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FAQ
Q: Should I try chemicals to open the clog before calling a plumber?
A: No. Some chemicals are very corrosive and can harm your plumbing system.
Q: What can I do to prevent calling a plumber in the middle of the night to open a clogged drain?
A: The best way to avoid calling is to contact Heartland Plumbing and set up a yearly maintenance schedule.
Q: My water bill has gotten higher and higher over the past few months. Is something wrong?
A: If your habits in water usage have not changed, there are several diagnostic possbilities. You could have a leaking faucet, toilet, or it could be a leak in the outside water line.
Q:I have had my sewer line cleaned before and the plumber said that there were no obstructions but I may have a belly in my line. What is a bleey and how can I fix it so the line does not get clogged again?
A: A belly in the main sewer line is somwhere that the piping has settled causing a natural place for solids to collect. The only way to fix this problem is to excavate and remove the settled portion of the line, install gravel under the new portion, and this will prevent future problems.
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Q: I have noticed a leak in my ceiling but it is not there all of the time. It seems like it only happens when a long shower was taken in the bathroom above it. Is there something I can do to fix it myself?
A: First, inspect the shower walls to see if there are any visible cracks that water could seep through. If there is, either re-grout or caulk the area(s). Other possibilities for water in the ceiling could be that the wax ring on the toilet may need to be replaced, the waste line assembly on the tub may need to be repaired or replaced, or there could be a water line leaking inside of the wall.
Q: If my shower head is dripping, can I fix that by installing a new shower head?
A: No, ther problem is more than likely with the valve.
Q: My child put a toy down the toilet but is is still flushing. Should I worry about this or will the toilet be ok?
A: Nine times out of ten the toilet will flush a few times but then the toilet paper will get caught up on the toy that most likely did not make its way through the toilet. The best solution is to get the toy out of the toilet before it makes it into the pipes(which can be costly to remove).
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Q: Is it ok to flush feminine products through the plumbing?
A: No, it is not ok. These cotton based products will grab on to the sidewalls of your underground waste plumbing and bunch up on each other to form massive drain clogs.
Q: I own a commercial building and every once in a while I can hear pipes banging in the ceiling. Is there anything that can be done or do I just live with the noise?
A: We can install a mechanical air chamber in the water piping to take care of the banging or we can make sure that all overhead piping is properly braced.
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