Plumbing problems are something no one wants to deal with. Plumbing repairs follow closely behind as one of those subjects that make homeowners cringe. Never fear, Greater Tampa Bay Area! Complete Plumbing & Drains is here to take the problems off your hands. 

Let’s look below at some common plumbing problems and tips on how we can help you flush those worries away at Complete Plumbing & Drain.

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Shower Leaks

When contacting a plumbing company about a shower leak, you want to be as specific as possible. For instance, is the shower head leaking? Perhaps the faucet won’t stop dripping. Complete Plumbing and Drain staff will arrive more prepared for your job when you are forthcoming with the details of the issue. 

Often, shower leaks are due to a faulty shower cartridge. That leak may be located in the valve or it may be a defective shower valve altogether. 

Another cause for shower leaks occurs when water saturates the wall behind the shower. This water intrusion can also happen on the ceiling below when there is an upstairs bathroom.

• When water leaks directly under or behind the shower or tub when it’s not in use, you could have a leak behind your wall. 
• Does the showerhead leak only when the water is on? That can indicate an issue with the showerhead. 
• If you notice water on the floor, that could mean you have a leak in your shower pan or the wall from the tub or shower assembly. Sometimes, it may be as simple as a sealant or grout issue.

Shower Leak Plumbing Repair:

Of course, our technician must diagnose the apparent plumbing shower leak before performing the plumbing repair. We may need to remove the old shower cartridge and install a new one in your shower head – or it may need to be replaced or resealed. 

Suppose you notice water in the shower basin. In that case, our plumbers need to perform a diagnostic to determine where the leak is coming from. Our repairs can range from resealing the shower stall, repairing the drain, and repairing the copper pipe to replacing the shower pan and liner.

Good news! You do not need to know how to do any of these repairs. Complete Plumbing & Drain is here to get to the root of the leak and stop the drip!

Low-Pressure Water

When you call us, explain what fixture the low water pressure is coming from. Be sure to check all the faucets in the house to see if the problem is in the general water flow or specific to one tap. That way, we schedule the time needed to perform the correct plumbing repair. 

If your whole house is experiencing low water pressure, it could mean there is a problem with the pressure-reducing valve, water filtration system, well pump, or a water service line. But don’t worry about finding out which it is! Complete Plumbing and Drain will perform the diagnostic and present a repair plan. 

F.Y.I: Low water pressure problems should be repaired quickly. You could be losing hundreds of thousands of gallons of water each day. So, if you notice a dramatic reduction in pressure throughout your home, call a plumbing professional immediately.

Low-Pressure Water Plumbing Repair: Architectural Digest suggests that if it’s a single fixture, “the fix could be as easy as clearing debris from the aerator or cleaning or replacing the cartridge. If the whole home has low water pressure, you may need to adjust or replace your pressure-reducing valve,” expert Sewell says. If the low pressure is caused by a large leak in the water service line, Sewell indicates that the leaking section of the pipe will need to be replaced.

More Good News: We have repaired the low water pressure in thousands of homes! Contact our technicians today to get the pressure restored as soon as possible!

No Hot Water

When you’re experiencing a problem with hot water, it could be as simple as a water heater pilot light needing to be reignited. Or there could be more significant issues like replacing your water heater altogether. 

It is this simple: If the water heater is not working anymore, you will only have hot water once it is replaced. 

If your water heater is leaking, there could be rust on the bottom, and you should look to replace it as soon as possible. 

Cold water heaters have become inefficient and tend to waste energy. Let our experts recommend the right water heater upgrade for your home.

Hot Water Plumbing Repair or Replacement: If your hot water heater needs to be replaced, the water to your home must be turned off, and the heater will be drained. We will uninstall the old heater, install the new one, and ensure the gas and water connections are set up correctly.

No worries for you, and no more cold showers!

Clogged Drains

When your home is experiencing a clogged drain, this could be due to hair, grease, food, debris, or toothpaste getting caught up in the drainpipes and causing a restriction of water flow. 

Unfortunately, galvanized drain pipes in older homes corrode from the inside out. In those situations, the line will get smaller over time, which creates more stoppages.

Our plumbers will need to determine if the clog is happening with all the drains or if it is occurring when just one toilet or fixture is not draining. If you notice multiple drains are backing up in your home, this is likely because there is a clog in your main line. However, the clog may be isolated to one drain. In that case, it likely isn’t affecting the other drains.

Clogged Drain Plumbing Repair: First, the drain must be cleared using a snake. Our plumber will feed the snake into your pipes from a clean-out or disassemble the p-trap. This will help remove the clogs in the pipes depending on where the clog is located and how severe it is. A power drain snake can also be used if it is needed.

Additionally, a high-pressure drain scrubbing method cleans the inside of the pipe, and the clog moves through the line. After this hydrojetting procedure, we use a camera to inspect the line to make sure there is no longer build-up that can cause future clogging.