Pride Plumbing was called out for a garbage disposal not working properly. Our inspection found that the unit was jammed due to an object being lodged inside it. Using a pair of pliers, we were able to remove the object which allowed the motor to turn freely. We then reset the circuit on the unit and tested it for proper working order with no further issues. We provided a cost estimate to replace the unit with a new Insinkerator Badger 5 model along with replacing the kitchen sink's PVC waste piping and P-trap.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to replace a leaking bathroom sink faucet with a new customer-supplied Brizo widespread model (this would include removing the old faucet, mounting the new faucet, and replacing the hot and cold water shut-off valves and above-floor braided stainless steel water supply lines underneath the sink).
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to replace a centerset kitchen sink faucet with a new customer-supplied centerset 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.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a Jacuzzi SWP2XXX toilet tank that would run constantly and not fill. Our inspection determined that the tank’s water fill valve was 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. We 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) either rebuild or replace a leaking two-handle bathroom sink faucet.
Pride Plumbing was called out for low water pressure in the home. We replaced two Pentair water filters - one sediment and one carbon - with new customer-supplied replacement filters. We then tested the home's water pressure, and it was restored.
Pride Plumbing was called out for an Insinkerator Badger 5 garbage disposal not working. Our inspection and testing of the unit determined that its motor had burned up. We pulled and replaced it with a new Insinkerator Badger 5 model, connected its drain and electrical connections (power whip), tested for leaks and proper operation, and the issue was corrected. The customer also had a water leak behind a toilet. Our inspection found that the leak was coming from the toilet’s tank's tank-to-bowl gasket. We turned the water off to the toilet; drained and removed the tank; used a Lavelle 481BP Korky tank-to-bowl gasket kit and replaced the gasket, bolts, and rubber washers; reset the tank; and tightened the bolts. When we tested the toilet for leaks and proper operation, we found that the toilet tank's red Korky flapper was deteriorated, so we replaced it with a new Lavelle 54BP black Korky flapper. We tested for leaks and proper operation again with no issues.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a broken flange on a Jacuzzi toilet. We pulled the toilet, cleaned the wax ring gasket off, cut the flange loose from the piping underneath the building, filled in around the flanges hole in the floor with hydraulic cement, installed a new metal offset repair flange, installed two new wax ring gaskets, replaced the toilet bolts and caps, reset the toilet, added three plastic shims to level the toilet bowl, reinstalled the toilet tank's above-floor braided stainless steel water supply line, tested for leaks, caulked around the base of the toilet bowl, and tested for stability, leaks and proper operation with no issues.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a Liberty LE41A sewage pump not working. Our inspection found that the pump’s float had gotten hung up and couldn’t turn the pump on. We reset the float and tested the pump for proper operation with no additional issues.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak near a Rheem water heater. Our inspection found a pinhole leak on a copper pipe in the wall. First, we removed some drywall and cut out a short section of the leaking pipe. Next, we added a new 3/4-inch copper elbow and a short section of copper pipe. We then replaced the remaining section of the pipe going to the water heater with new PEX piping and stainless-steel fittings and added a new ball water shutoff valve. Finally, we tested for leaks with no further issues. We also provided cost estimates to 1) replace a kitchen sink's under-sink drain assembly, P-trap, and drain line through the floor to under the house in the crawlspace, and to where it ties into the main sewer drain stack, with new PVC piping and fittings; and 2) repipe and replace the copper water supply lines under the house in the crawlspace, going to the fixtures in the kitchen, at the washing machine, and in two bathrooms, with new PEX piping and fittings.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak in the yard. Our thorough inspection did not find any leak or movement of the water meter. It was our belief that the water was from runoff due to the lay of the land. We advised the customer to monitor the area and provided a cost estimate to replace the home's outside main water supply line. We would trench a ditch from the water meter to the house to expose and remove the outside main water supply line; 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; 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; install a new pressure reducing valve (PRV), ball valve, and check valve at the water meter in the meter box; test the new water line for leaks and working order; and cover the area after county inspection.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to remove an existing bathtub/shower and replace it with a new 4-piece unit along with installing a new Delta shower faucet valve with trim (shower head, faucet valve handle and cover, downspout diverter, and overflow and drain covers), PVC drain, PEX hot and cold water supply lines with shut-offs, and a plastic plumbing access panel along with connecting the new drain and water supply lines to the existing drain and water connections underneath the home.
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 no hot water from a 100-gallon Rheem-Ruud G100-200 commercial gas water heater. Our inspection found that a liquid tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) had become wedged underneath the unit's vent hood on top of the water heater and was preventing the damper motor from being able to turn the baffle. We dislodged the LFMC and used zip ties to secure it out of the way so it couldn't get wedged again. We then relit the water heater and it began heating the water properly. We also provided cost estimates to replace the unit with new Navien tankless models both with and without NAVICIRC recirculation pumps.
Pride Plumbing came out and performed the following work: 1) dug down in the yard to expose a defective section of the outside main sewer septic drain line that was broken and leaking; 2) replaced that section of sewer line with new 4-inch PVC piping and fittings (a wye and two bends), connecting onto the existing drain piping with new Fernco and no-hub couplings; 3) installed a new two-way PVC clean out; 4) tested the new piping for leaks and working order; 5) backfilled, tamped, and spread grass seed and straw after the work was completed; and 6) placed a concrete donut around the cleanout cap and painted the cap orange.
Pride Plumbing came out and performed a Membership Plan annual plumbing inspection. Pride Plumbing's Membership Plan is our $19.95 per month plumbing maintenance discount program. Find out more at https://www.callprideplumbing.com/membership-plan. Our thorough inspection inside, underneath, and outside the home did not find any issues with the home’s plumbing.