Alhambra plumbing guides
For houses near Main Street, courtyard apartments and everything in between. Pick a topic and see what to check first.
For owners, managers and tenants
Many Alhambra calls come from buildings with several units, so these guides note who usually arranges access and what a manager needs to know.
- Tank or tankless with Alhambra's hard waterAlhambra water runs about 240 ppm hard.
- Finding your sewer cleanoutMain line clearing starts at the cleanout.
- Pinhole leaks in copper water linesA pinhole leak in copper supply pipe sprays a fine mist or leaves a green spot.
- Water under your water heaterWater under a tank heater can come from the drain valve, the relief valve pipe, condensation or the tank itself.
- Replacing an old toiletSwapping an older Alhambra toilet means measuring rough-in, choosing a bowl shape and checking the flange.
- A leaking garbage disposalA leak under the sink near your disposal comes from the sink flange, dishwasher hose, drain outlet or a cracked body.
- A slow bathroom sinkMost slow bathroom sinks clog at the pop-up stopper or in the trap.