Pardon me while I vent a little about one of the most annoying things that happens to those of us in the plumbing business. It doesn’t happen to Dutton Plumbing nearly as much as it does to the average plumbing shop – for a reason I’ll explain shortly – but when it does ...
Read MoreWith New Year just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you will declutter and clean your home for the year ahead. Your ...
View MoreChristmas time is in full swing and in the Simi Valley, there are lots of fun activities to do with all the family. At Dutton Plumbing, we’ve brought ...
View MoreWinter holiday season is upon us and for many people that means a hectic pace of gift shopping, meal planning and preparation, and tidying up the ...
View MoreWhen you have a plumbing issue , it is all too easy to try and ignore it. However, there are some plumbing problems that you shouldn’t avoid. ...
View MoreWhen the weather starts cooling down, it can be hard to find family-friendly things to do in the Simi Valley. Luckily, there is no shortage of fall ...
View MoreGo to just about any page on our website and you’ll find in the upper left an invitation to “See REAL Customer Reviews,” of which there are hundreds ...
View MoreA homeowner’s worst nightmare is to encounter a burst pipe . As the water starts to rise, you may start to panic. The key to stopping this chaos is to ...
View MoreMost of you are already taking steps to reduce water usage in California’s present drought, so some of these tips may be redundant. But here are some ...
View MoreLast month I shared the tale of $40,000 worth of damage done to owner Eric Dutton’s home by a plumbing accident in an old installation traced to a ...
View MoreOne of the most frustrating things you can have happen with your water heater is a faulty pilot light. You try to take a hot shower and all you are ...
View MoreNo one likes those pesky fruit flies, especially not near your kitchen drain. Although they are small, they are a big frustration for many homeowners. ...
View MoreYou see it just as I do on our busy freeways and streets. How many times do you witness drivers cruising along at 65 mph or a lot more while: Talking ...
View MoreWhen you are looking for high quality plumbing services , you want a company you can trust. Dutton Plumbing has been helping residents in the Ventura ...
View MoreYou may have seen the news last month when an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in New York killed seven people and sickened more than 80 others. It ...
View MorePipes bursting or becoming damaged on your home plumbing is an unfortunate event. It can lead to flooding and definitely water damage. So, let’s talk ...
View MoreThis video is worth thousands of words to describe what can happen when someone opts for cheap and sloppy plumbing. We’re a bit embarrassed – though ...
View MoreCleaning your drain after it has become clogged is one of your favorite things to do, right? Not! Alas, it is a chore that must be done periodically. ...
View MoreAs a homeowner, there are a number of systems to take care of, check and repair on a regular basis. While most homeowners take great pride in being ...
View MoreEver see one of those cartoons where you see a parched, disheveled man crawling through the desert and hallucinating an oasis? That’s about how I feel ...
View MoreYour washing machine probably gets a lot of use. In fact, the normal wear and tear is actually a lot of work for any home appliance. As such, you need ...
View MoreThe best part of being a homeowner is the freedom that it gives a person to change and alter their surroundings. Finding the right things to change ...
View MoreOne of the biggest purchases a person will make in their lifetime is a new home. Finding the right home will take a bit of time and effort but it is ...
View MoreWe are fortunate to live in a society marked by plentiful, high quality consumer goods that keep getting better. One that comes to mind is all those ...
View MoreWith so much information and videos online, it seems easy to turn any plumbing problem into a weekend project. Before you break out your tools, there ...
View MoreFirst, the bad news. Perhaps the worst plumbing nightmare you can experience is a broken sewer line that results in sewage backing up into your living ...
View MoreIt’s inevitable that your garden hose will spring a leak at some point, due to improper care or age. Whether you are using your garden hose to water ...
View MoreWhen it’s summertime in Simi Valley, there are limitless possibilities to enjoy the outdoors or cool off indoors while having fun. Here are the top ...
View MoreI didn’t know that until I read this report about a study from engineers at the University of Sheffield in England that found contaminants in the soil ...
View MoreIf you want to ensure your washing machine will last as long as possible, you will simply have to take care of it. This means taking the time to ...
View MoreIf you’re real squeamish you may want to skip this article, or at least not read it during a meal. Yet more and more people are starting to accept ...
View MoreIf you are having a little cooling or plumbing problems at home, then you might need to find a way to escape it all and beat the heat in the meantime. ...
View MoreDo you have a home sprinkler system? If you do, then you know how important it is to keep it in the best shape possible so that you will not have to ...
View MoreIt’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention, and our dire drought has created the need for many innovative water-saving measures. One ...
View MoreThe name Thomas Crapper rings a bell with many people. If asked who he was, after the inevitable giggle, most would answer that he’s the guy who ...
View MoreWhen it comes to the plumbing in your home, you will want to be sure to avoid any issues you can at all times. However, there are times of the year ...
View MoreWhen it comes to having hot or cold water in our home, most of us simply don’t think about it. We take for granted having enough water that’s the ...
View MoreWhen it comes to keeping your water bills down and your spirits up, you will want to know ways you can save water during the summer. You may use more ...
View MoreIn Western shoot-‘em-up movies you often see gunfighters hiding behind rain barrels for cover while firing at their enemies. Rain barrels were ...
View MoreIn my last blog I discussed the difficulties of tapping rainwater for potable household use. A more common and feasible approach to water reuse is ...
View MoreIf you love the warm weather, you aren’t alone. Spring is one of the favorite times of year for many people. The blooming trees and the sunnier days ...
View MoreThe chances are likely to be high that you don’t invest much thought into your septic tank. That is until you have a problem that demands your ...
View MoreWhen it comes to keeping your home running smoothly, you will want to be sure you septic tank runs as it should. This can help keep unpleasant smells ...
View MoreIt seems like once or twice a year we hear a story like this one about someone finding a snake in a toilet. In fact, a Google search also uncovers ...
View MoreWe all know how important water is to life as we know it. Here in Southern California, our persistent drought has made us especially appreciate how ...
View MoreIf you are a homeowner, there are a number of tasks that you must do to help keep your home running smoothly. One of these involves keeping the ...
View MoreCalling a 24-hour emergency plumber usually means that you’re going through a bit of a crisis. Once the initial shock has worn off, your thoughts will ...
View MoreWhen it comes to having the best plumbing components in your home, you will be faced with several choices. One of these may include choosing the best ...
View MoreA quick search on the internet for ‘plumber simi valley’ will retrieve a few results – about 94,000 to be a little more precise. Of course, not all of ...
View MoreWhether you are having some remodelling done or having a complete new kitchen or bathroom installation, now would be a great time to think of those ...
View MoreThe now ‘traditional’ water heaters that were once fitted in pretty much every home have almost become obsolete – comparisons to the more modern ...
View MoreWhen your company’s name is in big, colorful lettering on the sides of large service vehicles, you have a special incentive to make sure your drivers ...
View MoreWater – in small quantities and under its own weight, it can be fairly innocuous, easily cleaned up and nothing really to worry about. But add a ...
View MoreAs with everything in life, getting old, wearing out, breaking down is inevitable – just ask an old plumber how his knees are! Water heaters are just ...
View MoreWin $1,000 worth of plumbing, heating or air conditioning work If you haven’t checked out our Facebook page , do yourself a favor and pay a visit for ...
View MoreThere is usually very little indication when you have problems with your sewer line. In some cases, the sewer collapses in on itself, blocking the ...
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