Expert Redlands Plumbers

Clogged Drains – It’s happened to all of us at some point.  You are taking a shower, and the water doesn’t want to drain. Shower and bathtub drain gets clogged with hair, grease, and dirt over time. You can try and clear the pipe yourself, but often it just keeps coming back. That’s because you need a professional plumber with the right equipment to clean out the drain and pipes.

Broken Water Heater – Water heaters can end up getting all sorts of issues over the years. At first, you may notice the water doesn’t get as hot as it once did or worse no hot water at all. You may also hear loud noises coming from it if the unit isn’t working correctly. And worst of all you may notice water leaking around the location of your water heater.

Broken or Jammed Garbage Disposal – Not all garbage disposals are built the same. There are different size disposals based on household needs. Smaller households can usually get away with smaller size motors like a 1/3 or ½ HP.  However, if you have a large family, you may need something with more horsepower like a ¾ or even a 1 HP garbage disposal. Over time your pipes may get clogged if you don’t have the right size motor for your disposal.

Clogged Toilet – There are several reasons why you may get a clogged toilet. Some of the most common causes include flushing things that shouldn’t be flushed, plumbing or toilet parts wearing out, and something could be stuck in the pipes or sewer lines.

Running Toilet – Just like having a leaky faucet a running toilet can be a massive waste of money and is an annoyance. A few of the most common reasons are the fill valve not turning off, worn out flapper seal, and a corroded toilet handle.  

Leaky Pipes – Overtime pipes build up with corrosion, and that can lead to clogs which is the number one reasons on how leaky pipes start.  It is critical to get a professional plumber to determine the specific cause of the leak and fix it before further damage occurs.

Low Water Pressure – If you have low water pressure at your home there is a good chance there is an underlying problem somewhere.  Some of the main reasons that can cause this are plumbing leaks or blockage somewhere in the lines.

Slow Draining Sink – This can happen in the kitchen sink, but it is more common to have a stopped-up or slow draining sink in a bathroom. In a bathroom sink, both hair and soap scum contribute to the pipes and pivot rod becoming clogged.

Sewer System Backup – The most common reason why a sewer system backups is a clog somewhere in the sewer line.  A few other reasons backups occur are from damaged from tree roots and collapsed or broken sewer lines.