when you&rsquo;re showering or in the kitchen when you&rsquo;re cooking. You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-does-dehumidifier-do.htm">use a dehumidifier</a> to help remove moisture from the air.</p></div>

Q: How do you flush a water softener?

• <div><p>Flushing a water softener is another way to refer to a thorough cleaning of the system. The process involves several steps, including disconnecting electrical power from the system, physically draining the water and salt from the brine tank, scrubbing away deposits, putting the system back together, and performing a regeneration to clean the resin and resin tank.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to fix a leaking water pipe?

• <div><p>The time it takes to fix a leaking pipe is determined by the location of the leak, the extent of the damage, and the experience level of the person completing this task. Leaks from exposed pipes should only take an hour or so, but that can increase to several hours if a significant section of pipe needs to be replaced. Pipes in walls or ceilings will take two to six hours, while complex underground pipe repairs can take multiple days. </p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit for drain pipe installation?

• <div><p>You might need a permit to modify or repair any portion of your plumbing system, including drainage lines, depending on where you live. In some areas, simple replacements of existing drain lines don&rsquo;t require a permit. We recommend asking your drain pipe installer or your local building department about permitting requirements. In many cases, only certified plumbers can pull plumbing permits, so you&rsquo;ll usually need to leave the permit application to your professional. The fee for the permit will be passed to you on your project bill, though.</p></div>

Q: Can a shut-off valve go bad?

• <div><p>Shut-off valves, like any other piece of metal hardware, can corrode, age, get worn down, and eventually break or rust into place. Occasionally spray your shut-off valve with WD-40 to stall it from rusting. If it really gets stuck, a wrench and WD-40 will usually do the trick, but you will need to call a plumber if it&rsquo;s completely unmovable.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
The best team! I am very grateful for the care taken to insure I was satisfied. Even with the language barrier we were able to communicate what my vision was and they made my dream come true!! Punctual, neat, organized, and exceptional attention to detail…even did extra things that last minute I...
Romero Landscape
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Reviewed in January 2019
Daniel is excellent and very professional. He is very meticulous, trustworthy, and will do an excellent job for your home plumbing needd. I will recommend him to homeowners.
Always Rescue Plumbing Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Norcal was great! JC was always punctual and completed the work efficiently and timely. I appreciated his explaining everything he did and keeping me informed of his progress!
NorCal Handyman
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Reviewed in October 2021
Clear Water Plumbing is an excellent company. Derrick and his associates work really hard to get the job done. If you want the job done correctly and in a timely fashion please call Clear Water Plumbing. Really good people to work with.
Clear Water Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2020
It went great. I would hire Mr. Sandoval again in a heartbeat. He arrived early and was very professional. And he was able to repair an annoying drip.
PLUMBING SERVICES A+
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Reviewed in August 2009
They normally work with the Sacramento area and are more familiar with their codes rather then in Medesto's. If they would have been more familiar with my codes, the estimate would have been a little closer. In all fairness, they came from Sacramento at my request.
The Trenchless Co
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Reviewed in December 2010
GREAT SERVICE! The moment Artura stepped into the entry way (right on time!) on a rainy Saturday and pulled out shoe covers to protect my carpets I knew I'd found the right man for the job. The day before I'd called someone from Craigslist and he showed up late, reeking of cigarettes, with no...
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Reviewed in May 2019
We had Discount Plumbing come over and install a tankless water heater for us. It was the most thorough job somebody ever done in this house. Hector spent 12 hours in the house and by 10 PM we had hot water running. He and his helper took the old heater out, then he installed probably 5 other...
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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

If your wall is wet, but there isn’t a leak, it’s likely a result of humidity and condensation from running a hot shower or cooking in the kitchen. The best way to remedy this issue is to run the fan in the bathroom when you’re showering or in the kitchen when you’re cooking. You can also use a dehumidifier to help remove moisture from the air.

Flushing a water softener is another way to refer to a thorough cleaning of the system. The process involves several steps, including disconnecting electrical power from the system, physically draining the water and salt from the brine tank, scrubbing away deposits, putting the system back together, and performing a regeneration to clean the resin and resin tank.

The time it takes to fix a leaking pipe is determined by the location of the leak, the extent of the damage, and the experience level of the person completing this task. Leaks from exposed pipes should only take an hour or so, but that can increase to several hours if a significant section of pipe needs to be replaced. Pipes in walls or ceilings will take two to six hours, while complex underground pipe repairs can take multiple days.

You might need a permit to modify or repair any portion of your plumbing system, including drainage lines, depending on where you live. In some areas, simple replacements of existing drain lines don’t require a permit. We recommend asking your drain pipe installer or your local building department about permitting requirements. In many cases, only certified plumbers can pull plumbing permits, so you’ll usually need to leave the permit application to your professional. The fee for the permit will be passed to you on your project bill, though.

Shut-off valves, like any other piece of metal hardware, can corrode, age, get worn down, and eventually break or rust into place. Occasionally spray your shut-off valve with WD-40 to stall it from rusting. If it really gets stuck, a wrench and WD-40 will usually do the trick, but you will need to call a plumber if it’s completely unmovable.

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