Pride Plumbing came out and performed the following work: 1) remove two manhole covers; 2) insert a Hydro Jet water pressure device into the pipes down inside both manholes and clear any blockages inside the pipes; 3) insert a camera into the pipes down inside both manholes and record their conditions; and 4) replace the manhole covers.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to use a Hydro Jet water pressure device at any outside cleanouts or manholes to clear the outside main sewer septic drain line of blockages, debris, and grease buildup. We will then use a camera to determine the condition of the outside main sewer septic drain line.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a leaking 38-gallon electric Kenmore Power Miser lowboy water heater with a new 38-gallon electric Rheem PROE38-S2-RH95-B lowboy model. First, after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines, we removed and disposed of the old water heater. 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 brass drain valve, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heater (adding a Romex connector). Finally, we 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 to investigate the cause of a water leak around the base of a bathtub/shower. Our inspection found that the leak was being caused by a lack of caulk around the bathtub/shower. We spoke with the customer about having caulking applied. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the shower valve with a new single-handle model with chrome trim (shower head, faucet valve handle and cover, downspout diverter, and overflow and drain covers). This would include cutting an access in the shower wall and replacing the valve along with short sections of its hot- and cold-water supply lines with new PEX piping and 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 1) repipe and replace the water supply lines under the house in the crawlspace, going to the fixtures in the kitchen (sink, dishwasher, and ice maker), at the washing machine, the water heater, and in one bathroom, with new PEX piping and fittings; and 2) repipe and replace the drain lines in the crawlspace, going to all the fixtures in the home (kitchen, one bathroom, and a washing machine), with new PVC piping; installing new fittings and supports under the house for each fixture.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a dishwasher not working properly. Our tests and inspection determined that there were no plumbing issues with the unit. We advised the customer to contact an appliance repair company to come out and look at the dishwasher. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the dishwasher with a new one. This would require us to unbox the new unit, move it to the dishwasher space, connect its water and drain lines and test for leaks and proper operation. Once we are assured there are no issues, slide the unit into place, secure it to the kitchen counter, and install its toe panel.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided cost estimates to either rebuild (by replacing the cartridges) or replace a leaking two handle kitchen sink faucet with either a new customer-supplied model, or a new Pride Plumbing supplied Mainline, Olympia, or Delta model. This would include removing the old faucet, mounting the new faucet and replacing its hot and cold above-floor water supply lines underneath the sink with new braided stainless-steel ones along with possibly replacing the hot and cold water supply stops.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged kitchen sink drain. We removed the sink’s P-trap and drain assembly and used a sewer machine down through the sink's drain line and pulled back grass. We then went outside and found a grey drain line exiting at the edge of the yard. We dug a ditch to assist the grey line in draining properly. After replacing the P-trap and drain assembly and testing for leaks and proper drainage, the issue was corrected. We ran hot water down the sink for several minutes and it drained properly. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the kitchen sink's under-sink drain, P-trap, and drain line through the floor to under the house in the crawlspace, with new PVC piping and fittings, and tie into the main drain stack.
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 came out and replaced a leaking three-handle bathtub/shower valve with a new Gerber G004803083 three-handle model (this included cutting an access in the shower wall, replacing the valve along with short sections of its hot- and cold-water supply lines with new PEX piping and fittings, adding new stems, washers, seats, handles, and escutcheons, installing the shower head, downspout diverter, and a plastic plumbing access panel over the access hole we cut in the wall).
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to either rebuild a leaking three-handle bathtub/shower valve by replacing its stems, washers, seats, handles, and escutcheons or replace it with either a new Delta single handle model or Gerber three handle model (this would include cutting an access in the shower wall, replacing the valve along with short sections of its hot- and cold-water supply lines with new PEX piping and fittings, and adding new stems, washers, seats, handles, and escutcheons). We will also caulk around the downspout diverter due to it also leaking.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged Delta toilet. After pulling the toilet, we used a water pressure device down through the toilet's flange and cleared the blockage. After replacing the toilet bowl's braided stainless-steel water supply line, wax ring gaskets, and closet bolts, we reset the toilet, tested it, and the issue was resolved. We also provided cost estimates to 1) 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); and 2) trench a ditch from the town sewer tap 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.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak in the yard at a water meter. We found the leak on a section of the PVC outside main water supply line. We dug down and cut out the leaking section of pipe and repaired it with new PEX piping and fittings. We also provided cost estimates to 1) repipe and replace the water supply and drain lines in the crawlspace, going to all the fixtures in the home (the kitchen, one bathroom (toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower), a washing machine, and a water heater), with new PEX and PVC piping respectively; installing new fittings and supports under the house for each fixture; 2) trench a ditch from the town sewer tap 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 3) rebuild or replace a shower valve.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a leaking 40-gallon electric Whirlpool water heater with a new 40-gallon electric Rheem PROE40-M2-RH95 model. First, after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines, we removed and disposed of the old water heater. 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 brass drain valve, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heater. Finally, we 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. Then we replaced a faulty pressure reducing valve (PRV) at the water meter with a new Watts LFN45BM1-DU-PEXXPEX model due to high water pressure in the home and put in a new valve box and lid.
Pride Plumbing was called out to investigate the home's plumbing due to the customer's suspicion that there was a water leak underneath the home. Our thorough inspection inside and outside the home did not find any plumbing leaks on the drain and water supply lines. Also, we checked the water meter, and it was not turning.