Pipe corrosion can be caused by a number of things, almost all of which are related to water quality, including:

• Chemicals in the water
• The pH of the water
• The amount of oxygen in the water
• The temperature of the water
• The water pressure and the speed at which the water moves through the pipes

When you need an expert plumber in San Diego, CA, give Ability Plumbing Service Repair and Pipelining a call!

If you think you have a leak in your home, there’s an easy way to check without the help of a plumber in San Diego, CA. Go to your water meter and record the level. Make sure no one uses any water for a few hours, then go back and check the meter again (it’s easiest to do this when everyone goes to bed, then check it again first thing in the morning). If the level has changed, you probably have a leak. Call Ability Plumbing Service Repair and Pipelining to have it taken care of right away!

Yes. Water leaking out of your pipes or fixtures will eventually cause enough corrosion that even a small leak will grow and potentially damage your home. If you notice any water in your home, call an expert in pipe repair in San Diego, CA for assistance.

Yes! Not only do leaks get larger with age, but they can also potentially cause damage to your home. According to the EPA, the average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Leak detection and repair from an expert plumber in San Diego, CA offer a number of other benefits, including:

• Reduced or eliminated water loss
• Reduced risk of damage associated with leaks
• Reduced need for emergency repairs
• Reduced need for water treatment and pressurization

Most faucets can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth. If you just installed new faucets, you may want to find out if the manufacturer has any recommended cleaning solutions for more stubborn stains. Make sure to avoid any abrasive cleaners or pads, as these may scratch the surface and finish of your faucet. Reach out to your plumber in San Diego, CA for more information!

A single drop from one faucet may not seem like a lot. In fact, it takes 15,140 drops to equal a single gallon. But think about it this way:

If you have one faucet that leaks 10 times a minute, that’s 14,400 drips per day or 347 gallons per year from a single faucet! Multiply that by three faucets, and it’s over 1,000 gallons! If you want to figure out how much your faucet is leaking, count how many times it drips in a minute. Once you figure that out, you can figure out how many times it drips per hour – number of drips x 60 – or per day – drips x 1440.

From there, you can divide the total number of drips into 15,140 to get the number of gallons you could save by calling a plumber in San Diego, CA from Ability Plumbing Service Repair and Pipelining for faucet repair!

If you can repair the faucet and restore the shine on its finish, faucet repair is a perfect option. However, if your faucet is too badly corroded or too old to find replacement parts, faucet replacement by a professional plumber in San Diego, CA may be easier and possibly cheaper!

The most common thing we find is corroded O-rings, gaskets, or valve seats that cause faucets to leak. Together, these components hold back the water until the faucet is opened, so if one is corroded, you’ll get a leaky, dripping faucet!

To stop a faucet leak, shut off the water to the sink and open the faucet to let the water drain out. Next, use an Allen key or screwdriver to remove the faucet handle. If it has a nut holding the internal parts in place, check to see if that’s loose, as tightening it with pliers may be enough to stop the leak!

If not, remove the nut and disassemble the faucet. Make sure you can put it back together again! If the faucet contains a cartridge, don’t take that apart; simply replace it with a new one.

Inspect all the components of your faucet; you should see washers, O-rings or seals, and possibly springs. Figure out exactly what you need to replace. Find the precise parts at a hardware store and put the faucet back together. If all goes well, your faucet should be back to normal. If not, call a plumber in San Diego, CA from Ability Plumbing Service Repair and Pipelining for faucet repair!

You really shouldn’t put ANYTHING down your toilet, except what’s supposed to go down there. Avoid putting in items like baby wipes, napkins, facial tissue, or paper towels. While these will flush fine, they don’t break down the way toilet tissue does and will cause clogs or damage your septic system. Sanitary products, diapers, Q-tips, cotton balls, dental floss, hair, food scrap, small toys, and cat litter can also cause problems. Reach out to your local plumber in San Diego, CA for more information!

Your toilet may be leaking silently. Follow these steps to determine if there is a leak. Put a few drops of food coloring into the toilet tank and make sure no one uses that toilet for about half an hour. Once the half hour is up, check if any of the food coloring leaked into the bowl. If it has, call Ability Plumbing Service Repair and Pipelining for toilet or pipe repair in San Diego, CA as soon as possible!