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Guides from Shelton Plumbing
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Backflow: What It Actually Is, and What a Failed Test Means
Backflow prevention is one of those things nobody thinks about until a test comes back failed. Here's what's actually being tested.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
A Slow Drain vs a Blocked Sewer Line: How to Tell Them Apart
Not every slow drain is the same problem, and knowing which one you have changes what actually needs to happen next.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Five Things a Plumber Checks on Your Water Heater, and What a Bad One Looks Like
A water heater doesn't usually fail all at once. It gives five separate warnings first, if you know where to look.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Hard Water in Central Texas: What It's Doing to Your Pipes and Water Heater
The water doesn't look any different coming out of the tap. What it's doing inside your pipes is a different story.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Winterizing Your Central Texas Plumbing Before the Next Hard Freeze
Central Texas homes aren't built the way northern homes are, and that's exactly why a single overnight freeze can do so much damage.