Plumbers Arlington Heights

Mas Plumbing takes a different approach to plumbing services.  Most plumbing services come into your home, fix the problem, hand you a bill, and then just walk out the door.  This leaves you, the homeowner, confused and upset because you don’t know what the problem was nor how to try and prevent it in the future!  We take a different and unique approach to plumbing services for the resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois.  We like to work WITH you, explaining to you what we are doing and why every step of the way.  We believe that homeowners armed with knowledge and experience can make the best decisions for their home and their family when it comes to plumbing.  This saves you time, patience, and finally money!  Mas Plumbing has always dedicated their business to providing the best customer service to residents and commercial businesses in Arlington Heights.

Where does it all start though?  Isolating a plumbing problem can be difficult especially since sometimes plumbing problems can only be spotted too late after it has damaged more of your home.  When it comes to spotting a problem with your plumbing services here are some things you can look out for:

Plumbing Problems Arlington Heights

When it comes to spotting a problem with an HVAC system or an appliance most times there are noises or signs that you will notice.  However, with plumbing, since the pipes are in your walls, it is hard to spot when you have a problem.  Here are some common things you can look for when it comes to your plumbing:

Leaky Pipes:  There is one true method to test if you have leaky pipes.  Turn off the main water in your home. Flush the lines so that the water stops flowing in your home.  Go out and read your water meter.  Turn back on the main water line and do not use any water in your home for a couple of hours.  If the meter is higher than your original reading this is a great sign that you have a leak somewhere!  If you have leaky pipes in your home call a local plumbing service in Arlington Heights to get it resolved as soon as possible.  Leaky pipes can lead to bigger, costlier problems in your home down the line.

Water Heaters: Is there rust on the bottom of your water heater? Is your water coming out with a rusty or brown color?  This is an indication that you might have sediment and others pooling on the bottom of your water heater.  If there is water constantly pooling near your water heater, this is also a sign that your water heater might need to be replaced.  Water Heaters last 8-12 years, and there are always newer and more energy efficient models developed in that time.  We can also help advise you on the best water heater for your home as well!

Toilets: Toilet problems can range from a leaky and running toilet to a clogged toilet. There are several reasons that these problems might arise.  However, ignoring the problem could lead to sewer backups and that is a problem NO ONE wants to deal with.  If you have a toilet problem, call a local plumber in Arlington Heights to help!  For instance, we have better equipment than can be found in the big chain stores and have the experience that will fix the problem faster so you can use your toilet again!

Clogged Shower or Bath: Water slowly going down the drain is the most obvious way to spot if there is a problem with your shower or bathtub. However, gurgling sounds coming from the drain or soap scum beign left on the floor of the shower is also a way to tell if you have a shower clog.  If you flush the toilet next to the shower and water comes out of the shower drain call a local emergency plumber as soon as possible!  This is a sign of problems with the sewer system in your home!

Sewer Problems:  If you have multiple clogged drains, have had your drains rodded and things are still backing up, a foul odor coming from your home in the basement constantly, these are nightmare scenarios for homeowners.  This means there is a problem with your sewer system. Homes in Arlington Heights are more suscpetible to sewer problems because of the original galvanized piping in the home.  After years the galvanized breaks down and can lead to cracks and more problems.  If you notice any of these signs, call Mas Plumbing. We are sewer experts that can help immediately! If you wait this can also lead to several major problems that are costly down the road.