Otherwise known as a pressure regulating valve or pressure reducing valve, this large, cone-shaped brass valve is located on your incoming main water line, most of the time inside the home. You may never have seen this valve if you have a crawlspace or a finished basement, but rest assured, it’s there (or should be). […]
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Water Conditioning

Twin Plumbing’s comprehensive Water Conditioning analysis will give you all the information you need to help you determine if your water is safe and just how healthy it is for you and your family. We provide: softeners & household filters replacement filters & cartridges complete drinking water systems Reducing the hardness of your water will […]
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Backflow Can be Hazardous! Backflow prevention programs are required to protect safe drinking water. “Safe drinking water” is federally-mandated and regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Although millions of Americans receive high quality drinking water every day from their public water systems, drinking water safety cannot be taken for granted. There are a number of […]
pressureWhen You Should Call a Plumber?
When it comes to our plumbing system, most homeowners do not know when a problem requires the services of a professional plumber. Sometimes a drain that will not unclog could mean there is something more serious with a plumbing system. The work of plumbers is much more far-reaching than dealing with just water supply issues. […]
A Little History About The Plumber Trade
Plumbers specialize in the installation and maintenance of water systems. Like electricians, they are required to obtain a license from a trade or vocational school and have a background in various aspects of industrial, domestic, and communal pipe work, water heating (steam- and gas- fitters), water treatment (such as water cleaning and purification), drainage, sewer […]
How “Green” Is Your Hot Water?
No, we’re not talking about the color of your hot water – although green water could indicate a problem. We’re talking about how your water is heated and about how much water and energy you could be conserving by switching to a tankless water heater (instant water heater). Pittsburgh tankless water heaters can save water […]
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Plumbing is part of many remodeling projects, whether the plan is to install a small clean-up sink in a garage or the project is a bathroom addition or a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel. Whether you are doing the remodel yourself or you are hiring a contractor, you will need to make some decisions about […]
Do You Have Clogged Pipes?
Part of remodel planning for any room in your Pittsburgh home that has pipes and faucets is to determine whether you have clogged pipes that need to be cleaned or replaced. Pipes can collect mineral build-up or rust over time. In some cases, this corrosion or mineral build-up can reduce the interior size of the […]
Drain Cleaning
A drainage system carries gray water and sewage out of the home. To keep the lines flowing freely in the city of Poway, it is important to hire Twin Plumbing to carry out regular drain cleaning. Unfortunately, a lot of individuals disregard cleaning their drains until they backup and cause damage. Clogs do not occur […]
Faucet Repair and Replacement
When faucets start to leak, some people will simply leave it be, thinking that the cost of faucet repair and replacement would cost them a lot more money than just paying for a few extra drops of water. However, what you might see as a few extra drops of water will actually turn out to […]
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