Frequently asked plumbing questions

First, if possible, shut off the water to the leaking fixture or your home's main water supply. If water is actively causing damage, don't wait to see if the problem gets better.

Burst pipes, overflowing fixtures, failed water heaters and major leaks can cause significant damage very quickly.

Quick Quality Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency plumbing service. Once the water is under control, give us a call and we can help determine the source of the problem and the proper repair.

Need help now? Call Quick Quality Plumbing at 801-763-7835.

Some leaks are obvious. Others can go unnoticed for weeks or months.

Common warning signs include:

• An unexplained increase in your water bill
• The sound of running water when fixtures are off
• Damp drywall, flooring or cabinets
• Water stains
• Musty odors
• Warm or wet areas on floors
• Your water meter moving when no water is being used

If you suspect a hidden leak, finding it early can help prevent additional water damage.

Not sure where the water is coming from? Give Quick Quality Plumbing a call.

A drain that repeatedly clogs usually has an underlying problem.

Hair, grease, soap buildup and debris are common causes, but recurring problems can also indicate an issue farther down the drain or sewer system.

Repeatedly treating the symptom doesn't necessarily correct the cause.

If the same drain keeps backing up—or several fixtures are draining slowly at the same time—it may be time for a professional evaluation.

We can help determine why it keeps happening instead of simply clearing it again.

Watch for multiple fixtures backing up or draining slowly at the same time.

Other warning signs can include:

• Toilets bubbling or gurgling
• Water backing up into tubs or showers
• Floor drain backups
• Sewer odors
• Recurring drain problems
• Unusual wet or sunken areas outside

A single slow sink may be a localized clog. Multiple plumbing fixtures having problems together can indicate something farther downstream.

If you're seeing several of these symptoms, call us before the problem turns into a major sewer backup.

It depends on the age and condition of the water heater and what's actually wrong with it.

A relatively young water heater with a repairable component may make sense to fix. An older tank showing corrosion, repeated failures or leakage from the tank itself may be a better candidate for replacement.

Utah's hard water can also contribute to mineral buildup inside water-heating equipment.

We would rather evaluate the heater and give you your options than automatically tell you that you need a new one.

Call Quick Quality Plumbing and we'll help you determine whether repair or replacement makes more sense.

For the right home, absolutely—but tankless isn't automatically the best choice for everybody.

Tankless systems can provide long-duration hot water, save space and eliminate the need to keep a large tank of water heated.

However, proper sizing is critical. Your home's gas supply, venting, incoming water temperature and simultaneous hot-water demand all need to be considered.

We install and service both traditional and tankless water heaters and can help you compare the options for your particular home.

Call us before buying equipment and we'll help you determine what actually makes sense.

Several things can cause this.

The water heater may be undersized for the household, sediment or mineral buildup may be reducing performance, a component may be failing, or the heater itself may simply be reaching the end of its useful life.

If your hot-water supply has noticeably changed, that's especially worth investigating.

We can diagnose the problem and let you know whether you're looking at a repair, maintenance issue or replacement.

Many Utah homeowners notice the effects of hard water, but the right treatment depends on the water at your particular home.

Hard-water minerals can contribute to scale on faucets and showerheads, spotting on fixtures and dishes, and mineral buildup inside plumbing equipment.

A properly sized water softener can significantly reduce those hardness minerals.

If you're unsure whether you need one, Quick Quality Plumbing can help evaluate your water and recommend the appropriate system rather than guessing.

Water-pressure problems can have several causes.

Low pressure may be related to a failing pressure regulator, partially closed valve, mineral buildup, supply problem or leak.

Excessively high pressure isn't necessarily a good thing either. It can put unnecessary stress on valves, fixtures, appliance connections and other components of the plumbing system.

If your pressure has noticeably changed, let us check the cause instead of simply treating the symptom.

A running toilet is often caused by components inside the tank that aren't sealing or operating correctly.

It may seem minor, but a toilet that continually runs can waste a surprising amount of water over time.

Sometimes it's a straightforward repair. Other times, especially with an older or problematic toilet, replacement may make more sense.

Quick Quality Plumbing can diagnose the problem and give you both options when appropriate.

Take frozen pipes seriously because the pipe may already be damaged even if you can't see a leak yet.

Know where your main water shutoff is located. Never use an open flame to thaw plumbing.

Exposed pipes, crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls and outdoor plumbing can be particularly vulnerable during Utah's freezing temperatures.

If you suspect a pipe has frozen, especially if you see bulging, leaking or other signs of damage, shut off the water and call a professional.

Quick Quality Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency plumbing service for situations that can't wait.

If water is actively damaging your home, sewage is backing up, a pipe has burst, you cannot shut the water off, or there's another situation creating an immediate risk to the property, treat it as an emergency.

A dripping faucet usually isn't a 2:00 a.m. emergency. Water pouring through a ceiling is.

When in doubt, call us. We can help determine how urgent the situation is.

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One isolated leak doesn't necessarily mean your entire home needs to be repiped.

However, repeated leaks, deteriorating piping, corrosion, poor water flow or widespread plumbing problems can indicate that continuing to make individual repairs is no longer the most economical solution.

The age of the home matters, but the type and condition of the existing piping matter even more.

We can inspect what you have and explain whether repair or repiping makes more financial sense.

We generally recommend finding and correcting the actual cause of a recurring clog rather than repeatedly pouring chemicals down the drain.

Chemical products don't necessarily remove the material causing a serious blockage, and recurring clogs can indicate a larger drainage problem.

A professional drain cleaning allows us to address the obstruction and determine whether something else is contributing to the problem.

If that drain keeps coming back to haunt you, give us a call.

Don't choose a plumbing company based solely on who can give you the lowest number over the phone.

Look for a properly licensed and insured company with experienced plumbing professionals, established local roots, strong customer reviews and someone willing to explain the work being recommended.

Ask questions. Get another opinion when you're uncertain. And make sure you understand what you're paying for before authorizing the work.

At Quick Quality Plumbing, we actually encourage homeowners to compare their options.

We want to be your second or third option. Give us a chance to earn your business.