10 Best Plumbing Repair Tips by a 5-Star Rated Plumber

1. Check for any leaks. This is an all-inclusive check or visual inspection. By that, I mean.

You would like to check under the house if you have access TO THE HOUSE (Crawl Space). Please take a look or listen to any water line leaks or sewer liner leaks. And, of course, you want to also look or smell for any gas leaks. If you smell any gas, you want to Call A PROFESSIONAL immediately. FREE Estimate. (Plumbing Service)

 

Now also, if you hear or see a leak of any kind, whether. You should call a professional San Diego Plumber for Any Plumbing Repairs if it’s a water or sewer leak.

 

Some leaks are hidden. These are under the slab leaks. Mostly, you can determine by going to your water meter and seeing the water meter.

 

When it registers usage, this is usually done by either if your meter has a little star in the middle (Usually). This little star will move any time water is being used.

 

You can also check the attic for leaks. Also, could you check or look around for water spots? Or for any corrosion on the piping, which may indicate a future leak. Check out the following San Diego Plumbing Repair Tips. (Secret Plumber Tips)

Toilet Leak Repair. More Secret Plumber-Plumbing Tips.

2.) Checking the Toilet for a leak can be done by checking the following.

Toilets are commonplace for WATER LEAKS.

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Check inside the toilet tank. If inside the tank, water drops down slowly. Sometimes within, say, 15 or 20 minutes. This means there is a constant water leak.

 

More than likely, the toilet has a 400A Fluidmaster (SOME TOILETS HAVE A PUMP INSTEAD OF FLUIDMASTER). If it has a fluidmaster, This should be changed.

 

I also like to change the water line because it compresses the rubber connection.

And I also like to change the flapper if it has a flapper. They can usually only cost a Few Dollars.

 

I check under the flapper to see if it’s soft or worn out.
Now, this is the most important PART CHECK FOR LEAKS THOROUGHLY.

 

You can also see if, on the sides of the water bowl, there is a constant water leak that is noticeable.

And like I said, also check the water meter for movement (This Is Important).

Bathroom Sink leak Repair Plumbing Tips | 5-Star Plumber

3.) This is pretty standard or well maybe not. Because this also involves some knowledge or familiarity with plumbing.

 

When you check the sinks first you check the drain or what is called the pop-up assembly which is the piece directly under the sink, connection.

 

You also want to check around the water stop. I usually use my fingers and or also a small mirror and a drop light.

 

I will touch the bottom of the stop to see if a leak or water is leaking.

 

I will also see directly under the water stop to see if there is any kind of drops or leak.

 

Then 5-Star Rated San Diego Plumber will also check the drain to make sure the final thing is to check the bottom of the cabinet. For a water leak.

Need help with a Slow-drain bathroom sink or shower. Go to the Home Depot and pick up a handheld plastic snake around 30″ long to unclog a shower drain or bathroom sink drain. See a YouTube Video on How to unclog using a Plastic handheld snake.

Checking a Water Heater for Plumbing Leaks.

4.) Check the top of the water heater where the water connections are.

Last Week, I went to see a lady who said for me to change the water heater.

 

But I said first, “Let Me Take a LOOK At The Water Hester First?”

Well, it turned out that it was only Leaking from a Bibb where you drain the water heater. Which no one ever does. 

All I Did Was TIGHTEN the Bibb, and the LEAK was Fixed!

That Is Why I said, First SEE WHERE IT IS LEAKING FROM.

 

Check The Top of The Water Heater. Where The Water Flex Connectors are.

The water heater also has what is called the T & P valve. This should rarely leak.

The hose bibb will be the final place to check on a water heater for water leaks. This is used to drain the water heater when it has sediment build-up.

 

And Check around the base. Of the Water heater to make sure there is not any leak. If it leaks from the inside, you need to replace the water heater.

Locating a Slab Leak. By a 5-Star Rated Plumber.

5.) First, check your water meter when no one is using the water.

To see for movement of the red star or dial moving.

 

Next, if there is a movement of the water meter dial.

You can check the water service line. If you have a shut-off valve that works, then turn it off.

 

There again, be careful that the valve is working otherwise.

If it isn’t then pass this step.

If you try and force the valve you can break the shut-off valve.

 

Now check the water meter and see if there is a leak or movement when the valve is shut off.

If so then the leak IS IN THE WATER SERVICE LINE.

The next place to check is the Hot water heater there should be a shut-off valve also if it turns off.

Then check the water meter for a leak or movement.

If the movement stops that means the leak is in the hot side.

 

Another way is to feel the floor for a hot cement slab floor sometimes in the kitchen area.

If so what you can do is Reroute part of the hot water line. OVERHEAD. To the kitchen.

Gas Line Leak Repair. Locating a Gas Leak.

6. There are also Gas Line Leaks. (But I believe these you should Leave to a Professional).

Well, I will mention the method that I use to locate leaks. I use soap and water in a spray bottle.

 

When Bubbles begin to form, that is a leak. But like I said, this should be done by a professional.

Any gas line or appliance leak should be repaired by a Licensed contractor.

Replacing a Drain (Cast-Iron Pipe). With ABS Plastic Piping

This to should be done by a Licensed Professional.

7. The Good thing about the cast-iron pipe is that once removed (usually with a grinder.)  

That you can Install ABS plastic piping? The following can be done.


To replace a cast-iron pipe, you can take a measurement from what is called end to end and cut the pipe, say about 1/4″ shorter, and place Fernco rubber connectors. For the connection.

You also want to run water to check for leaks.


Basic tools are needed like the following:

An ABS Saw or just a regular saw. A Torpedo Level.

I even sometimes use a saw to cut the pipe. For bigger size pipe, 3″ or 4″ pipe.

I use ABS Tubing cutters for 1/ 1/2″ or 2″ pipe. And a Tape measure.

Related Search: How To Fix a 2″ Cast Iron Pipe And MORE.

Repairing a Copper line leak.

Even Though COPPER Piping Can Last Upwards of 50 + Years, sometimes Leaks can Occur Just in The Nature of Things, I Guess.  

I Also Always Recommend a Professional To Do The Work.

 

8. A copper pipe leak can cause a waste of water. It can also weaken the foundation underneath the house, so it is important to repair the leak. Promptly.

Usually, I will use a Bernzomatic torch and a Mapp gas tank.

You can purchase the torch for 50.00. At the Home Depot.

 

I would recommend seeing several videos on YouTube to learn how to solder properly.

When soldering, I always carry several water spray bottles with me and clear anything flammable around.

Soldering should be carried out by a professional.

 

Make sure there is NO WATER in the line. (This Is Very Important. The Pipe Will Not be Solder Properly if Water is in The copper Pipe.

 

Because the water will not allow it to heat properly and solder.

Also, make sure there is an escape from the pressure buildup.

Then I will open all the faucets to bleed out the water before soldering.

 

Check Out My Video About a Three Bathroom Copper Re-pipe. I will Do A Walk-Thru Explanation of The Work That Was Done. To Watch The Video. 

Replacing a Drain (Cast-Iron Pipe). With ABS Plastic Piping

9.) This is Important, well, price-wise, I should say.

Look for a San Diego Plumber. That is 5- Star Rated. 

With Possibly 100s of 5-STAR REVIEWS.

And Has SEVERAL AWARDS For EXCELLENT Customer Service.

 

Even if He Has an Old Van. But Has a Ton Of Experience.

And is Fair and Honest!

See if they offer A FREE  NO Obligation Cost Estimate.

SEE HIS REVIEWS ONLINE. WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT HIM?  Is He Fair?

Like On GOOGLE VERIFIED REVIEWS, And On YELP, etc…

If they have a Valid Contractors’ License.

But Most Importantly, LOOK for someone who is a Smaller Plumbing Company.

(American Plumbing Since 1983.) License # 708829.


Why? Look For A Small Plumbing Company?

Well, for one thing, the Big Plumbing Companies Sure Might Have a Lot of People on the payroll to answer the phones and for the office work.


And The Big Plumbing Company… Well, More Later.

BUT WHO DO YOU THINK PAYS FOR ALL THIS?  

I Do ALL MY ADVERTISING ONLINE, Website Design, Video Creation, Social Media, etc…

I have seen many Handyman or DIY works | Which was redone.

10.) I Always Recommend a Professional. That has ZERO Complaints to The State Contractors Board.
To Locate the Leak and to do the work.

 

I know we are all imperfect, and this is not to say there are no competent handymen or Homeowner DIY. 

But like I said, I have replaced many a work done by a person trying to do the plumbing.

 

5-Star Rated San Diego Plumbing Repair Service. With 100s of 5-Star Reviews On GOOGLE VERIFIED REVIEWS.
American Plumbing. 38 + Years of Experience. 619-723-1114.

When a Plumbing Company Spends Tens of Thousands.

BONUS TIP:

When a Plumbing Company Spends on ADVERTISEMENT, New Vehicles, New Equipment, Office Space, and Office personnel.

 

Most may not realize it, but this can ADD UP! 

I Remember Asking a friend of mine who is a plumbing Contractor. He paid for just one piece of equipment for his very well-stocked vans. For one van? Well, it came out to 100,000 + Yes. For one, Van!

 

Well, he said, I forget, but in the tens of thousands to stay in BUSINESS was his MONTHLY COSTS!

Anyway The question Here is 

WHO ENDS UP PAYING FOR ALL THESE EXPENDITURES???

I have an Old Van, and do my own marketing But Tons of Tools and 38 + Years of Experience. And Have Worked in Hundreds of Jobs.

And He Has Asked if I Would Work For Him.

 

But I felt Bad Because I could Not Charge People Thousands of dollars for a job. But I did not tell him.

Well, a Reasonable and Fair Cost ONLY. It is my preference.

And  ALSO, I AM A 5-STAR-RATED PLUMBER. Etc…

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