After a bathroom toilet is flushed, it should make a sound of running water for about a minute and then go quiet. This is the toilet refilling both the bowl and the tank with water brought in through the feed line from the wall. However, if the sound of running water continues, it’s a problem known as a running toilet. People sometimes ignore this sound, or don’t actually pay attention to it in the first place, and let it continue on without taking any steps to correct it.
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The Running Toilet: Here’s What You Need to Know
Monday, October 22nd, 2018How Long Should My Water Heater Last?
Monday, February 26th, 2018
When people ask our experts this question—and it’s a question we hear often—what they usually want to know is if they should have their current aging water heater replaced with a new one. But it’s also something people ask when they get a new water heater so they know what to expect, and how much return they’ll receive from their investment in the new unit.
The question doesn’t have a single, simple answer. “It depends,” is one way to answer it, but that won’t satisfy anybody. Depends on what? And what can be done to see that it last for as long as possible?
There’s Never a Better Time for Drain Cleaning!
Monday, November 20th, 2017
In our last blog, we offered some cautions about how to protect your kitchen plumbing during Thanksgiving. Plumbers are often busy on the day after Thanksgiving handling trouble with clogged drains and broken garbage disposals, but if you follow our advice you should be free to enjoy time with your family over the weekend.
We’re putting this post up a few days before Thanksgiving, and it’s the right time for another reminder: scheduling routine drain cleaning. There is no better time of the year to have this service done for your home, whether you get it done right before Thanksgiving or in the days immediately after.
Bad Smells from Drains: What Does It Mean?
Monday, August 14th, 2017
We know that you want to keep your house a clean, pleasant place. So when unpleasant odors start drifting through the rooms from the drains, you’ll want to do something about it. But it’s important to know that these bad smells from the drains can mean something much worse than an uncomfortable living situation: they often point toward significant plumbing issues in your home that require the work of professionals to fix—before they end up far worse and more expensive to repair, or even lead to damaging your house!
If you’ve noticed bad smells from your drains, you may need to call on professional plumbers in Pomona, CA. Below are some possible reasons you may have this problem. It could be a simple one you can remedy yourself—or it might be a bigger problem that calls for bringing in our plumbers.
How Often Do I Need Professional Drain Cleaning?
Monday, June 26th, 2017
Regular drain cleaning is a maintenance service we recommend for all our residential customers. People often only think about doing drain cleaning when they have problems with clogs or foul smells coming from the drains. But routine drain cleaning not only stops these problems, it helps keep the drainage system in good shape and can even extend the life of the sewer line.
But how regularly should you schedule this service?
The answer to this question is that there isn’t a single answer that applies to all homes. Several different factors can determine how much wastewater is going down the drains and what’s in it. The more people in a house, the faster the drains will pick up build-up from hair and food waste products. Older drains will also require more frequent cleaning to avoid trouble developing. (We suggest arranging for repiping services if you have extremely old drain pipes made from outdated material.)
Water Stains on the Ceiling: What’s Going On?
Monday, May 8th, 2017
It’s not always easy to know where something is amiss with your household plumbing system. Sure, when you suddenly have no water coming out of your taps or the toilet starts to overflow, you’ll be certain you have a problem. (Thankfully, you can reach us 24 hours a day for emergency plumbing service.) But leaks and corrosion in plumbing can often go undetected for weeks, months, or even years before people notice them—and by that time serious damage and massive water waste will already have occurred.
We’re going to take a look at one sign of plumbing trouble you might see in your house; it’s a common one, the stain on the ceiling. When you suspect it’s time for plumbing repairs in Pomona, CA, give us a holler and we’ll be there to help out.
When a Minor Drain Clog Isn’t So Minor
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017Here is a common misunderstanding we often encounter in our work as professional plumbers: homeowners who think a clogged drain is only a minor problem that doesn’t require assistance from a trained plumber. Sometimes, a drain clog is a small hassle and only needs the application of a plunger or a hand-crank drain snake to clear it out. This isn’t always the case though. What seems like a standard drain clog may be a symptom of a more serious problem.
Some Common Bathroom Plumbing Problems We Can Fix!
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017The bathroom (or bathrooms) of your home have the most amount of plumbing of any of the rooms. You only have to take a quick look over the bathroom to see its many water-using appliances and fixtures. Then think about all the fresh water pipes and drainpipes that you can’t see. All this plumbing means that the bathroom is the spot in the home that’s most likely to require repair work.
We’ll take a look at some of the more common plumbing woes you might run into the bathroom. You might be able to fix these on your own with simple tools like a plunger. But when in doubt, always call on a licensed professional plumber. Our plumbers are on call 24/7 to see that you get the help you need for bathroom plumbing repairs in Pomona, CA.
After the Holidays Is a Great Time for Drain Cleaning
Monday, December 26th, 2016The year 2017 is almost here (or maybe it is already here by the time you’re reading this), and that means it’s time for plans and resolutions. We have a good suggestion, something that’s not difficult to do and which is extremely beneficial right after the holiday season. It’s contacting us to arrange for professional drain cleaning services.
