Do you live in a two story house and notice a wet spot on the ceiling downstairs? As a Las Vegas Plumber, I get calls about water damage all the time and home owners are panicking to locate the source. Lucky for them, we specialize in leak detection and can determine the cause pretty quickly. Where is the leak coming from? The location of the leak is easily determined since it will be coming from the room [...]
Kitec fixtures were commonly used in homes because they were less expensive than copper fittings and easier to work with. However, these inexpensive parts are causing a lot of headaches for homeowners! Luckily there is some recourse to aide homeowners in the costly repairs that are involved to resolve this issue. Kitec Plumbing in Las Vegas: Kitec plumbing is flexible aluminum and plastic pipe with brass fittings. It was sold from 1995-2007 and installed throughout homes built or renovated [...]
As an experienced Las Vegas plumber, I am asked many different plumbing questions. Some are more random than others. In this blog, I am going to discuss the frequently asked question of “why is my faucet dripping.” Leaks within the home have a potential to leak 10,000 gallons of water per year. This includes leaks from all sources such as toilets, showers, faucets, etc. So it is important to fix leaky faucets when you notice they are leaking. It [...]
Before calling your local Las Vegas plumber, try to fix your garbage disposal by using these three methods. Fix garbage disposal by resetting it Most garbage disposals have a reset button on the bottom of it. If you notice a humming sound, it could be that it isn’t getting power. Sometimes pushing that button will be an easy and quick fix. Fix garbage disposal by freeing-it IMPORTANT TIP: Make sure you turn off the unit by unplugging it or [...]
Before you call a plumber to unclog your drain, try to do it yourself. It will save you money if you are successful and probably boost your confidence too! First Method to unclog sink: Pour hot water down your sink. A lot of times grease and other debris can be flushed out by pouring boiling water into the drain. Be careful not to burn yourself when attempting to use this method. Second Method to unclog sink: Use a wire [...]
Picking a plumber in Las Vegas or Henderson can be a stressful process. You want to assure that you select the best plumber for the job, but how do you know that they are qualified and competent? Do they carry a license for plumbing in Las Vegas? First of all, you want to verify that the plumber you choose is licensed with the Nevada State Contractor’s Board. This site will also reflect any past or present compliance issues with [...]
Are flushable wipes really flushable? The short answer is NO – but many companies advertise their products to be safe to discard into the toilet. The truth is that “flushable wipes” do not disintegrate enough to make them truly safe to flush. Flushing baby wipes, makeup wipes, and other marketed “flushable” wipes cause major plumbing issues. Consumers who continuously flushed these wipes experienced clogged pipes, flooding, jammed sewers and issues with septic tanks- racking up the costs for plumbing [...]
Our Las Vegas plumbing company wants customers to save money whenever possible (which is apparent in our awesome affordable prices)! We want to take it a step further and provide our customers with information regarding rebates and tax credits. FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR OUR LAS VEGAS PLUMBING CUSTOMERS: Through the end of 2016, the IRS is offering incentives for people who are switching to lower energy appliances (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act). Now this money saving tip is federal, [...]
A Las Vegas water heater replacement can get pricey! For every water heater installed in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, & Boulder City Nevada; a permit is required. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, "Many people don't know that such permits are required". There are also code upgrades such as earthquake straps or a sediment trap that will rack up the cost. In addition to this, there are typically modifications required to fit with the new water heater [...]
LAS VEGAS PLUMBERS REPORTING: Fox 5 Las Vegas News is reporting a gas leak this afternoon which caused the closure of Flamingo Road between Boulder Highway & Mountain Vista. Construction crews are currently on site as of 2:41 PM to repair the gas line. The leak was reported at 1:26 PM and there is no word when the line will be fixed. Las Vegas residents are asked to take alternate routes and avoid that area. Please (click here) to see [...]
