Pride Plumbing was called out for a sewage pump alarm going off. Our tests and inspection determined that the pump's relay had tripped. We reset the relay and called in our septic pumping truck and pumped out the tank which was full of feminine products. We tested the pump and there were no further issues.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a leaking 40-gallon electric tabletop lowboy water heater with a new 40-gallon electric Rheem PROE38-S2-RH95-B tabletop lowboy model. First, we removed and disposed of the old water heater, disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines. Then we installed the new water heater, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless-steel water supply lines to the water heater connectors, a new brass drain valve, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heater (adding a Romex connector). Finally, we upgraded the unit's elements to 3,500-watt elements due to it being on a double pole 20-amp breaker, bled the air out of the water lines, ensured that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and set the unit to its appropriate operating temperature.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a Gerber pressure assist toilet tank that would run constantly and not fill. Our inspection determined that the tank’s Flushmate pressure assist cartridge was malfunctioning. After turning off the water and draining the tank, we used a Flushmate C-100500-KIT and replaced the pressure assist cartridge assembly. We then turned the water back on, refilled the tank, and tested for leaks and proper operation with no issues.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to: 1) trench a ditch from the water meter to the house to expose and remove the outside main water supply line; 2) install a new 1-inch black roll and PEX outside main water supply line from the water meter to the house along with installing tracer wire; 3) connect the new water line to an existing water line connection under the house and install a new ball valve main water shut-off and new thermal expansion tank in the crawlspace; 4) install a new pressure reducing valve (PRV), ball valve, and check valve at the water meter in the meter box; 5) test the new water line for leaks and working order; and 6) backfill and tamp the ditch after the work is completed and approved by Montgomery County’s Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing came out and performed the following work: 1) replaced a 20-gallon electric Rheem 81VP20S lowboy water heater with a new 38-gallon electric Rheem PROE38-S2-RH95-B lowboy model (this included removing and disposing of the old water heater after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines; installing the new water heater, thermal expansion tank, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless steel water supply lines to the water heater's water connections, brass drain valve, connecting the unit’s electrical connections (adding a Romex connector), bleeding the air out of the water lines, ensuring that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and setting the unit to its appropriate operating temperature); and 2) installed a new DAB water booster pump near where the black roll main waterline came in underneath the home at the foundation.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a toilet tank that would run constantly and not fill. Our inspection found that the toilet tank's flapper was deteriorated and would not seal off the tank which caused it to run constantly. We replaced the toilet tank's flapper with a new 3-inch red universal model and tested for leaks and proper operation with no issues. We also made an adjustment to the tank's water fill valve. We provided a cost estimate to replace the toilet with a new Gerber Viper model. This would include draining and pulling the old toilet, inspecting/cleaning/replacing the flange, replacing the toilet bowl, toilet tank, flapper, water fill valve, tank to bowl gasket and bolts, seat, wax ring gasket, toilet bowl bolts, toilet bowl bolt washers, toilet bowl bolt caps, and above-floor stainless steel braided water supply line.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided cost estimates to: 1) replace a 40-gallon electric lowboy water heater with a new 40-gallon electric lowboy model (this would include removing and disposing of the old water heater after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines; installing the new water heater, thermal expansion tank, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless steel water supply lines to the water heater's water connections, brass drain valve, connecting the unit’s electrical connections (adding a Romex connector), bleeding the air out of the water lines, ensuring that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and setting the unit to its appropriate operating temperature); and 2) install a water booster pump near where the black roll main waterline comes in underneath the home at the foundation.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to perform the following work: 1) in the kitchen, install a kitchen sink and faucet, dishwasher, and a refrigerator ice maker; 2) in the master bathroom, install a lavatory and faucet, toilet, and a soaker tub and faucet; 3) in a second bathroom, install a lavatory and faucet, toilet, and bathtub/shower and shower valve; 4) in the laundry room, install a ProPlus plastic washer box and the water and drain hookups for a washing machine; 5) install a water heater; 6) install two outside hose bib spigots; 7) relocate a well pump tank to underneath the home; 8) make all the water and drain connections for each fixture to the main water and drain lines underneath the home; and 9) trench a ditch from the septic tank to the home to expose and replace the main outside sewer septic drain line with new PVC piping and fittings along with installing proper cleanouts and fittings per code and sealing the septic tank penetration with concrete.
Pride Plumbing came out and performed the following work: 1) cut into and removed a small section of concrete flooring; 2) dug down to the base of the floor drain's P-trap and drain line; 3) removed the old floor drain and P-trap; 4) rebuilt the floor drain and its P-trap with new PVC piping and fittings up to the floor height (connecting onto the existing drain line using a new Fernco coupling); and 5) replaced the dirt and concrete we took out.
Pride Plumbing was called out for an American Standard toilet tank that would run constantly and not fill. Our inspection determined that the tank’s water fill valve was cracked and malfunctioning. After shutting off the water, we drained the water from the tank and replaced the water fill valve with a new Fluidmaster PRO45B model. Then we turned the water back on, filled the tank, and tested for leaks and proper operation with no issues.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a leaking American Standard toilet tank. We provided cost estimates to either rebuild the toilet tank’s flush assembly (this would include replacing the tank's Douglas valve, water fill valve, flapper, and above-floor braided stainless steel water supply line) or replace the toilet with a new Gerber Viper model (this would include pulling the old toilet, inspecting/cleaning/replacing the flange, replacing the toilet bowl, toilet tank, tank to bowl gasket and bolts, seat, wax ring gasket, toilet bowl bolts, toilet bowl bolt washers, toilet bowl bolt caps, and above-floor stainless steel braided water supply line).
Pride Plumbing was called out for a submersible sewage pump not working. Our inspection found that the pump had burned up. We pulled the pump, replaced it with a new customer-supplied model, installed new float switches and a check valve, reconnected its PVC piping, connected its electrical wiring to its control box, tested the pump, and the issue was corrected.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to remove three spigots with locking systems and replace them with three new Woodford spigots with locking waterflow systems, connecting onto the existing water main using PEX piping and PEX and copper fittings.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged toilet. We used a closet auger down through the toilet’s flange and cleared the blockage. We flushed the toilet several times with no further issues. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the toilet with a new Gerber Viper model. This would include pulling the old toilet, inspecting/cleaning/replacing the flange, replacing the toilet bowl, toilet tank, tank to bowl gasket and bolts, seat, wax ring gasket, toilet bowl bolts, toilet bowl bolt washers, toilet bowl bolt caps, and above-floor stainless steel braided water supply line.
Pride Plumbing was called out for continued stoppages on a sewer pump. We replaced the float's pump from gray to yellow and corrected the issue.
