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Common
Questions
What should I do to take care of my faucets and sinks?
Even small drips can waste many gallons of water a day! Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or small leaks. Always repair leaky faucets right away, to avoid water damage to your fixtures and pipes. Remove and clean your faucet aerators annually to ensure an even flow of water. Make sure overflow holes on tubs and vanities are clear and open to prevent water damage to floors and ceilings.
Can I replace my two-handled faucet with a single-handle faucet?
Usually, faucet dimensions and sink openings are standard throughout the plumbing industry, so the answer is usually yes. There are a few exceptions, so check the size of the sink opening before you buy new fixtures.
How can I prevent clogged drains?
The main culprit may be tree roots or grease. We can snake/cable the line and attempt to get the line as clear as possible.
Are acid or caustic liquid drain openers harmful to pipes?
I recommend NOT using them. The acid or caustic ingredients are trapped in your pipes, and it can severely damage them. Contact us to snake/cable your slow draining or clogged drain.
Why doesn't my old water heater work as well as it used to?
This is usually due to a sediment buildup in your tank. As water heaters grow older, they accumulate sediment and lime deposits. If the sediment buildup is not removed periodically, the sediment will greatly reduce the water heater's performance level. At least once every year, drain and flush the water from the tank. This is a service that we can provide.
What’s the best way to extend the life of my garbage disposal?
Always use plenty of cold water when running your disposal, and avoid overloading it. Never dispose of very hard items like bones or corn husks. And never use an acid or caustic drain cleaner. You can extend the life of your hands by never using them to remove items dropped inside – use tongs instead!
What’s the best way to check for toilet leaks?
Toilet leaks can be wasteful and expensive. At least once a year, check your toilet for leaks by adding a small amount of red food coloring to the tank, and then check the toilet bowl later. If the toilet bowl water is colored red, water is seeping through from the tank. If it is leaking, you should replace the tank ball.
Even small drips can waste many gallons of water a day! Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or small leaks. Always repair leaky faucets right away, to avoid water damage to your fixtures and pipes. Remove and clean your faucet aerators annually to ensure an even flow of water. Make sure overflow holes on tubs and vanities are clear and open to prevent water damage to floors and ceilings.
Can I replace my two-handled faucet with a single-handle faucet?
Usually, faucet dimensions and sink openings are standard throughout the plumbing industry, so the answer is usually yes. There are a few exceptions, so check the size of the sink opening before you buy new fixtures.
How can I prevent clogged drains?
- Do not rinse fats or cooking oils down the kitchen sink. Liquid fats solidify in the cold pipes and create clogs even if you use hot water.
- To help prevent clogs, fit all your tubs and shower drains with a strainer that catches hair and soap chips, and clean the strainer regularly.
- Use BIO-CLEAN monthly to promote positive bacteria and enzyme growth that well eat grease and soap scum in your sanitary drain lines and septic systems. Nothing works on a hair clog.
The main culprit may be tree roots or grease. We can snake/cable the line and attempt to get the line as clear as possible.
Are acid or caustic liquid drain openers harmful to pipes?
I recommend NOT using them. The acid or caustic ingredients are trapped in your pipes, and it can severely damage them. Contact us to snake/cable your slow draining or clogged drain.
Why doesn't my old water heater work as well as it used to?
This is usually due to a sediment buildup in your tank. As water heaters grow older, they accumulate sediment and lime deposits. If the sediment buildup is not removed periodically, the sediment will greatly reduce the water heater's performance level. At least once every year, drain and flush the water from the tank. This is a service that we can provide.
What’s the best way to extend the life of my garbage disposal?
Always use plenty of cold water when running your disposal, and avoid overloading it. Never dispose of very hard items like bones or corn husks. And never use an acid or caustic drain cleaner. You can extend the life of your hands by never using them to remove items dropped inside – use tongs instead!
What’s the best way to check for toilet leaks?
Toilet leaks can be wasteful and expensive. At least once a year, check your toilet for leaks by adding a small amount of red food coloring to the tank, and then check the toilet bowl later. If the toilet bowl water is colored red, water is seeping through from the tank. If it is leaking, you should replace the tank ball.