When you get up in the morning, you expect your shower to produce hot water on demand before you head to work. You also expect your toilet to flush on demand and your dishwasher to tackle last night’s dishes without a hitch. Thus, coming across an unexpected plumbing problem can be a frustrating interruption to your daily routine. Fortunately, a quality plumber is trained to handle a wide variety of plumbing issues so that you and your family are no longer in hot water.
Sewer and Gas Lines
Plumbers aren’t just skilled in dealing with water-related problems. If you are having a problem with your sewer or gas line, quality plumbers can quickly diagnose and fix the issue. Although your city or town assumes responsibility for sewer lines beneath the street, you are fully responsible for the sewer lines that stretch to the street’s lines from your house if your sewer is rotting out from the center, is clogged or is leaking. In addition, a plumber can help you pinpoint the cause of a gas leak you may smell in your home, and he or she can either repair or remove your existing gas line.
Toilets
Another common plumbing problem homeowners face involves their toilets. For instance, if your toilet continues to run after you have flushed it, or if you hear a humming noise, you have a running-toilet problem. Running toilets typically suggest that one component of your toilet is not working properly. One other irritating toilet-related issue is a leaking toilet. A leaking toilet can easily add over $100 to your yearly water bill, so hiring a professional to fix the problem right away is recommended.
Garbage Disposals
Plumbers are also capable of tackling problems involving your garbage disposal, which can be extremely messy to fix. They can clear disposals that have become jammed in addition to clearing clogs. The right plumber can work on several types of disposals, including dishwasher disposals, batch feed disposals and in-sink disposals. You can even hire him or her to install a brand new disposal you have purchased from the store. Regardless of your plumbing need, a superior plumbing service can help you keep your home operating efficiently from one day to the next.
Apex Plumbing & Sewer can help with a wide range of home plumbing repair and installation needs. To learn more, visit www.apexplumbingchicago.com.
