| I have a bad leak
that won’t stop running. What can I do to stop it? |
 All homes have a main shutoff valve that can be turned
off in the event of an emergency to stop the flow of water.
Where ever
the main supply line enters your home is where you will typically find
the shutoff valve. In most cases, the water shutoff will be in the
basement, however in some cases (in particular slab condos or
townhouses) it may be found in another area such as a utility closet.
If
you see a water meter or well tank, you will almost always find a
shutoff valve in that immediate area. |
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| If we use more than one plumbing fixture at a time
the pressure drops too low – What can be done? |
| This problem is typically due to the water service or the piping
inside the house. Most people assume that their pressure is bad however
the problem may actually be the volume of water inside the piping. Many
older homes have galvanized water service lines and some even have
galvanized piping throughout their interior. As galvanized pipes age
they
begin to corrode and as the corrosion builds inside, the pipes let less and
less water through. For most people, running a new service line
from the street into your home proves the most beneficial. We’d be happy
to look at and give estimates on any such job |
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| Why do I get a burst of scalding hot or freezing cold
water when I'm taking a shower and a toilet is flushed? |
| Prior to the mid 90’s most homes did not have pressure balanced
valves that protected exactly such things from happening.. The easiest
way to fix this in most homes is by replacing the tub or shower valve
with a new one that is pressure balanced. to replace the shower valve or
install what is called a tempura valve. Depending on how the house is
laid out, we normally would recommend replacing the shower valve to
correct this problem. Depending on the layout and situation we can
usually o this without the need to have any tile work done. Give us a
call and we’d be happy to discuss options with you. |
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| When we use our plumbing the downstairs bathroom
toilet or tub is filling with water. What is the problem? |
| A bathtub or toilet that it filling with water on the lower level is
caused by something blocking the sewer drain pipe. As the blockage holds
water pools in the pipe and eventually backs up to the lowest open
fixture, a tub or toilet. Most likely the line can be snaked out and the
clog cleared however the problem could persist due to a separated pipe
or roots growing through the line outside. We can work with you to fix
this problem in any stage. |
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| I have an unusually high water bill this month and
nothing has changed in terms of my use in the house. I don’t see any
leaks so where am I losing water? |
| A leaky faucet and a running toilet can run up the cost of your
water bill quickly. If you have checked and do not find any water loss
inside the house then most often the leak is on the outside water
service. Because it is difficult to find the problem area underground,
in most cases it is more cost effective to run a new line. If you need
help trying to figure out why your water bills have jumped then contact
us and we’d be happy to come out and take a look. |
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| I want to change or upgrade one of my older toilets
for looks but I’ve heard the new low consumption ones need to be flushed
twice to work. Are there any good brands out there that flush really
well? |
| When the 1.6 GPF toilets were mandated back in the early 90’s many
had problems with loss of flushing power. Most of the brands have
improved greatly and now some even flush many times better than their
older counterpart, some even with as little as 1.3 gpf. Through our
years of experience there are certain brands we have come to trust more
than others. Call us and we can recommend a toilet that fits your needs. |
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| My water heater is near the end of its lifespan and I
was considering opting for a new tankless water heater to save on energy
costs. What is the best solution for conserving energy? |
| It is hard to say without knowing your home what type of water
heater best suits your needs however in terms of energy conservation the
tankless gas hot water heaters are roughly 25-35 percent more efficient
than the older tank style. They are more expensive upfront but they pay
for themselves in a few short years. They also have a 20 year lifespan
to a old tank style hot water heaters 10. We will be happy to discuss
all the options available to you and can help you with your best choice. |
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| I hate wasting water and time while the shower gets
hot. Is there way to correct this? |
| Huge amounts of water are wasted every day across the country while
people wait for their water to get hot. AS water sits in your piping
while not being used it begins to cool and each time you use a fixture
you need to use up that cooled water before you get warmth. The farther
away the fixture is from the hot water heater, the more water you waste
waiting for it to get hot. The easiest way to fix this is by adding
recirculating pump to your plumbing that will allow instant access to
hot water when need. It is one of the products we highly recommend
located with other water/energy saving items in our green plumbing
section. We’d be happy to explain how the system works and install one
in your home. Call today for more info and click HERE to jump to our
green plumbing section and view the pump along with other items. |
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| What is the typical lifespan of a water heater? |
| Life spans vary greatly depending on model and make but typically
they last between 8-12 years. If your water heater is older than this,
call today and have it replaced now before it fails and avoid the mess
and hassle of a leak or no hot water. We also offer new gas tankless
water heaters that are supposed to last 20 to 25 years according to
their manufactures and cut down significantly on energy use. Give us a
call to discuss any of these options. . Another big difference between a
professional brand and a consumer brand is the warranty. |
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| I am tired of having to refill my propane tanks for
my grill. How do I go about getting a permanent line installed? |
| As long as you have either propane or natural gas in your home we
are able to run a line out to where your grill is. Your grill may also
have to be converted depending on what type you have but usually this is
a simple task. |
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| All of a sudden some of my toilets and faucets
started dripping. What caused this to happen? |
| Typically this is caused by an increase in the water pressure in
your house by either thermal expansion or an increase from street
pressure. Both are easily remedied and can usually be taken care of
quickly. Call today and ask about what options we offer to fix such
issues. |
