Sandiego Plumbing and Drains - Cheap Rooter Tips and Hints 760-535-8319
Dripping Faucet?
This is usually because sediments are built up in the aerator. Try taking the
old aerator off and replacing it with a new one. They only cost a couple of
dollars. If this didn't do the trick... you may need new washers and seats, or a
new faucet altogether. If its a single handle shower faucet.. you would need a
new stem or cartridge. If you have a two or three handle shower - bath faucet...
you may need new valve stems, seats and washers.
Water Pressure too high or too Low?
Go buy a water pressure gage, screw it into your spigot (after the water
pressure regulator) and check. If it reads below 50 lbs p.s.i. or above 70 lbs
p.s.i., give us a call. If over 80 lbs p.s.i.... it would be very dangerous and
would need to change the water pressure regulator immediately! as your pipes
could blow out and flood your home causing major damage. A safe pressure is
around 65 lbs p.s.i. In fact... it is advisable that if your pressure is below
50 or above 70 the water pressure regulator should be changed just to be safe.
Toilet Clogged?
If your plunger didn't do the trick, try using a toilet Auger. That's what we
would use. Sometimes the auger wont do the trick. If not... call us and we'll
come out and pull your toilet.
Jammed Garbage Disposal?
Make sure the garbage disposer is turned off first! Then use an allen wrench
directly underneath and in the center of the disposal. Turn back and forth
several times. This should break free the jam. Be sure to hit the re-set button
if needed. It is usually located on the bottom as well.
Water heater maintenance
At least once every other year, turn water off to water heater, turn off the
water valve then drain. This will remove the sediment and increase the
efficiency and life of you water heater.
Got Roots?
If you keep having to call the drain guy because of roots in your line and don't
want to pay the price of fixing the effected pipe, use Root-X Root Killer at
least once every 8 months. We are a dealer of Root-X and would be glad to supply
this product for you.
Mainline Clog?
One way to tell if you have a mainline clog is if you run the water in sink next
to toilet and your toilet starts bubbling. That means it is clogged.