Plumbing FAQ’S: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions
Got a question? You aren’t alone! We get asked lot of the same questions from customers and are sharing the answers here to help you stay proactive with your home maintenance. If we don’t answer it here, though, please call us and we are happy to help.
What’s wrong with my water heater?
This is a multi-pronged question since there could be several reasons your water heater isn’t working properly. What have you noticed lately? Based on the most commonly occurring symptoms we’ll help you asses the problem.
- I’m not getting enough hot water.
- Don’t panic — more often than not, this can be remedied with a quick tweak to your temperature settings. Try turning up the temperature slightly and allow 24 hours for it to adjust. Don’t turn it up too high, though, as you will risk releasing water at a dangerous temperature. It’s best to keep it set at 120 degrees fahrenheit.
- I’m not getting any hot water.
- Chances are, this is being caused by one of two things: a faulty pilot control valve or a faulty thermocouple. While these aren’t major repairs, we recommend calling a trained plumbing professional to take care of them.
- My water smells like rotten eggs.
- Somehow a trace of bacteria may have entered into your tank. While we recommend calling us to flush the tank out, with a strong level of comfort and the help of a step-by-step guide, you could fix it yourself. Please call us if you need assistance.
- My water heater is making strange sounds
- Do you hear popping, cracking or rumbling? There may be some built up mineral deposits in your heater. A periodic flush can fix this, but if you continue to hear these sounds, it may be time for a new heater.
- There’s water puddling up around my tank
- Your tank is most likely leaking and this is an issue you don’t want to mess around with. Call us at the first sign of a leak. We are available around the clock 24/7.
Why are my shower drains always clogged?
As many of you could guess, hair is the most common culprit of a clogged drain. When showering, try your best to clean out the drain grate every day to prevent the loose hair from slipping down it. If you are struggling with a stubborn clog, we offer hydro-jetting, video inspection and rooter services that are sure to get the job done.
Why does the toilet keep running?
The is one of the most common plumbing questions asked. The usual reason is that the flap in the bottom of the tank isn’t sealing shut. Take the top off the tank and flush the toilet while watching the rubber flap. Does it completely close? If not, even though water is entering the tank, some of it is flowing out through the unsealed flap and therefore, the water continues to run because the float ball trigger is never activated to stop the flow since water never reaches the fill line. That’s why jiggling the handle works to stop the running. It’s attached to the rubber flap with a chain, and jiggling it will reposition the flap so that it may seal more securely.
Have another question we didn’t answer? Give us a call – we’re happy to help! Call 281.351.6661 for around the clock emergency service or to discuss any issues.
Family owned since 1986, Daniels Plumbing works hard to provide The Woodlands, Tomball, Spring, Cypress, Kingwood, and the Houston metro area with professional, high-quality plumbing services for both residential and commercial clients.
With over 25 years of experience, we work hard to consistently provide you with licensed, master plumbers performing the highest quality work at an affordable price, while providing the best in customer service.
You’ll quickly see that Daniels Plumbing is the most affordable, high quality, plumbing service in the area. Regardless of the size of the project, a licensed Daniels Plumbing professional will show up on time, diagnose the problem, provide an estimate, and with your approval will get started fixing your problem immediately.
If you are looking for a plumber in The Woodlands, Tomball, Spring or surrounding areas call us at (281) 351-6661 or contact us online to get your plumbing problem taken care of quickly. We have 24 hour service 7 days a week and there are no special charges for after- hours calls.