If you live in Mesa, you’re probably dealing with hard water. Throughout Arizona, the water is considered very hard, much harder than in other parts of the country. And it often leaves spots on dishes, creates white scale on faucets and showerheads, makes soap harder to rinse away, and allows scale to build up inside…
Hard water may not pose any health risk, but it can be hard on your plumbing systems. And in the Valley, there’s an abundance of hard water. In Mesa, the water hardness ranges from 12-22 grains per gallon, indicating a relatively high amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium found in the water. In other words,…
In 2025, we had 122 days at or above 100°F. No matter how well you deal with heat, that’s hot. But summers in Glendale are about more than just extreme heat. When monsoon storms arrive, they can bring lightning, high winds, blowing dust, heavy rain, flash flooding, and sudden power interruptions. That combination can stress…
We get about half of our total annual rainfall in Glendale during monsoon season. These sudden downpours, high winds, and lightning can affect more than roads, roofs, trees, and outdoor furniture. They can also affect the electrical and low-voltage systems that help protect and light your home. So, if you’re seeing an outdoor motion sensor…
We get a double whammy in the summer here. July and August are usually the two hottest months of the year, and also when we get more than half of the entire year’s precipitation. The monsoon rains can bring relief from the high temperatures and drought conditions, but they also bring flooding, lightning, and lots…
According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles are mandatory in any area where water and electricity might come together. Outlets must be installed within six feet of any potential water source or in unfinished or damp spaces to cut the power when moisture is detected or electricity leaks. You’ve…
The official monsoon season June 15 through September 30, although if you’ve lived in Glendale for a few years, you know that we typically don’t see the heavy storms until July. Once those storms arrive, however, they can cause problems with your outdoor outlets. Glendale homes spend much of the year in dry heat, then…
The EPA says the average family can waste 180 gallons per week, or 9,400 gallons annually, from household leaks. That’s bad enough, but if the leak is hidden under a concrete slab, it can cause damage for weeks or months. By the time you notice something off about your water bill, your foundation might be…
Your water is under constant pressure. It’s critical to move it through your pipes and out the tap. But when it leaks or ruptures under the slab in your Gilbert home, it’s a serious problem. An experienced plumbing company like George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical can identify the exact location of the leak, stop it,…
You’re walking across your living room or bathroom in the middle of one of our hot Arizona summers and you’ve got the air conditioning running. But when you step onto a patch of tile or carpet that feels strangely warm. You move a bit, and things are back to normal, but this odd hot spot…
You wake up in the middle of the night to a faint, mysterious hissing sound behind your bathroom wall, or perhaps you open your monthly utility statement only to find a sky-high spike in your water bill. You may have a plumbing problem. If your home was built before the mid-90s, there’s a pretty good…
According to the Insurance information Institute, more than 22% of claims are for water damage in homes. They are more common than you might think and more expensive. The average claim is for more than $15,000 and that only includes fixing the damage, not the underlying problem. When you’re think about water damage, your first…
In Tempe, we generally have three basic types of homes: None of these homes ais immune from plumbing problems and often have similar symptoms like bathroom drains that are clogged, shower drains smelling like sewage, or kitchen sinks that seem to take forever to drain. For many homeowners and landlords, the answer has always been…
If you’ve searched online for drain cleaning recently, you’ve probably seen advertisements promising to clear your drain for $99. At first glance, it sounds like a bargain. After all, how complicated can it be to clear a clog? Then the technician arrives, spends a few minutes looking at the problem, and suddenly you’re being told…
Your kitchen smells terrible. You’ve emptied the trash. Wiped down the counters. Checked the refrigerator. Maybe you’ve even run the garbage disposal several times, thinking a little extra water will flush out whatever is causing the odor. Yet the smell keeps coming back. The garbage disposal smell may be caused by food stuck to the…
You clean the drain cover, pull out a clump of hair, and watch the water disappear down the drain again. Problem solved, right? Not necessarily. Many Tempe homeowners find themselves repeating this routine every few weeks. The shower starts draining slowly, they remove some hair, and it drains better. But then, shower clogs come back….
We’ve all done it. A drain starts emptying slowly, and we try a plunger or grab the drain cleaner. Chemical drain cleaners can clear clogs, but they might also leave some problems in their wake. In most cases, the solution is temporary. Plumbers in the Tempe area often find hidden plumbing problems that are a…
Scottsdale’s housing stock concentrates more dollars per square foot of vulnerable electronics than almost anywhere in the Valley: luxury smart-home systems, dual HVAC compressors, EV chargers, pool equipment, designer LED, and solar inverters — not to mention all of your other appliances. And the weather here can cause considerable damage. Arizona experienced more than $34…
If you’ve lived in Scottsdale for more than a year, you’ve probably seen headlines like these: It’s bad enough when the lights go out, but it can also be serious damage when the power goes back on. There are often fluctuations in the electricity supply, which can zap your appliances. Even lightning that flashes nearby…
How much does a whole-house surge protector cost in Scottdale? Typically, Scottsdale homeowners can expect to pay between $300 and $1,000, depending on the surge protection device selected, the condition of the electrical panel, and any additional electrical work required. The unit itself can cost between $50 and $300, depending on the protection rating and…
Walk into almost any Scottsdale home, and you’ll find power strips behind televisions, under desks, and tucked beside entertainment centers. They help you plug more things into your outlets, but most don’t provide surge protection. Unfortunately, that assumption can become expensive if power surges or a lightning strike hits. So, understanding the difference between surge…
When lighting is in the area, you might worry about a direct hit, knocking out your power, air conditioning, and other appliance. While that happens, damage often occurs a bit more subtly. Every time the power fluctuates or is restored after an outage, your AC system experiences electrical stress. Over time, these repeated events can…
When you find out you need a sewer line repair in the Phoenix area, you know it’s not good. Most people think of backhoes digging up their yard, jackhammering the sidewalk, destroying their landscaping, and an expensive bill. But that’s not always the case. Before you hire someone to start digging at your home in…
Sewer odors in your home, frequent backups, drains that clear slowly: it may need a simple drain cleaning or it may require a sewer line repair. If it’s the latter, one question you’ll probably have is this: Who is responsible for sewer line repair? In most cases, it’s you. But not always. It depends on…
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