Tips Page
Dripping Faucet?
This is usually because sediments are built up in the aerator. Try taking the old
aerator off and replacing it with a new one. They only cost a couple of dollars. If
this didn't do the trick... you may need new washers and seats, or a new faucet
altogether. If its a single handle shower faucet.. you would need a new stem or
cartridge. If you have a two or three handle shower - bath faucet... you may need new
valve stems, seats and washers.
Water Pressure too high or too Low?
Go buy a water pressure gage, screw it into your spigot (after the water pressure
regulator) and check. If it reads below 50 lbs p.s.i. or above 70 lbs p.s.i., give us
a call. If over 80 lbs p.s.i.... it would be very dangerous and would need to change
the water pressure regulator immediately! as your pipes could blow out and flood your
home causing major damage. A safe pressure is around 55 to 60-65 lbs p.s.i. In fact...
it is advisable that if your pressure is below 50 or above 70 the water pressure
regulator should be changed just to be safe.
Toilet Clogged?
If your plunger didn't do the trick, try using a toilet Auger. That's what we would
use. Sometimes the auger wont do the trick. If not... call us and we'll come out and
pull your toilet.
Jammed Garbage Disposal?
Make sure the garbage disposer is turned off first! Then use an allen wrench directly
underneath and in the center of the disposal. Turn back and forth several times. This
should break free the jam. Be sure to hit the re-set button if needed. It is usually
located on the bottom as well.
Water heater maintenance
At least once every other year, turn water off to water heater, turn off the water
valve then drain. This will remove the sediment and increase the efficiency and life
of you water heater.
Got Roots?
If you keep having to call the drain guy because of roots in your line and don't want
to pay the price of fixing the effected pipe, use Root-X Root Killer at least once
every 8 months. We are a dealer of Root-X and would be glad to supply this product for
you.
Mainline Clog?
One way to tell if you have a mainline clog is if you run the water in sink next to
toilet and your toilet starts bubbling. That means it is clogged.
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