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2nd-floor bathrooms often cause water leaks on the ceilings below them. It could be leaking from the tub, sink, or toilet. We usually find that the silicone or caulk sealant around the tub must be redone, so that’s a good place to inspect. Pay special attention to which water supply is running when you notice the spot getting wet, larger, or dripping.   Isolate the problem, which should help indicate which valve, pipe, or drain might have a leak. It could be a rotted water line or drain pipe, a leaking valve, an old toilet wax ring or bowl-to-tank gasket, or a rotted toilet flange that needs replacement.  Call American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, for all your plumbing leaks.

Sometimes, a leak can be subtle, like a tiny, unnoticed drip.  To find slow leaks, run plenty of water and look at all the water lines, drain pipes, and faucet fittings with a flashlight under the sink. It could even be the faucet handle leaking on top of the sink, passing through the countertop.  You might need to tighten a fitting or replace a gasket or a cartridge. Call American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, for plumbing leak services.

A leaking faucet can cause more trouble than you think and be costly.  Don’t delay repairing one. Either fix it yourself or call American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, for a leaking faucet service.  Slow drips freeze in cold, uninsulated drain pipes in winter, but more often, leaks find their way from the faucet handles down through the countertops.  A small leak can cause significant water damage to the sink cabinet, flooring, and ceilings below them. Replacing the faucet, changing the cartridge, or replacing seals and seats is routine.  From a warranty and labor cost perspective, updating the faucet often makes more sense than repairing the old one.

No hot water, very little hot water, or a leaking hot water heater are good indicators that your hot water heater may need to be replaced. Typically, water heaters last 7-10 years, so if yours is in that range, you should prepare to replace it. Components can also cause a malfunction, so it’s best to have a professional plumber look at it to see if it can be repaired. A typical hot water replacement can cost anywhere from $1500 to $3000 or more depending on many conditions or requirements, so if it doesn’t need to be replaced, you really shouldn’t.   Call American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, so we can send out one of our fully licensed and insured plumbers to help you fix this problem.

Water leaks from a hot water heater tank often indicate that the tank is rotted or that a pressure relief valve is leaking. Shut the water supply off to the tank and call American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, for a leaking hot water heater. We’ll help you diagnose the problem and solve it.

Various conditions can cause changes in water pressure in a home or business. For one, there can be issues with the city water supply or a well and well pump. Other times, debris can be in the water line, sink aerators, or shower heads. For city-water-supplied homes, it is possible to have a faulty pressure-reducing valve or backflow preventer, so call American Rooter, the Plumbing and Drain Experts, for low water pressure or high water pressure issues.

No, we do not offer services for these systems.

Yes. Most often, we have to replace pipes that freeze and burst during frigid weather.  Sustained temps under 20 degrees, or single digits and below, are common causes for frozen heat pipes.  They typically run along outside walls that freeze easily, especially when thermostats are set very conservatively at lower temperatures, which doesn’t allow the house to maintain enough heat to avoid freezing in the walls, floors, or basements.  American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts,  can thaw frozen pipes for heat or water supply lines and fix any lines that burst from the expanded or broken frozen pipe.

Most of the time, you should be able to find the curb stop for the lateral line coming into the home or building and shut the water off there.  When you can’t, the water line has to be frozen before the valve so repairs can be done.  American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, can freeze pipes to repair leaking curb stops, water main valves, or any other leaking shutoff valve in a home or building.

Yes, American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, has certified backflow testers; if one fails, we can replace it. Some WPCAs and Water Authorities require routine testing, so get on our schedule before it’s too late.  

First, it’s essential to know where the leak is coming from. Toilets often leak from the flange securing them to the floor or wall, wax gaskets, tank-to-bowl gaskets, or water supply lines. Many repairs are routine and easy for a professional, but some homeowners try to do them themselves.  Just be careful not to break the porcelain- it’s very fragile. Call American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, for a toilet leak.

A running toilet is an easy fix, and many homeowners are comfortable handling a repair like this, but a running toilet is a nuisance. It can cause costly issues if not corrected immediately. Most importantly, you should temporarily shut the toilet supply water valve until it can be fixed. A running toilet can be catastrophic for septic systems by repeatedly flooding the leach fields and causing septic failure. They severely impact well pumps and well water supply, too. City water meters are not kind to running toilets either, and they can cause abnormally high water and sewer bills, especially in commercial or multi-family residential buildings. American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, replaces toilet flappers, flushometers, and fluid masters daily to fix a running toilet issue.  Call us today if it is something you can’t do yourself.

A water heater can experience any number of problems. The first things to check are the fuel and power of the water heater. If it’s gas or propane, check the pilot also. We often see that a bad element, faulty valve, or cartridge is the culprit. Call American Rooter, the plumbing and Drain Experts, about your no-hot-water issue.

Look for other shutoff valves on the water line. If nothing else, you can shut the water off at the city water meter, where the well comes into the house, or by shutting the breaker for the well pump. For city water, there is another valve called a curb stop outside that the city can shut off.

Your water bill can be the only sign that you have a leak somewhere on a water main or a fixture.  Unsuspecting water leaks after a water meter can happen anywhere. Underground water lines that leak after the water meter are problematic and often go unnoticed for months, but those gallons leaked still count against your water bill when they happen after the meter. Leaking toilets or faucets can also be the culprit.   American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, has special equipment to listen underground and repair water leaks on water mains.  We also inspect all faucets and toilets for any drips or faulty valves.  Let American Rooter, The Plumbing and Drain Experts, help find the cause of your high water bills. 

American Rooter’s Drain Cleaning Department provides effortless appointments and transparent pricing. We also send a friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable team member! We aim to ensure your drains are unclogged and flowing correctly, help you avoid disruption, and maximize your peace of mind.