Stories from under the floorboards.
Editorial index for the Phend journal — how-tos, neighborhood stories, and the occasional repair post-mortem from our crew in Mesa, Gilbert, and across the East Valley.
Garbage Disposal Repairs
When your garbage disposal has difficulty doing its job or if it makes terrifying sounds, you probably want to know if there is a quick fix to take care of the problem, or if it will need to be replaced. Garbage disposal repairs tend to be pretty simple...
What You Should Know About Water Pressure
Your home’s water pressure affects you more than you might think. From the expense and waste of extra water to the comfort of your daily shower, your water pressure matters. Especially if it is a sign of a problem, which you will want to know asap. What is...
Ask Pete: Why Does My Toilet Keep Running?
So many homeowners have questions they don’t feel comfortable asking. Mostly, they expect that they should already know the answer, but we as plumbers know that isn’t true. A common question people have is why is their toilet running either continuously or...
Our Guide To Repiping Your House
Do you have an older home that may be in need of plumbing work? Whether it’s an investment property or an aging home with a lot of plumbing issues, upgrading a home’s plumbing is always beneficial. And while a simple repair may cost less in the short-run,...
Emergency Plumbing Service
Having an emergency plumbing issue can be a horror of a situation. You might feel at a loss for what to do and want to call someone right away. And Phend is here to help with those emergencies. But that said, not every plumbing problem needs an emergency...
Water Heater Maintenance Tips and Tricks
A water heater is key to staying comfortable in your home. It gives you warm and hot water for bathing yourself and washing your clothes. When a hot water heater breaks, it can cause serious flood damage to your home. It’s hard to know when your hot water...
How A Toilet Works: Parts Of A Toilet Tank
You have probably not considered how a toilet works unless you have had trouble with it. And then you are on the phone with the plumber describing what is wrong, and the plumber is trying to translate your layman’s terms into actual plumbing lingo. Let’s...
Pressure Regulator Valve
What is a Pressure Regulator Valve and What Does it Do? A water pressure regulator valve does exactly what it sounds like. It regulates the pressure of the water coming into your house. It affects everything from your shower pressure to your water heater,...
Pros and Cons of Water Softeners
Are you experiencing the unpleasantness of Arizona’s hard water and thinking of installing a water softener? Read these pros and cons of water softeners as you make your decision. Then call Phend to install it!
How to Install a Toilet Seat
Sometimes you are moving into a place with terrible toilet seats, sometimes you realize you’ve lived a very long time with the same toilet and the seats are not what they used to be and sometimes they break, slip, or slide. Whatever the reason, if you’ve...
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