A wobbly toilet could be caused by bolts that have worn out and need replacing, the wax ring, or even both. Give S&S Plumbing Contractors a call, at 210-658-7100, to check out the toilet and replace the bolts or the wax ring if it’s necessary. Providing quality, ethical plumbing service, by licensed professionals since 2006.
Did you know if you installed a low-flow flush toilet you could save a lot of water? You could save up to 35,000 gallons of water a year, that’s about 77% savings of your water consumption. If you would like to know more about a new low-flush toilet call us at 210-658-7100. Providing quality,…
Plumbing Tip When should you replace or repair the toilet? 1) A small crack in your toilet bowl or base can become a big issue. If not replaced it can lead to a leak in your bathroom. 2) Your older model toilet may not function properly causing you to flush several times to properly remove…
Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner should have on hand Just to name a few plumbing tools every homeowner should have are plungers, (cup plungers for sinks and flange plungers for toilets), adjustable wrenches, pipe wrench to loosen or tighten pipes and fittings, plumbers tape, heavy-duty gloves. These are only a few you would need to get…
No one in Texas wants to be this guy, outside, in the freezing cold, trying to unfreeze his frozen pipe with a hairdryer. Not only is this dangerous and we do not recommend doing this, but you are also bound to freeze to death before the frozen pipe heats up. Why not prevent this from…
It is inevitable that at some point, a small child will try to flush an object down the toilet-many toys have met their end in the family pot. If you can see the object, you can manually retrieve it. If you are a little braver, you can drain the bowl and use a mirror to…
Usually, this one has a simple answer: The flap at the bottom of the tank isn’t sealing properly. Simply, remove the top of the tank and flush the toilet, keeping an eye on the rubber flap. If it doesn’t close completely, the float ball trigger will never be activated since the water won’t reach the…
How hot should my home’s water be? Water heater manufacturers recommend having your water heater set at 125 degrees. If you place your hot water heater at a higher setting you risk damage to the water heater. If you do not feel comfortable adjusting your water heater temperature yourself, please give us a call at…
Why do I need to know where my main water shut off valve is located? Although this kiddo looks like he is having fun floating around in the living room, we are sure this is not your idea of a great time at the pool. Knowing where your main water shut off valve can possibly…