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PLUMBING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We charge by the job and not by the hour, so you don’t have to put us on the clock and worry about the speed of the technician. We give you a price for the complete job, and we stay until it is done.
Normal water pressure for a residential home should be between 30-70 psi. City water pressures can range from 30-120 psi. Anything over 80 is considered high and could be causing damage to your plumbing system. For high pressure, we usually recommend a Pressure Reduction Valve (PRV). Anything under 30 is considered low and indicates a problem within your plumbing system, such as a leak.
Regular flushing of your water heater is probably the single most important step you can take to prolong its service life and to save energy. Over time, sediments build up in the bottom of your water heater. These sediments act as a barrier between the flame and the tank, thereby making your heater burn longer and hotter. This is not only destructive to the tank, but highly inefficient and will significantly raise your heating costs. Besides regularly flushing these sediments away, we also advise adding a water treatment system to your home to filter or condition the water so it is less corrosive to your plumbing system.

It’s a complicated answer, but a water conditioner can be anything that treats your water, from a basic point-of-use filter to a water softener to a system that electronically treats the water so it does less damage to your plumbing system. Which system is best for you is a matter of what your goals are and what you want to spend. Our technicians will be more than happy to discuss your needs and give you some options for the best system for you.

There are several easy treatments that might eliminate your problem. One method is to pour a box of baking soda down the disposal while it is on and while the water is running. Another option is to use a cup of automatic dishwasher detergent (such as Cascade) in place of the baking soda. If neither of those helps, we will be happy to send a technician out to diagnose the problem.
It can be one of a number of problems. The most likely cause is a leaking water control diaphragm. But it can also be a faulty fill valve, a bad tank-to-bowl gasket, or loose or leaking seals on the tank mounting bolts. We will be happy to send a technician out to diagnose the problem

The most likely reason would be that the trap is dry. This is a common problem in guest baths due to infrequent use. The water in the trap can slowly evaporate without regular use of the shower, thereby permitting sewer gas to rise into the house. The simple solution in that situation is to run your shower every few weeks to keep some water in the trap.