Dominick Plumbing Blog
Honest plumbing advice for Valley homeowners
Practical guides on water heaters, softeners, leak repair, and the quirks of Scottsdale & Phoenix-area plumbing — written by the technicians doing the work.
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Faucets
Shower Valve Replacement in Scottsdale: What to Expect, What It Costs
Leaking shower handle or scalding water? A Scottsdale plumber's guide to shower valve replacement — access, cost, and brands worth installing.
May 26, 20265 min readRead article -
Toilets
Should You Upgrade to a Comfort-Height Toilet? A Scottsdale Plumber's Honest Take
Comfort-height toilets sit 2 inches taller than standard. Here's who actually benefits, who shouldn't bother, and what to look for when replacing yours.
May 26, 20264 min readRead article -
Drain Cleaning
How to Prevent Kitchen Drain Clogs in Scottsdale (Without Calling a Plumber)
Hard water plus cooking grease is the #1 cause of kitchen clogs in Scottsdale. Here's exactly how to prevent it — and the mistake to stop.
May 26, 20264 min readRead article -
Faucets
Are Touchless Kitchen Faucets Actually Worth It? A Scottsdale Plumber's Review
Touchless faucets cost twice as much. After installing hundreds across Scottsdale, here's our honest take on whether they're worth the upgrade.
May 25, 20264 min readRead article -
Toilets
One-Piece vs Two-Piece Toilets: Which Is Right for Your Scottsdale Home?
Stuck between a sleek one-piece and a traditional two-piece toilet? A Scottsdale plumber breaks down cost, cleaning, performance and resale impact.
May 25, 20264 min readRead article -
Drain Cleaning
7 Warning Signs of a Main Sewer Line Clog Every Scottsdale Homeowner Should Know
Catch a main sewer line clog before raw sewage hits your floor. Here are the 7 early warning signs Scottsdale plumbers see every week — and what to do next.
May 25, 20264 min readRead article -
Faucets
The 2026 Kitchen Faucet Buying Guide for Scottsdale Homes
Pull-down, pull-out, touchless, or commercial-style? A Scottsdale plumber breaks down kitchen faucet types, finishes, and what actually survives our hard water.
May 24, 20265 min readRead article -
Toilets
Why Your Toilet Keeps Running: 6 Causes and Fixes (Scottsdale Plumber's Guide)
A running toilet wastes up to 200 gallons a day. Here are the 6 causes a Scottsdale plumber sees every week — and which ones you can fix yourself.
May 24, 20264 min readRead article -
Drain Cleaning
Drain Cleaning vs Hydrojetting: Which Does Your Scottsdale Home Actually Need?
Snake or hydrojet? Learn the real difference, when each is the right call, and what Scottsdale homeowners should expect to pay in 2026.
May 24, 20265 min readRead article -
Water Quality
What Contaminants Have Been Found in Scottsdale Water? (2026 Update)
From PFAS and chromium-6 to disinfection byproducts and hardness, here's a plain-English look at what's actually in Scottsdale tap water — and how to filter it.
May 22, 20267 min readRead article