FAQs

There are several potential reasons why your water heater may be running out of hot water faster than expected:

• High Demand: This is often the primary factor. If your household has many residents or if you frequently take long showers or baths, you might be using hot water more quickly than your heater can restore it.
• Water Heater Size: If your water heater is not sufficiently sized for your household needs, it may struggle to meet the hot water demand.
• Sediment Buildup: Over time, sediment accumulation can occur at the bottom of your water heater tank. This buildup can act as an insulator, diminishing the heater’s efficiency and making it take longer to heat the water.
• Faulty Heating Element: Water heaters contain heating elements that are responsible for warming the water. If one or both of these elements are not functioning properly, the heater will be less efficient, resulting in a quicker loss of hot water.
• Broken Dip Tube: The dip tube is designed to carry cold water to the bottom of the tank. If this tube is damaged, it can lead to a mixture of cold and hot water at the top of the tank, thereby reducing the amount of available hot water.

If you’ve noticed that your water pressure has dropped recently, it could be a sign of various issues. One common cause is the simultaneous use of multiple plumbing fixtures. Other possibilities include faulty plumbing fixtures, clogged pipes, or a damaged pressure regulator. If you’re facing any of these problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to our plumbers to schedule an appointment.

Our plumbing experts suggest being on the lookout for certain signs that indicate you may need to arrange for shower repairs. Key symptoms to watch for include unpleasant odors coming from the shower, any leaking, blockages, or strange rattling noises from the pipes.

The key distinction between drain cleaning and sewer cleaning is the specific parts of your plumbing system they address:

• Drain Cleaning: This process targets blockages within your home’s drainage system, focusing on the pipes that remove wastewater from fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and washing machines. These drains are typically narrower and extend shorter distances within the house. Common causes of drain clogs include hair, soap residue, food scraps, and mineral deposits.
• Sewer Cleaning: This involves clearing blockages in the main sewer line, which is the larger pipe that transports wastewater from your home to the municipal sewer system or a septic tank. The sewer lines are located underground and cover longer distances outside your residence. Clogs in sewer lines often arise from tree root intrusion, grease accumulation, and foreign objects that may have been accidentally flushed down the toilet.

Our plumbers suggest scheduling drain cleaning services every 1 to 2 years to keep your pipes flowing properly and prevent blockages from forming. You should schedule these services sooner if you notice symptoms of a clog, including slow-draining fixtures, recurring clogs, foul odors, backups or overflows, and odd sounds coming from the drains.

Our experts recommend scheduling sewer line repairs when you notice key symptoms, including:

• Frequent backups in your drains.
• Sewage odors coming from the drains.
• Slow-draining plumbing fixtures.
• Pooling water near drains and pipes.
• Signs of water damage.
• Rodent or insect infestations.
• Tree root invasions.