All summer your water heater has been put to work. With the season turning, one may ask what it means for the pipes in the home, or which of the minor plumbing chores you can do now to stave off a major repair down the road.
We are here to see that the plumbing is in fine order for homeowners in Mesa and the rest of the East Valley all year through. The Plumber has 25 years’ experience in the industry and on our team, we are familiar with the demands an East Valley home makes as the weather cools. A phone call to (623) 471-7255 and we will put you on the right path.
One does not get the same kind of fall in Arizona as in other parts of the country. While our seasons are milder, there is no respite for your plumbing. When the autumn chill sets in after the worst of the summer heat, it is prudent to have a look at the systems you have been hard on. For the homeowner in the East Valley, this is the time to consider the following.
A bit of attention for the water heater
The unit has its share of load to bear over the course of the year and you want it in shape when cooler mornings and evenings have you calling for more hot water. Fall is a good time for that.
Things to be on the lookout for:
- An inefficiency caused by sediment in the tank
- Corrosion or rust about the base and connections
- Water that is slow to come up to temperature
- The odd pop or rumble from the unit
- Moisture pooling at the bottom of the tank
- Hot water that is not quite hot enough
Should your water heater be of a certain age or exhibit any of these, it is best to have us take a look before you are in a bind. We do repairs and installations in the East Valley; standard tanks come with a six to ten year warranty and we will back electric ones for life.
What the desert does to your pipes
It is something that escapes most homeowners but the Sonoran Desert’s punishing summer heat will wear on your plumbing. All that expanding and contracting from the heat and cool puts stress on the pipes, resulting in compromised joints and the like, and small leaks can make themselves known in ways you would rather not.
You might notice some of the telltale signs in the fall:
- A water bill higher than it should be
- Dampness on a floor or wall
- Rusty or discolored water
- Less pressure at the fixture
- Hearsay of running water with nothing turned on
Before you know it a leak behind the wall has done its damage. We have a leak detection service to track it down without making a mess of the house, and we will do a repipe if the old plumbing has had its day.
Get your drains in order for the holidays
There is no better way to put a damper on a get together than a clogged kitchen sink or a drain that will not go. With the cooking and hosting to come in the fall, prevention is key. Do not let fibrous food or coffee grounds and grease into the drain and follow up with some hot water once the disposal is done. If you are seeing a slow drain, do not put it off until it is completely blocked. There is a warranty of as much as five years on our drain cleaning, so you can count on the job being done right.
Water quality
Hard water is part and parcel of the East Valley, putting scale in the pipes and your water heater and spots on the dishes. If you have been bothered by it, think of a water softener or filtration this fall. We put a five year warranty on our water lines and softeners.
Make a call to The Plumber
Why not nip a problem in the bud in the fall before it becomes an emergency? A little seasonal plumbing chores you can do now goes a long way, and we are a family and local business, fully bonded, insured and licensed. You can have a free estimate with no strings attached and we are here around the clock. Veterans and seniors receive 10% off and we can arrange financing.
For your fall check up or to put any questions to us about the home, dial (623) 471-7255.