Licensed & Insured Plumbers in Sumas, British Columbia

Many instances of dripping faucets are caused by mineral build-up and overtightening the faucets that slowly wear out their inner components like washers and valve seats. When you have excessively high water pressure, nearing close to 100 PSI, the water flow in your pipes can be affected, and water can leak out your faucets. Faucet components like adjusting rings and packing nuts can come undone over time, resulting in leaks around the base of your faucet. Poor DIY installation of a faucet can cause leaks, leading to the need for a trained service professional to reinstall them and repair the leak.

Low water pressure can be caused by partially closed water shutoff valves from previous inspections or maintenance, so check these to ensure they’re fully open. Clogged pipes can cause lower-than-average water pressure, which can mean you need to call a plumber to reduce the risk of a burst pipe. When you’re experiencing drastic fluctuations in your water pressure, such as high to low and vice versa, your home’s pressure regulator may require repairs or replacement. As water pressure changes can sometimes be caused by leaking pipes, look for wet spots on your property and contact a trusted plumber.

You don’t have to fix a slow-draining sink by yourself; instead, call a plumbing service provider you trust to diagnose and repair the problem for you. In many cases, soap scum and grease can cause a sink to be slow-draining, but you may be able to solve the problem with baking soda and vinegar. When you suspect a hard-to-shift clog in your sink, use a plumbing snake, also known as an auger – insert it into your drain, twist it, and pull out any clogs. When P-traps collect debris that has washed down your sink, they can become blocked and require cleaning out by homeowners or trusted plumbers.

Many leaks are caused by poor maintenance, so schedule maintenance tasks, such as drain cleaning and water heater flushing, with a trusted plumber to prevent plumbing leaks. If you don’t wash anything unhealthy down your drains, such as paper products, eggshells, grease, or coffee grinds, you may avoid clogs that lead to severe pipe damage and leaks. If your water pressure is above your city’s ‘average,’ install a water pressure regulator so you can manage fluctuations and prevent pipe damage that leads to leaks. Cold winters in Canada can take their toll on pipes — freezing and bursting them — but you can prevent that from happening by insulating, covering, and protecting your exposed pipes.

If you don’t have the time or experience to diagnose the cause of a bad-smelling sink, contact an experienced plumber to do it for you. When you detect foul smells in your drains, contact plumbers to check for clogs since blockages can attract bacteria that multiply and produce unpleasant odours. The next time you notice a bad smell from your sink, check the P-trap; if it’s dry from lack of use, sewer gases could be leaking into your home, causing a sulphur-like odour. If you have a garburator, be mindful of any foul smells that may be emanating from it, as bacteria and rotting food on its blades could be responsible.

You can struggle with a lack of hot water when your water heater is not large enough for the size of your household and its usage needs. Check your water heater’s thermostat to ensure it’s not too low but refrain from setting it higher than 60°C, or it can put water users at risk of severe burns. Many older water heaters that aren’t producing enough hot water have broken thermostats, heating elements, or gas valves, so check in with your local plumber for help. Older water heaters manufactured before 1997 often have dip tubes that push cold water to the bottom of the tank for heating — failure of these causes cold water to enter your pipes.

When facing an unusually high water bill, talk to your local plumber about possible leaking pipes, faucets, and fixtures that could be to blame. Check that your outdoor irrigation system is adequately set up for your property since overconsumption of water and wasteful runoff can be common issues if they aren’t. Inspect the water-using appliances in your home, like water heaters, dishwashers, and ice makers, since they can cause significant water wastage when they have problems. Leaking toilets with continuously refilling tanks can take a toll on your water bill, especially when they can lead to the loss of hundreds of litres of water every day.

• Turn off water and electricity: Keep everyone on your property safe after a pipe bursts by turning off the water and electricity supply if it’s safe to do so.
• Contact a plumber: Burst pipes can be complicated, so leave the repair or replacement of your pipe to a trusted plumber in your area.
• Clean up the water: As long as there is no sewage risk, obtain towels and buckets to clean up standing water once your power and water are turned off.
• Document the damage: Burst pipes can cause significant property damage, so start documenting it in photo and video form and create a detailed list of losses for insurance purposes.

Water can continuously flow into a toilet tank if the overflow tube is too short, so replace the flush valve to fix the problem. If you notice that your toilet tank has too much water, your float may no longer be telling the fill valve when the tank is full. Pay attention to the condition of the flapper at the base of your toilet tank since it may be causing water to escape. A less common cause of water continuing to fill in the toilet is a bent float arm — bending it back into shape or replacing it can solve the problem.

Turn off the water supply to your home easily and without tools by locating a water valve inside your house and turning it clockwise. Look for an outdoor underground water meter box – you can access the water valve inside it with a pentagon socket wrench. Some outdoor water meter boxes for turning off home water supplies require the use of pliers or water meter keys so you can access the water valve. If you can’t find your water valve. access it, or turn it off, contact a trusted plumbing service provider for help.