Posts tagged plumbing repair
Top 5 Reasons for Leaky Pipes
May 2nd
Posted by admin in Emergency Plumbing
A plumbing repair service is most often needed when something is leaking in your home. Leaky pipes require a good inspection from professional plumber since it may be evident in other parts of your home. As they say, an ounce of prevention is way better than a pound of cure.
- Gaps and crevices. When a nail or a screw comes loose from it’s hole, this will create a gap where water can eventually seep out. Crevices and gaps where items previously seal it tight are one of the major reasons why leaky pipes abound.
- Cracks. Cracks due to some form of damage, whether from natural calamities, applied force or accidents can cause major damage to your pipes, which would then require the to call us. More >
Sink and Drain Repair
Apr 29th
Posted by admin in Plumbing Repairs
Most of the time minor sink drain repair can usually be handled with a simple plunger. The plunger is an excellent drain-clearing, drain repair tool, but it often fails to work because it’s incorrectly used. The typical mistake is to just pump up and down two or three times, expecting the water to whoosh down making for a quick and easy bathtub drain repair. Not so fast first fill the sink or tube partially with water, then start plunging vigorously ,work the plunger in an up and down motion several times before quickly pulling it off the drain opening. More >
Plumbing Repairs Tips and Tricks
Apr 19th
Posted by admin in Plumbing Repairs
Plumbing seems to intimidate most people, from leaking faucets to installing an outdoor sink. While most plumbing projects are indeed more complex than your typical DIY projects, there are a couple of things that you can accomplish in less than half a day. Here are some of the 4 easiest plumbing jobs you can do around your house. Luckily, the most common plumbing Repair issues are the easiest to fix. More >
Bathtub Drain
Apr 13th
Posted by admin in Plumbing Repairs
How to Repair a Bathtub Drain Overflow Faceplate that has No Screws
The faceplate for a bathtub overflow is located on the sidewall of the tub right below the faucet. The faceplate usually has a lever that controls a drain stopper. The holes of the overflow that allow water to drain as it rises are usually located on the edge of the faceplate at the four o’clock and eight o’clock positions. Most of the time the overflow faceplate is attached using screws, in some cases, however it may be secured using caulk. Removing a caulked faceplate will take about ½ hour.