Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a non-working 40-gallon electric 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 (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 came out and performed the following work: 1) installed four customer-supplied bathroom sink faucets with popup assemblies and new P-traps; 2) installed a new customer-supplied kitchen sink faucet; 3) in each of the bathrooms, installed new customer-supplied toilets with new wax ring gaskets, mounting bolts and braided stainless-steel water supply lines; and 4) tested all repairs and newly installed fixtures for leaks and proper operation.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to repair a water leak in the yard. This would require us to dig in the yard to locate the leak, cut out the leaking section of black roll outside main water supply line pipe, repair it with new PEX piping and fittings, and cover the area we dug up. We also provided a second cost estimate to trench a ditch from an existing water meter to the home and replace the black roll main outside water supply line with new black roll and PEX piping and fittings along with installing a new pressure reducing valve (PRV) and ball water shutoff valve at the water meter.
Pride Plumbing was called out because whenever the customer would run her washing machine, her toilets and sinks all made a gurgling sound. Our inspection found that both of the home's septic tanks were full. We called in our septic pumping truck, uncovered the septic tanks, removed their lids, pumped them out, cleaned their filters, ensured proper drainage and flushing, reset the lids, and covered the tanks back up.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a Rheem lowboy water heater not heating the water as it should. We made an adjustment to the water heater’s thermostats and increased the water temperature.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to perform the following work: 1) install four customer-supplied bathroom sink faucets with popup assemblies and new P-traps; 2) install a new customer-supplied kitchen sink faucet; 3) in each of the bathrooms, install new customer-supplied toilets with new wax ring gaskets, mounting bolts and braided stainless-steel water supply lines; and 4) test all repairs and newly installed fixtures for leaks and proper operation.
Pride Plumbing was called out to investigate the cause of a higher than usual water bill. Our thorough inspection inside and outside the home found deteriorated toilet tank flappers in two toilets that weren't sealing and causing the toilets to run. We replaced the flappers, made an adjustment to a third toilet's water fill valve, and corrected the issues.
Pride Plumbing was called out to investigate why the customer was not getting enough hot water from her two tankless water heaters. Our tests and inspection determined that the cause of the issue was the bathtub/shower's downspout. It was dumping water out at a very high volume and exceeding the water heaters' ability to keep up. We adjusted the temperatures of the water heaters, and they were able to maintain hot water at 124-127 degrees for 15 minutes from the sprayer head.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to repair a damaged vent pipe and septic connection. We also provided a cost estimate to 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 was called out for several toilets in the women’s bathroom not flushing correctly. Building maintenance let us know that the 2nd, 3rd & 4th toilets were having issues. We were able to turn up the 2nd & 4th toilets' Zurn flushometers and got them to flushing better. The 3rd toilet's flushometer was leaking from its vacuum breaker tube. Maintenance had overtightened the slip nut and ruined the vacuum breaker tube. We were able to replace the O-ring and the vacuum breaker and stopped the leak.
Pride Plumbing came out and gave cost estimates to perform the following work: 1) rebuild two toilet tanks’ flush assemblies or replace the toilets with new Pride Plumbing supplied Gerber Viper models or customer-supplied models; 2) replace a leaking two-handle kitchen sink faucet and sprayer with either a new Pride Plumbing supplied Mainline, Olympia, or Delta two-handle model with a sprayer or a new customer-supplied model; and 3) replace the seats and springs inside five bathroom sink faucets.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak in the yard at a water meter. We dug down and found the leak on a section of the black roll outside main water supply line - roots had caused a fitting to crack. We cut out the leaking fitting and a short section of pipe and repaired them with new PEX piping and fittings. 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 when done.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced two leaking 40-gallon electric lowboy water heaters (one Whirlpool and one Richmond) with two new 40-gallon electric lowboy models. First, after disconnecting their electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines, we removed and disposed of the old water heaters. Then we installed the new water heaters, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless-steel water supply lines to the water heaters’ connectors, brass drain valves, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heaters (adding Romex connectors). Finally, we bled the air out of the water lines, ensured that the units’ temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valves were properly vented, and set the units to their appropriate operating temperatures.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak underneath a kitchen sink. Our inspection found that one of the sink's basket strainers was leaking. We removed and replaced the basket strainer and flange tailpiece, tested for leaks, and the issue was corrected.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a 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, replaced the water fill valve with a new Fluidmaster PRO45B model along with its above floor braided stainless steel water supply line. Then we turned the water back on, filled the tank, and tested for leaks and proper operation with no issues. We also provided a cost estimate to replace two 40-gallon electric lowboy water heaters with two new 40-gallon electric lowboy models.