GENERAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Question: What Causes Rattling Pipes?

Answer: Usually this is caused by water lines not being properly isolated or secured. It can be easily fixed but only if your water lines are easily accessible. It means that either in one or many places your water lines come into contact with the wood of your floor joists.

Question: Why would a toilet suddenly go dry?

Answer: Poor venting or no venting of the fixture may be causing this to occur. Vents allow for air flow to the toilet sewage system. Without the vent, air pockets form in the waste branches witch can cause what is called back-siphonage. The air in the system which, without a vent, can only escape through the sewer. It can pull the water in the trap of the toilet with it.

Question: How do you get water to stop filling up the toilet tank?

Answer: If you need to shut off the water for your toilet tank you will find a valve under the toilet. Simply close the valve by turning the valve clockwise until it shuts off or closes the supply of water to the tank.

Question: How often should I have my septic system inspected?

Answer: Septic systems should be inspected and pumped a minimum of once every three to four years. You may not be experiencing any problem now, but a full septic tank may allow unwanted solids to flow into the drain field, which is the part of the system that consists of a distribution box, with a series of connected pipes. Each pipe allows water to flow into a bed of stones, which drain into the ground. If paper and other solids flow into the drain field it becomes blocked and ineffective. A blocked drain field is costly to repair or replace. Make sure to get your tank inspected whenever you feel necessary to prevent this costly maintenance.

Question: My water bills appear to be high. None of the faucets appear to leak. What else could contribute to a high water bill?

Answer: Many leaks in residential plumbing systems are found in the toilet tank or by virtue of leaks where not visibly obvious. Toilet tank leaks typically result from worn parts or improper alignment of some part of the flushing mechanism. It is very important to stop the leak or identify the problem quickly so not only to save money but to prevent more extensive property damage. Call a reputable plumber to inspect all systems should you suspect a problem such as these.

Question: My water heater seems to not be working as well as it used to?

Answer: This is usually due to a sediment buildup in your tank. As water heaters grow older they accumulate sediment and lime deposits. If these deposits are not removed periodically, the sediment will create a barrier between the burner and the water, greatly reducing the water heater's performance level. The result is an increase in the amount of fuel required to deliver hot water.

Question: I had a clog and tried to resolve it by using commercial
chemicals, yet it did not resolve the problem, what should I do now?

Answer: We don't encourage chemicals in your pipes or home as they pose potential problems to your environment and your home system. We advise professional inspection and thorough cleaning services without harmful chemicals. What one could do is refer to natural or environmentally safe solutions for your drain.

Question: What cities do you service?

Answer: All of the greater Sacramento including Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Granite Bay, Folsom and Orangevale Ca.

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