Most replacements are pretty straightforward. Except for early spring and/or after a significant freeze event when we see a significant number of ruptured hose spigot pipes, about 90% of our hose spigot replacements are simple. Be aware that we must turn the water off to the entire house during a replacement. Hopefully, your main shut-off … [Read More]
Other than the obvious fact that the hose spigot must turn off and on and must not leak or drip while in use, there are some other important reasons that your hose spigot must be 100% operational.Read More
Unfortunately, Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) can be one of the more expensive plumbing repairs that we do. The PRV and shut off valve work (always done together and not optional) is typically quoted over the phone with some ranges built in for the unexpected. These quoted ranges are based on the replies to questions answered … [Read More]
There are two reasons why we will need to inspect your water heater. In addition to any plumbing leak and making sure that an expansion tank is present and properly installed per plumbing code, we must also ensure that your water heater is in good condition and not at the end of its normal expected … [Read More]
Pressure Reducing Valves that were installed below ground tend to last and operate correctly for about 12 to 15 years. That said, we have seen them fail in less than 5 years but also last for 20 years. Longevity greatly depends on the environmental conditions that surround the devices in question. Meaning if the valve … [Read More]
Generally (with exceptions in certain neighborhoods), in homes built between 2000 and approximately 2014-2015, PRVs (and your main whole house shut off valve) have a valve box (sometimes two) located to either the left or right of the double cleanout for the home. The double cleanouts are those two white pipes that are sticking up … [Read More]
