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One issue we run into a lot is the mysterious tapping sounds whenever a fixture is running water. This sound usually indicates that there is a water leak either in the ceiling or in the wall. Typically this will show up as a water stain near the source of the leak. Sometimes this sound is related to the thermal expansion of drain lines from cold or hot water running through it. When unsure if this sound is leak related or thermal expansion related, then a simple DIY test can be done. Run hot water from the faucet that is creating the tapping sound. If the problem is thermal expansion related then you will eventually hear the tapping sound stop. Once the drain line reaches the full expanded position, then it will no longer make noise. These tapping sounds occur when the drain line is touching a wood member of the house. During the pipe expansion/contraction, at each shift moment, a sound is made from the pipe rubbing against the wood. The only solution to this is to open up drywall and insulate all points of contact. We can help should you need further investigation. Our plumbers are trained in finding the hard to find leaks, following the tapping sounds to their source. Contact the plumbing pro’s at Plumb Professionals today!

Plumbing leaks can be disastrous when gone unaddressed. Some leaks are worse than others and some leaks can be fixed with the turn of a wrench. Should the plumbing problem require an experience hand, we are always here and ready to help. Whether your leak is water or gas related, our experienced plumbers can efficiently get you back up and running. When the issue is bigger than you feel comfortable tackling on your own, contact us for your free estimate. DIY Plumbing Leak Repairs If you notice plumbing leaks on a shut off valve right where the handle stem goes into the valve body, then simply tightening the “Packing Nut” (which is the hexed nut it passes through just before going into the valve body) can stop this type of leak. Always make sure to back up your wrench to prevent other problems from occurring. You will want to turn this packing nut clockwise in order to tighten and prevent further leaking. If you are unable to tighten further or the plumbing leak gets worse then replacement becomes the only option. Should this be the case, our professionals plumbers can help with replacing your old shut off valves. If leaking persists, We Can Help! Our professional plumbers are experienced with solving all sorts of leaks, clogs, fixture and equipment repairs/replacements and pressure related noise problems. With no service call fees, why call anyone else?Contact us today for your free estimate!info@plumbprofessionals.com(703) 782-8243

We Are Open For Business! As an essential business throughout this Covid-19 State Mandated Stay at Home period, we wanted you to know that…….We are still here and ready to help as your Best Local Plumber. Plumbing problems can happen at even the most inopportune times and we are just a phone call or email away. As plumbers, We Protect the Health of the Nation and the communities in which we serve. This is why we are taking all possible precautions throughout this Covid-19 Pandemic to help protect and maintain the health of our families and yours. With No Service Call Fees and Free Estimates…Why call anyone else first? Plumbing leaks not only cause water damage and increased water bills but also can cause health issues when mold becomes present. This is why it is so important to fix water leaks when they occur during times like this. As your #1 Rated Local Plumber, we are here to help Protect your resources, Protect your family, Protect your health. Our Professional Plumbers are skilled and trained with both Residential and Commercial plumbing systems. We stand behind our work with our ironclad 1 year parts and labor worry free warranty. You will always receive upfront pricing and award winning service. Contact us Today! (703) 782-8243 info@plumbprofessionals.com

Are your toilets running? Now that is a question that just cries out for a punch line. When this becomes pertinent to your home or place of business it’s no laughing matter. Leaking toilets can cause high water bills and even physical property damage. Should this occur, it will be tears of sadness and not laughter from a joke that you’d be experiencing. High Water Bill? Believe it or not, running toilets can double a water bill. I’m not even talking full blown constant flushing. That would be an obvious waste, no pun intended. Even a small constant running of water that can barely be heard and hardly even seen. This leak would be an invisible leak where the water just constantly goes down the drain. If you listen carefully to the toilet tank, then you will more than likely hear a slight hissing sound. This indicates the fill valve is slowly allowing water to pass through it. The water in the tank would then “overflow” into the top of the flush valve. That is the piece in the center of the toilets tank. Water would go directly into the bowl and then into the house drain. A visible sign of this would be looking into the toilet bowl to see if any water waves are present. These waves could be extremely small and hard to locate. If present, would show a definite leak from the toilets tank to the bowl. Other possible reasons would be a bad flapper or a bad flush valve gasket. That seals the flush valve to the inside of the tank. If this were happening, then the noticeable issue would be hearing the toilet occasionally refilling itself when not in use. DIY Testing for Toilets A good DIY test for homeowners is adding food coloring to the toilets tank. If the color shows up in the bowl without flushing, then there is a leak present. First thing we would recommend is replacing the flapper. As a matter of practice, we would recommend replacing the flapper, fill valve and supply line. This helps to prevent possible leaks from the working on older toilet parts. If the flush valve gasket is the issue, then a complete tank rebuild would be the suggested remedy. This requires removing the tank from the bowl and replacing all the parts inside the tank. A toilet that has water constantly running through it can also cause wear and tear on the wax ring. This seals the toilet to the drain connection on the floor. A leak here could show up as a ceiling leak on the level below. Pulling and resetting the toilet with a new wax ring then becomes another added cost. It is important, that when even working on a toilet, you have a licensed and insured professional plumber out. If the worst were to happen, you wouldn’t want to be up a creek without a paddle. Our experienced plumbers can quickly diagnose your problems to help prevent wasting money. We keep you from unneeded repairs while efficiently solving the issue. Contact us today for your free estimate!

Manufacturers (like Rheem, Bradford White, State and AO Smith) recommend flushing the heater yearly. Water heater maintenance like this helps reduce the sediment accumulation and calcification build up on the inside of the tank. All water heaters (Natural Gas, Propane and Electric) accumulate sediment/calcification over the years. Proper maintenance will increase the longevity of your water heater. It will also help to maintain its normal parameters of operation and efficiency. Yearly flushing allows the sediment and calcification particles to pass through the drain since they are still small. We offer a yearly maintenance protection plan where we flush the heater with a plumbing inspection. We also offer 10% off all future service work after being signed up. Over the years of no maintenance, this sediment and calcification can begin to solidify. This can make it very difficult or nearly impossible to drain when needed. Also, when not refilled properly, it can send particles through the waterlines of the home clogging fixtures. This build up (when not treated) begins to take up volume inside your heater as well. This creates an insulated layer of sediment between the burner and/or element decreasing the heating capacity/efficiency. This reduces the amount of hot water that can be produced as well. When this happens, water heater replacement tends to be the only option. Proper Water Heater Maintenance Procedure:

Troubleshooting your garbage disposal can save you time and money. Disposals are a great commodity when washing dishes. However, some people are so confident in their disposal, that they use it as a trash can for uneaten food. Not a good idea! The issue isn’t necessarily that the disposal can’t handle it, but rather the drains can’t. Putting plates of rice, noodles, egg shells or leafy items through the disposal can cause clogs. Each of these items has a tendency to stick and create clogs. Especially if enormous amounts are thrown down the disposal at once. All left over uneaten food should be thrown away in the trash can The garbage disposal should be used solely for the residue and items stuck to the plate. What happens when you turn your disposal on and it just hums? This means the disposal is jammed. Most disposals come with an disposer key to easily help fix this issue. An allen wrench works too, as long as you have the right size. If you don’t have the proper wrench, a disposer key can be purchased at most home improvement stores. On the bottom of the disposal in the exact center is a hole for this wrench to fit into. This will allow you to manually turn the disposal blades. Sometimes a little elbow grease is required to move the wrench back and forth until it moves freely. Running a little water at the same time can help free the blades. After freeing the blades, turn the water on and then the power and watch it work. If the problem of jamming persists then chances are you need a new disposal. What happens when theres no sound? There are two possibilities when this happens. Either the internal breaker has tripped or the wall switch that sends power to the disposal is bad. On the bottom of the disposal near the outside rim is a reset button for the internal breaker. If you press this button and it clicks, then unjam the disposal as described above. Run the water and turn the disposal back on. If no click happens, then the problem may be the wall switch or bad motor. At this point you may need to call an electrician or install a new disposal. Remember to not overwork or cause unnecessary strain to your garbage disposal to avoid potential issues and clogs. If you find you need assistance then Plumb Professionals is just a phone call away. Call today for your Free estimate

Proper Winterization of Outdoor Faucets Proper winterization is important during the freezing temperatures of the winter season. Doing this will protect your outdoor faucets or hosebibs and prevent burst pipes due to freezing. The alternantive to winterizing can cause significant water damage and destruction. Proper Winterization Steps: 1st: Turn off the indoor shut off valve to each hosebib. 2nd: Disconnect hoses and open outside hosebibs to relieve the water pressure and begin the draining process of the water lines. 3rd: Open the bleeder valves (small round brass cap on the side of the indoor shut off valve) to each hosebib. Make sure you have a towel or cup to collect any water that may come out. This is an important step as it allows air into the water lines to let the water drain out completely. Contact us if the valves do not shut off completely or they don’t work at all. At Plumb Professionals, we can help you with replacing the valves to prevent catastrophe. Hose bib leaks do not always show up right away. Sometimes the leak is at the exterior wall and sometimes the burst pipe is inside the home. By the time our highly skilled expert plumbers arrive, the damage has already been done. Staying proactive with hose bib winterization

Water Heater Special on Installs and Repairs. No hot water? Flooded Basement? We can Help! Waking up to a cold shower or finding a flood due to a water heater leak is a huge inconvenience. When these unexpected issues arrive, Plumb Professionals is just a phone call away. We will troubleshoot and diagnose your plumbing issues while delivering you upfront and competitive pricing. Depending on the age of the heater, a replacement may be the recommended solution instead of a repair. We would want to help prevent wasteful spending on something that could leak at any time. If the repairs are preferred, then we will gladly help you navigate whichever avenue you as the homeowner may choose. Special $100 off  Replacement and 10% off all Repairs. Endless hot water doesn’t have to be a dream. With a new tankless water heater, you can say “goodbye” to running out of hot water. Imagine everyone being able to take a hot shower at the same time with the dishwasher and clothes washer are running without sacrificing the hot water temperature. When you include a tankless water heater install with a hot water recirculating line, you not only get endless hot water but will also enjoy instant hot water. No more waiting for hot water to reach your faucets and fixtures allowing you to reduce water consumption. Plumb Professionals not only install these space and energy saving units, but we can also troubleshoot and diagnose them when they aren’t working properly. Contact us today for your free estimate! NO Service Call Fees and Free Estimates. Reviews online at Google, Yelp and Facebook.Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor! Contact us today703-782-8243info@plumbprofessionals.com

The Rainy Season is finally here. Catastrophe will occur when a sump pump fails or you lose power in the middle of a storm. Make sure your current sump pump is good working order! We can upgrade you to a new battery back up sump pump system or install a new replacement pump. We install the Zoeller brand sump pumps and back up systems. Before any storm it is a good idea to make sure all outside drain are free of debris. It is also important to check the sump pump and make sure the pit is also free of debris. If water is unable to drain from outside or debris has hung up the float, Disaster will strike. This is why it is so important to be proactive. Unlike so many other plumbing leaks, once the flooding starts there is no way to stop the water. The flooding will stop once the rain subsides but by then your basement could be under water. Take advantage of our sump pump specials and have a complete battery back up system installed. You’ll be thankful you did. Contact us Today! With No Service call fees and Free Estimates, Why call anyone else? Don’t get caught out in the rain this rainy season. Check out our reviews online at Google, Yelp and Facebook!! (703) 782-8243info@plumbprofessionals.comPlumbprofessionals.comFacebook.com/plmbpro

Are your outside faucets ready? Spring Time Is Here! It is officially the Watering, Washing and Cleaning Season.  Are your hosebibs ready? Did they burst over the winter or do they drip constantly? Do the inside shut off valves for the outdoor faucets work properly? Outside faucets, or hosebibs, become essential in the spring. Especially when it comes time for washing our cars, cleaning our homes or watering our lawns. If proper hosebib winterization did not occur before the winter, then disaster may be waiting to strike. In addition, leaks would also remain hidden until the outside faucets were turned back on for the season. We offer whole home plumbing inspections and winterization to help prevent these types of plumbing nightmares from happening. We Can Help! Outdoor Faucets Spring Special Plumb Professionals is now offering our outdoor faucets Spring Checkup Special. That is 10% off all plumbing repairs and $59 plumbing inspections. Plumbing inspections include a water heater flush (as long as the water heater isn’t too old). All that needs to be done is to mention this post at the time of scheduling. At Plumb Professionals, we are experts in repairing and/or replacing outdoor faucets. Our plumbers are also skilled and experienced in diagnosing and repairing any water heater issue that may arise. Whether your plumbing problem is related to fixtures, water heaters, sump pumps, disposals, leaks or clogs – We Can Help! When expertise matters, we will have it done right the first time. Plumb Professionals – Your Best Local Family Owned Plumbing Company in Northern Virginia. No Service Call Fees and Free Estimates! Why call anyone else? We are your Hosebib Specialists.Reviews online at Google, Yelp and Facebook. Contact us today!(703) 782-8243Info@plumbprofessionals.comFacebook.com/plmbproPlumbprofessionals.com Licensed and Insured local family owned small business. Nominated for “Best of Loudoun” and Winner for “Best of Ashburn” for local plumbing companies. 1 year parts and labor warranty!