CrewPros can help solve your problems with plumbing services in Memphis.
From the single family home to a multi unit complex, CrewPros provides professional plumbing services at a price point that makes us very competitive in the market.
Whether you are in need of new plumbing hardware or you require repair of existing hardware, CrewPros can help solve your problems with plumbing services in Memphis.
One of the staples of a modern kitchen is the garbage disposal. Located under your sink drain, the disposal stores waste food in a hopper chamber. When you flip a switch to turn on the power, a motor spins, and the flywheel with attached propellers grinds the food waste with a shredder ring. The resulting waste material is flushed into your sewer system from a waste line discharge outlet. Garbage disposals are one of the most helpful devices in your kitchen, especially if you love to cook. It helps to make cleaning up easier while cooking and when rinsing the dishes off after a meal. If you do not have a garbage disposal or you need to replace the one you have, CrewPros can install a new one for you.
If you need a new garbage disposal system installed, hiring a qualified plumber for the job is important. Incorrect installation can cause damage to your plumbing system, as the disposal must be properly connected to the sink and drainage pipe.
If you are experiencing issues with your garbage disposal, CrewPros can also help with repairs. Clogged or jammed garbage disposals can quickly become a major plumbing problem. To avoid clogs, make sure not to put items like bones, grease, fats, tough vegetables, and no non-food items into your disposal. It is important to always check that no small pieces of silverware have gone down the drain before turning on the disposal, as this can cause damage to the propellers and even produce smoke and loud noises. At CrewPros, we can repair most garbage disposals, especially if it is just a clog. However, if your disposal has been used for a long time, some components may have worn out, and you might need a replacement. On average, garbage disposals have a lifespan of ten to twelve years.
Look For These Signs When It Is Time for a New Garbage Disposal
Is it time to replace your garbage disposal? Here are some signs that may help you decide:
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It makes unusually loud noises when turned on.
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The reset button needs to be pressed frequently to make it work.
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The disposal takes longer than usual to grind food.
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It clogs easily, which may indicate dull blades or the need for a larger disposal.
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The disposal often leaks.
How to Know When to Call Professionals
When You Hear a Leak
Whether you hear drips coming from your shower, sink faucet, or your toilet will not stop running, it is possibly a sign that a part of the fixture needs repair or replacement. Many would be surprised to learn that a leaky faucet can equal a water loss of more than 20 gallons in just one day, so you will want to have this resolved quickly, or it could get expensive.
Visual Signs of a Leak
A puddle under the sink or water seeping around the toilet or shower are good indicators that you have a plumbing problem. One sure sign is if you have a bathroom rug that is consistently damp or even soaked. Water leaks can become substantial quickly. Water issues need to be resolved immediately. Slow leaks under your sink can begin to mildew or mold quickly. This could mean you will have replace the cabinetry, and your floors could become damaged, needing significant repairs or replacement.
You Hear Gushing Water in the Walls
In older homes, the pipes in the wall connected to your bathroom fixtures can burst because they have become eroded. You may hear a sound like water rushing through your walls. If not taken care of immediately, your walls could burst open, spilling water all over your bathroom and potentially flooding your home. To repair this type of plumbing issue, our plumbing professionals will have to turn off the water and open the walls where you hear the leak. In some instances, you may not hear the water, but see what looks like bubbles in the drywall of your bathroom. This is also a clear sign of a pipe leak in the walls.
Your Fixtures are Making Loud Squeaking or Hissing Sounds
These noises are not normal, and they are usually indicative of worn-down parts within a fixture.
Your Fixtures are Corroded or Rusting
This is a problem that is found in many older homes. You can obviously see that the fixtures are rusted. Not only is it unsightly, but you will also probably have issues with water pressure, and the water that does come out can be “hard water.” Hard water is simply defined as when minerals, calcium, and magnesium levels are higher in your water. Hard water results in the following issues:
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Lower water pressure
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You feel film on your hands even after you use soap. This is caused by the soap reacting with the calcium to form soap scum
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Keeping your tub and sink clean is harder since minerals are consistently building up
You Run Out of Hot Water Quickly
When this happens, the worst-case scenario is that your water heater is too old, and it may be time to replace it. On average, water heaters usually last between 8 to 12 years. Other reasons you could be running out of hot water too quickly include:
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Sediment is built up inside your water tank
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You have a broken dip tube
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Faulty water heater thermostat
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Too much demand for hot water from multiple sources
How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?
When you turn on the hot water faucet, water flows through a heat exchanger in the unit providing you with hot water. Either an electric element or natural gas burner heats the water. This results in the tankless water heater giving a consistent on demand hot water supply. You will no longer have to wait for the storage tank to fill up if you have run out of hot water. Usually, tankless water heaters can provide hot water at a rate of two to five gallons per minute, however this depends on the type of tankless water heater. An electric tankless water heater produces slower flow rates than a gas-fired tankless water heater.
You should be aware that, at times, even the biggest gas-fired model cannot provide enough hot water if you are simultaneously using hot water to shower, run the washing machine, and wash the dishes in the dishwasher. However, if you have a large household where this scenario cannot be avoided, you can overcome this problem by installing two or more tankless water heaters. Another solution is to install a tankless water heater specifically for appliances.
For homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, tankless water heaters can be 24%-34% more energy efficient than standard storage tank water heaters. The savings can add up.
Do I Need a Tankless Water Heater?
Ask yourself, do we ever run out of hot water in our home? Memphis and middle Tennessee can be ridiculously hot in the summer and downright freezing cold in the winter. Families can especially benefit from a tankless water heater during the colder months when the demand for hot water goes up. In most families the morning shower routine can be a battle. Who goes first, who goes last. The last person in line may have a colder than normal or a downright cold shower. Let’s face it, the ground water is downright cold, and it takes time to refill the tank with hot water. A tankless water heater large enough to cover all the bathrooms in a home would eliminate the cold shower issue. Depending on the square footage of your home, its layout, and the distance from the tankless water heater to the bathrooms, some homes may need more than one tankless water heater. Life is good with the consistent flow of warm water on a chilly morning or evening.
Is it Worth the Cost to Switch from Conventional Storage Tank Water Heaters to Tankless Water Heaters?
Of course, the initial cost of the tankless water heater is greater than that of a standard storage water heater since they avoid the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters. Still, many people believe you receive a return on your investment in the following ways:
How to Choose Which Tankless Water System is Best for You
Before you purchase your tankless water heater, consider the following criteria:
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Installing a tankless water heater is usually not a DIY project since proper installation can optimize energy efficiency. You should consult with a professional for sales and installation. At CrewPros, we are happy to help. Our professionals know all the factors that must be considered before installation, such as safety issues, code requirements, fuel type, and climate. For a free consultation please contact us today.
When you are faced with a ruptured water pipe or backed up sewer pipe, it is critical to get professional help immediately. At CrewPros, our plumbing professionals are experienced in diagnosing and repairing these types of crucial plumbing problems. Our professional plumbers have removed and replaced countless miles of water line and they are highly skilled in repairing or replacing sewer lines.
Our areas of expertise are:
Your safety and peace of mind depends upon your water and sewer systems working properly, why not let CrewPros take care of regular inspections of these systems and remove that burden from your already busy schedule? We offer a wide range of preventative services that can go a long way to thwarting potential problems before they occur.