Emergencies & Safety
Burst Pipe or Pipe Leak: What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
When a pipe bursts, the order of your steps matters. Get safe, shut off the water, then call. Here is the short list to follow while the water is running.
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Plumbing answers about what-to-check-first for Phoenix-area homeowners.
Repairs, Fixtures & Upgrades
Slow Shower Drain or Low Flow? Common Causes
A slow shower can be a slow drain or a weak showerhead. Here is how to tell which problem you have and what to check first.
Emergencies & Safety
Why Does My House Smell Like Sewer? Causes and When to Call
A common cause of a sewer smell is a drain that has dried out. Here is the one safe check, the causes that need a plumber, and what to do if it smells like gas.
Phoenix Homeowner Guides
What to Do When Your Rental's Plumbing Breaks
Plumbing broke in your rental? A plain-English guide to staying safe, documenting the damage, telling your landlord in writing, and what to do if no one answers.
Repairs, Fixtures & Upgrades
Garbage Disposal Humming or Jammed? What to Check Before You Call
A humming disposal means the motor has power but something is jamming the grinding plate. Here is the safe way to check before you call.
Water Lines, Pressure & Water Quality
Low Water Pressure: One Room or the Whole House?
One weak faucet and a weak house tell two different stories. Here is how to narrow down the cause before you call a plumber.
Leaks, Slab & Repiping
My Water Bill Spiked but Nothing Is Leaking. What Now?
A spike in your water bill has a few usual causes. Check your meter, toilets, irrigation and anything that fills on its own before you call.
Drains & Sewer Lines
What a Sewer Camera Inspection Actually Shows (and When You Need One)
A camera on a cable shows the inside of your sewer line: roots, cracks, sags, and buildup. It points to the fix you need.
Repairs, Fixtures & Upgrades
Why Does My Toilet Keep Clogging? What's Normal and What Isn't
Test the other fixtures first. One toilet clogging is a toilet problem. If everything drains slowly or backs up, look at the sewer line.
Emergencies & Safety
Plumbing Emergency or Can It Wait Until Morning?
Some plumbing problems can wait for daylight. Some cannot. Here is how to sort yours into call now, shut off and call, or safe to wait.
Drains & Sewer Lines
Slow Drain or Main Line Clog? How to Tell Which One You Have
One slow fixture is usually a local clog. Several slow fixtures at once point to the main line. A quick check tells you which.