Drain Genie Plumbing Services

The main reason why the toilet is not filling or filling slowly is debris in the water line. The debris will work its way into the toilet and cause it to clog up in the fill valve. This can cause the toilet to fill extremely slowly. If one of your family members uses the toilet and someone else goes in right after them and flushes the toilet, it will not have enough water to flush the waste which causes a drain clog. Click to read more about why a toilet may be taking a long time to fill.

If there are roots in your drain line that means there is a breach in the drain line, even after your plumber has performed a drain cleaning service and has unclogged your drain. The problem will occur again once the line is broken and roots are present. They will grow back again causing you to have your plumber perform drain cleaning every 8 months or less. Click to read more about roots in a drain line.

We do offer free phone estimates, and most of the basic calls such as water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, garbage disposals and toilet repairs can be diagnosed over the phone with the plumber asking a few questions. There are some situations where we cannot give an estimate over the phone such as remodeling or a bad leak under the slab. With these situations, we charge a service fee, and then if we do the job, we take the service charge of the estimated job cost. Click to read more about free phone estimates.

Check with your local BBB to see the number of complaints they have received and if they were resolved. Ask for verified customer reviews. Many internet reviews are fake. Ask them to prove if reviews are real or give references. Call the plumbing company, and ask to speak to a plumber. Ask them questions, and see how they interact with you. By doing this, you can tell a lot about how they treat their customers. Click to read more about tips for choosing a plumbing company or effects of choosing a poor plumber. These are also important qualities to look for: Drop Clothes to protect carpets Check the Plumbing Repair 2 or 3 times to make sure there are no plumbing leaks. Clean Up Work Area Better Than It Was Before Explain Everything/All Plumbing Repairs upfront.

A dry well is an underground, drain-like structure that is strategically placed in areas prone to flooding. When it rains, gravity carries the excess water and runoff from the roof into the dry well. This absorbs the water and then dispels it across a large surface area away from your home. Additionally, if routed correctly, the dry well can also receive gray water from other sources such as sinks, showers, and laundry machines.

Many people think that a leak under the slab is only caused by pressurized water lines. That is not true in older homes. The drains are cast iron, and the drain has the potential to rust out and leak causing damage to your home. Wall leaks, on the other hand, are usually a lot easier to repair and locate for your plumber. Most of the time the customer hears a spraying sound, and the wall is moist when the plumber opens the wall to make the repair.

Many times the customer has no clue that they have a plumbing leak until they get a water bill. Most of the time these type of leaks need to be electronically found and can be costly for your plumber to fix. When repairing this type of leak it is best sometimes to just reroute the water lines into the attic. This is called a repipe and will alleviate this problem from happening again.

The answer is yes, it can if we go through a long period without rain. The ground can dry out and cause it to settle. If this happens under your plumbing system, it can cause your water main to crack and leak. It can also cause your sewer main to settle and break or make a dip in your sewer line, better known as a belly. Hot weather and UV rays can also damage exposed plumbing pipes.

The worst pests to cause damage to plumbing are rats, mice, and the occasional raccoon, but the rat is the most pesky because they will chew through wood. If your water lines are ran in the attic, they will chew through the pipe to get water, and we have seen them completely eat all the water piping causing water damage in the home. If you suspect rats in your home, first call a vermin specialist to seal and get rid of the issue then call a plumber to check for any plumbing issues.

Most people that see water in their cabinets automatically think it is a broken pipe, but most plumbing leaks are caused by poorly manufactured supply lines. Supply lines carry water from the angle valve under your sink to the faucet and are usually poly or plastic based. This plumbing leak can sometimes be handled by a homeowner but sometimes small jobs like this can turn into plumbing disasters. If the nuts are rusted, they can snap and break causing a bigger problem.

The kitchen sink may be clogged, and many people don’t realize that their dishwasher drains into a port on the garbage disposal. If the drain is clogged, this will affect the dishwasher. Another reason could be that the pump on the dishwasher is broken. If this is the case, you should not call a plumber, but instead call an appliance repair company.

If your water heater is not heating, it can only be a few things. There is either a bad circuit breaker or bad thermostats or elements. If your water heater is 7-8 years old, you should think about a water heater replacement especially if it is a 40 or 50 gallon heater. The cost to do a complete water heater rebuild is about $220, and the cost to replace is about $550-$580.

When you call the big companies, you get an answering service and a 4 hour window of possible service times. When you are in an emergency plumbing situation, you want a plumber that will answer your call or at least call back in a timely manner. We are an emergency 24 hour plumbing company. We will answer the phone or call back within 10 0r 15 minutes. We know that a plumbing emergency can be stressful, and you need your questions answered quickly. Click to read more about emergency plumbing services.

A local plumber will most likely cost less than a plumber located farther away. Why? Well, the farther away the plumber is located, the more fuel will cost for them. There will be longer travel time making for a higher labor cost. Click to read more about why you should choose a local plumber for your future needs.

When hiring plumbers, it is important to call around and get the vibe of the plumbing company. If they are short and not willing to answer your questions, it is not a good sign. The plumbing company should be polite and personable over the phone. If they are not, how will they treat you when they actually do the plumbing repair? Click to read more about why you should make customer service a top priority when choosing a plumber.

While it is still a good idea to have a home inspector overlook your home for other issues besides plumbing, most general inspectors don’t have the plumbing knowledge that a plumber would have and may overlook things. If you are purchasing a home that is used or fairly old, it is a good idea to invest in a sewer camera to video inspect your drain line. Click to read more about plumbing inspections when buying a home. There are also different types of plumbers that have different specialties that you should learn more about when choosing a plumber.

Yes we do! We provide water heater repair and installation services. Give us a call at (407) 490-1230 to request service or visit our website.