Absolute Service Plan

Pipes have certain signs that demonstrate when they might be experiencing an issue. The most obvious symptom is wet spots in the wall and on the floor, which indicates a leak. However, pipes can have other problems before a leak manifests. Whistling noises indicate that your pipe is dented, while bubbling noises in your pipe indicate crushed or clogged pipes. Both of these symptoms indicate that your pipes could be vulnerable to bursting. Banging pipes means your pipes are loose, which means something is either already broken or about to break.

Your pipes have silent killer-FOGs. FOGs is the technical term for a certain class of debris: fats, oils, and grease. Soap, food waste and cooking oil are often thrown down the drain in small amounts, but over the years they congeal and form clumps. Some of these clumps can end up being the size of a tennis ball. Getting your pipes cleaned once every year or two can help prevent clogs from growing too large, but the best solution is to avoid putting any oil or greasy food down your garbage disposal.

No, noises are not normal. Strange sounds, like clunking, rattling, and other noises can mean that the pipes are blocked. Have a professional look into the issue immediately. Plumbing can be confusing at times, but if you know a little bit about it, you can start to determine which problems require a professional. If you have any more questions that weren’t listed here, a plumber will be happy to help.

If you haven’t yet done so, locate the main water valve and water heater in your property. This way, you can simply show them to our plumber and we can begin the repairs right away (instead of taking the time to look for these fixtures). If possible, clear the area around the pipes and plumbing fixtures that have to be fixed so our plumbers can focus on the repairs instead of navigating around boxes, furniture, and other items.