{"id":869,"date":"2016-03-28T23:35:03","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T23:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/?p=869"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:51:47","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T17:51:47","slug":"ask-fox-valley-plumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/fox-valley-plumber\/ask-fox-valley-plumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Your Fox Valley Plumber"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ask Your Fox Valley Plumber, Answers to our most commonly asked plumbing questions!<\/h2>\n

Leaky pipes, flooded basements and the constant sound of running water are just some of the common plumbing issues that many homeowners face. While many believe they can correct these problems on their own by watching DIY plumbing videos or just simply ignore the issue which\u00a0could be causing more damaging and cost you a significant amount more on your monthly water bills. Below\u00a0are just a few of the most common plumbing issue you should ask your Fox Valley plumber<\/a> about to save you money and time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Plumbing Problems<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sink or Faucet Dripping<\/span><\/h3>\n

A dripping faucets is not just an annoyance it can be cost you more than you think on your water bill each month. This common plumbing problem is often ignored for as long as possible but each tiny drip is wasting water and adding to your water bill. Your fox valley plumber can easily have this common issue corrected in very little time and will say you money on the next months water bill.<\/span><\/p>\n

Running Toilet<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are lots of cute plumbing jokes about running toilets, but when it’s happening in your home it’s not so funny. A running toilet can be due to a number of defects from a decayed toilet flapper to a poorly working tank float ball and arm. This is one plumbing problem you will want corrected as soon as possible because the excessive leaking could be wasting up to 200 gallons of water a day<\/strong>, which shows up on your water bill. This plumbing problem is often due to an internal issue within the system and is best if left to your Fox Valley plumber professional to look at.<\/span><\/p>\n

Low Water Pressure in My Home<\/span><\/h3>\n

We get a lot of calls about lack of water pressure after our clients have tried to unsuccessfully fix the problem themselves. This is a common problem among older home and in older neighborhoods and can be due to a number of reason. Sometimes it’s an easy fix like\u00a0needing to have the faucets heads, like the shower head replaced, or this could be an indication that you have a leak somewhere in the pipe lines. Obviously one is a more immediate problem than the other. Your Fox Valley Plumber at Turek’s Plumbing can do an inspection and if the problem is not with your faucets, we can camera your main line to see if there is a deeper issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Water Slowly Drains Or Cronic Clogged Drains<\/span><\/h3>\n

While many homeowners will typically use an over the counter drain cleaner to help improve their water drainage these can cause a significant amount of damage to your pipes and end up cost you more than its worth. You will want to call you Fox Valley plumber to clean away clogged drains to ensure you do not cause any avoidable damage to your pipelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hose Bibb Leaking<\/span><\/h3>\n

This common plumbing issues is a regular assurance once the weather starts to warm up again. Most often the hose bibb is not properly protected from the cold and freezing temperature of the winter weather, which cause the bibb to crack and leak. Although it can be easily fixed by your Fox Valley plumber it can also be avoided by investing in a frost proof hose bibb.<\/span><\/p>\n

Water Heater Leaking\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With proper yearly maintenance water heaters tend to last between eight to twelve years. But when leaks occur or you suffer through an unfortunate cold shower in the mornings you will want to give your Fox Valley plumber a call. This can be anything from a simple repair or having your water heater replaced it is better to have any issues with your water heater look at sooner rather than later.<\/span><\/p>\n

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