Plumbing issues often start small but can quickly cause wasted water or damage if left untreated. Recently, our team at Family Home Plumbing completed a full-service plumbing upgrade for a homeowner in Seaside, CA, restoring their home’s water efficiency and pressure.

 The Challenge

The homeowner had a running toilet upstairs — wasting water and driving up utility costs. Outside, their main water shut-off and pressure regulator were rusted and unreliable, making it hard to control water flow.

 The Solution

Our licensed plumbers handled both issues in one visit:

• Replaced the toilet flapper and fill valve, flushing and testing for proper function.
• Cut out the old 1” copper line leading to a rusted gate valve and regulator.
• Installed a new 1” ball valve shut-off, 1” pressure regulator, and new tee and hose bib.
• Set the home’s water pressure to a steady 65 PSI, ensuring smooth, consistent flow.

After careful inspection, everything was leak-free and operating perfectly.

 The Result

The homeowner now enjoys a more efficient toilet, reliable water pressure, and a safer plumbing system designed to last. Preventive upgrades like these save homeowners from costly emergency repairs down the road.

If you live in Seaside, Monterey, Carmel, or Pebble Beach, and notice inconsistent pressure, running toilets, or aging valves — it might be time for a quick plumbing check-up.

 Call Family Home Plumbing today at (831) 998-3858  for trusted, local plumbing service done right the first time.