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Most plumbers, L&P Plumbing included, offer emergency services 24/7. An emergency would be an event that poses an immediate danger to your property that you can’t get under control on your own, such as a burst pipe, flooding, or sewer backup. In this case, whether it happens at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., you should call the emergency services line and a plumber will be sent to you immediately no matter the time. Other plumbing issues may constitute an urgent request, such as a water heater malfunction in the dead of winter. While not technically an emergency to justify calling a plumber in the middle of the night, it can wait till morning and be classified as an urgent request. Just remember, you will likely pay more for emergency services, especially if they occur after hours or on weekends.

There could be a few reasons as to why your water bills are starting to increase, and there are some things you can do to troubleshoot the issue. First, check if your toilet is leaking. Is the water in the tank overflowing into the overflow pipe? In If so, you can adjust the fill valve to stop the water about an inch below the tube or the stamped water level mark on the tank’s side. Other potential reasons why your water bills are rising so drastically is that you have a slab leak, which is very hard to detect unless you have the proper tools. Irrigation leaks, leaking pipes and faucet fixtures, and old, outdated fixtures could all be to blame as well.

Clogged drains are the most common problem we see here at L&P. Before you call us, try a couple things on your own first. Use a plunger, clean the drain trap, remove the trap bend, or snake the drain. If you need to break up a sink clog of hair and other debris, for instance, pour a mixture of baking soda and vinegar down the drain, let it sit, then pour boiling water down the drain to break up the clog.

There are a few reasons why you aren’t getting hot water out of your faucet or shower. It could be due to a tank leak, gas leak, water heater malfunction, gas valve failure, malfunctioning thermostat, or a tank that is too small for your family’s needs.

The top causes of water heater leaks include broken drain valves, corrosion in the tank, loose water line connections, and broken temperature or pressure valves. If you water heater is failing, give us a call right away so you’re not without hot water for long.

We hope these FAQs have helped you learn more about what to expect with our plumbing services, but if you have a question we have not covered here, please feel free to contact us at 512-468-9030. We are located at 644 Canion Street in Austin, TX for your convenience.