Plumbing

With fixtures , they are either installed correctly or they aren’t. If they are installed correctly then you take them for granted , if they aren’t then they are a constant source of annoyance every time you use them. A fixture is defined as “ something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part “ . Plumbing fixtures can be the actual faucet to sump pumps to laundry tubs , dishwashers and more however most people refer to them when talking about faucets. In the world of faucets the options are almost unlimited , every brand has many models from good to best . At total plumbing we try to carry a good , better , best option in our vans that are brand name industry leading products from which you can choose. If our options are not to your liking then another option is to just have us install a faucet you have purchased. Our trained plumbers will be able to handle any issues that may pop up during the installation. Common problems are parts needed that were not in the “ kit “ , Valves that don’t close fully , faulty drainage that is discovered when changing the faucet . Our vans come fully stocked with the most common parts so that we can serve you better.

Faucets

Faucets can be a constant source of frustration and cost you money with wasted water. A leaking faucet can cause damage to your home and a risk to your health if not addressed as the potential for mold increases. As with everything we own , Faucets need maintenance. A good , brand name faucet will serve you better than any “ offshore “ product that you buy online. The general rule is that when you buy a bargain brand faucet , and it starts to fail , the only thing you can do is replace it. This is mainly due to a lack of parts availability. A brand name faucet will have product support available with warranty and parts support for several years. At total our techs carry a variety of common repair parts for faucets and if it’s a common brand name ( like Delta for example ) we most likely have the repair parts with us in our vans.

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Sink Repairs

The plumbing definition of a sink is your kitchen sink , all other “ sinks “ are basins or laundry tubs . For this article we will call all basins and tubs , sinks. Sink repairs can be anything and everything from sink faucets to the sink drain to the sink itself . Sink repairs can be a simple tightening of a union or compression coupling to cutting it all out , possibly opening up the wall and replacing everything including the vanity. This extreme “ repair “ is generally when a leak has gone undetected for a long period of time. Harsh drain cleaning chemicals can also wreak havoc on your drainage. Chlorine in our tap water will slowly eat away at any rubber components in your fixtures . Here is a brief overview of how Chlorine and chloramines effect everything from toilet components to fixtures to laundry hoses.

Sink repairs can also be the replacement of the sink itself. Our techs wont have a replacement sink in their vans however they can get one quickly from one of the many wholesalers we have access to. So whether it’s the faucet , the sink , or the drain , give us a call if you have any concerns.

A toilet or water closet is one of those things that we take for granted , till they don’t work.

Toilets definitely fall under the “ health and safety “ part of plumbing because when they don’t work …. Well I think we all know how that can be a “ poopy situation “

Toilets come in various types , sizes and colors however colors these days are not that popular and white is the standard. Toilets are generally two basic parts , the bowl that you sit on and the tank that supplies water so that a toilet can flush. The bowl is the part that gets plugged , sometimes with hair brushes or kids toys and can generally be cleared with an auger.

When it cant be cleared however , sometimes its less costly to just replace it, especially if it is older. The tank is the part that needs the most service , for this reason the toilet by code is a fixture that must have its own shutoff. You don’t have to have shutoffs under your kitchen sink , however its really nice when you do and you need to turn the water off. Back to toilets , if you have been reading elsewhere on our page you will already know how chlorine and chloramines in our tape water will attack rubber parts. Well guess what , your toilet tank has a bunch of rubber parts in it, from the seals that go around the bolts that hold the tank to the bowl , to water supply and flushing valves in the tank as well. A brand name toilet will have common parts in it that are used by many manufactures. Basic parts that commonly fail are always stocked in our vans . If you don’t like your toilet and want something new , perhaps a comfort height or elongated , we can tackle that too .

The definition of pipe is a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water, waste, gas, oil, or other fluid substances.

Our plumbers can handle any of your pipe needs. From running a new gas line for your outdoor BBQ to adding drains in a bathroom renovation to simply fixing a leaking fitting under your sink. Generally anything that’s flexible like a clothes washer supply line is called a hose , but don’t worry , we can fix or replace those too.