This brings a whole new meaning to the term ” Black Friday”. Leaking faucets can cause alot of damage. This one ruined the cabinet and mold was growing on the wall. We replaced the faucet, cleaned up the mold and replaced the back wall. He was very happy with the result. If you have items like this one that need attention at your house, call us at 801-554-3095 for a free estimate. Have a nice day.
Finding a great plumber can be a challenge for someone who is a new homeowner or new to an area. One way is to read online reviews. There are websites like Google, Angie’s List and Thumbtack to search. Another way is to ask a realtor, friends, or neighbors.
Once a plumber is located, a good way to learn about the quality of their work is to schedule a small job such as a faucet replacement or water heater inspection. This is a way to try their work in a non-crisis setting and also establish a relationship in the event of a plumbing emergency when a reliable plumber is needed ASAP. A plumber should always be licensed, bonded, and insured.
If a homeowner notices orange water coming from a hot water faucet, this may indicate the water heater has developed a crack in the liner, and the surrounding stainless steel is rusting. Other signs include an unusual taste or smell.
The liner is one of the parts of a water heater which cannot be repaired, and the unit will have to be replaced. A crack in the liner is often caused by high heat or pressure, both of which can damage the liner. Since the stainless steel sleeve rusts fairly quickly, the water heater should be replaced before the rust corrodes the sleeve entirely and the water heater starts leaking on the ground.
Plumbing problems such as that tiny leak beneath the sink in the kitchen or bathroom vanity can quietly grow, damaging the flooring and cabinets.
Locating a supply line leak is a simple matter of repeatedly pressing a clean, dry tissue against the shutoff valve and connections until the tissue comes away damp.
To find a drain leak, touch the tissue against each fitting and connection as the water drains out until you locate the source. If you have a dishwasher, test that as well.
Some customers like to fix these small problems themselves. Others want us to repair them in case there is an underlying problem causing the leak. We’re here to help.
Does your house have a sewer smell? The p-trap is the loop under the drain in the sink. That loop fills with water, which keeps the gasses out. When a homeowner has a spare bathroom or shower they rarely use, the water in that p-trap will sometimes dry out. The gasses from the sewer begin to sneak back into the home. Running water down the drain will cause the p-trap to refill, and the odor stops.
Other causes of odors are a clogged drain or broken drain pipe, a clogged vent pipe, or leaking wax ring.
If your house smells like methane gas, call Perfect Plumber, and we’ll come out and fix the problem. Sewer odors are never fun!!
