Low water pressure may be caused by a clogged fixture, failing PRV, water-heater restriction, filtration system, hidden leak or aging pipes. Learn how to identify the likely cause and when to call a licensed plumber.

Not every plumbing gadget needs an app. The upgrades we actually like — TOTO WASHLET, Navien recirculation, Flo by Moen, salt-free filtration and Mr. Steam — and the ones we don’t automatically recommend.

“My toilet won’t flush” can mean six different things. A weak flush, a rising bowl, or a gurgling shower each point to a different problem — and a different fix.

Do you really need a whole-house water filter—or are you being sold equipment you do not need? Learn what filters, softeners, conditioners and reverse-osmosis systems actually do, what they cannot do and why no system provides a completely maintenance-free home.

Tank or tankless for North County San Diego homes? Why CF Plumbing often prefers tankless—and when a tank still makes sense. We quote after we see your home.

A leaky faucet is one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners experience. Maybe your kitchen faucet won’t stop dripping, your bathroom faucet is leaking around the handle, or you’ve noticed water collecting around the base or underneath the sink. Sometimes the repair is relatively simple. Other times, especially with older, premium or luxury plumbing fixtures, determining why a faucet is leaking and locating the correct replacement parts can be much more involved. At

Hot water taking forever to reach your shower or faucet? Learn how hot water recirculation pumps, dedicated return lines and tankless recirculation systems can provide faster hot water and reduce water waste in Rancho Santa Fe homes.

Steam shower installation involves far more than connecting a generator. Learn why proper sizing, plumbing, drainage, ventilation, controls and service access are essential to a reliable system.

CF Plumbing specializes in smart toilet, TOTO NEOREST and TOTO WASHLET installation throughout La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Rancho Santa Fe. As one of only two preferred TOTO installers listed in San Diego County, we provide the specialized experience these advanced fixtures require.

We first published this in 2016 as a full sewer-line guide. CF Plumbing no longer cables, jets, or cameras sewer lines. This updated version explains how to tell a fixture problem from a main-line or sewer backup, and which call is actually ours. “My bathroom sink is draining slowly.” “My shower keeps backing up.” “My toilet flushed, and now I hear the shower gurgling.” We get calls like these all the time. One of the first things we want to know is whether one fixture is hav