How do I know if my pipe is leaking behind my wall?

• <div><p>You can tell if a pipe is leaking behind your wall if you see bubbling, warping, water stains, mildew, or mold on the ceiling, flooring, or walls. Musty smells can also indicate a leaky pipe. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-find-leak.htm#:~:text=For%20instance%2C%20if%20you%20notice,paint%20is%20bubbling%20or%20flaking.">Finding a leaky pipe</a> in a wall can be challenging, so work with a pro to pinpoint the leak’s exact location. </p></div>

What size pipe do I need to plumb a bathroom?

• <div><p>You’ll need two sizes of pipe to plumb a bathroom. You’ll use a 1/2-inch pressure pipe for your supply lines that run from the fixture to the larger 3/4-inch supply lines that run through the house. For drain lines, you’ll need a 3-inch PVC pipe for your toilet, a 2-inch PVC pipe for stand-alone showers, and a 1 1/2-inch pipe for a shower/tub combo and the bathroom sink. Each fixture’s drain will run to the 3-inch main drain that runs through the house.</p></div>

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Q: Why are my pipes so loud all of a sudden?

• <div><p>If your pipes are suddenly making loud noises, it could be due to any of the aforementioned issues. A water hammer is a common cause of this problem. Other potential causes include water pressure issues, loose pipes, air bubbles, and worn-out fixtures. Mineral buildup in the pipes can also cause loud noises. </p></div>

Q: Why can’t I unscrew my bathtub drain?

• <div><p>The most likely reason is rust. You can try using lubricant to loosen the metal components, but you&rsquo;ll most likely need to call in a plumber to professionally sand down the rust without damaging the rest of your bathtub. If the rust is extensive, it might be <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-signs-you-need-new-bathroom-plumbing.htm">a sign that you need to replace the plumbing</a>.</p></div>

Q: Can I put vinegar in the toilet tank?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-toilet-tank.htm">clean a toilet tank</a> with white vinegar. Before you do, shut off the water supply to the toilet. Then, flush it to empty the tank. Next, combine one part vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle and spray the mixture inside the tank. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse away the vinegar by pouring clean water into the tank. Make sure the tank is empty, then dip a scrub brush in vinegar and clean the tank&rsquo;s inside walls. Turn the water back on and flush again to rinse away the vinegar.</p></div>

Q: What size pipe do I need to plumb a bathroom?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need two sizes of pipe to plumb a bathroom. You&rsquo;ll use a 1/2-inch pressure pipe for your supply lines that run from the fixture to the larger 3/4-inch supply lines that run through the house. For drain lines, you&rsquo;ll need a 3-inch PVC pipe for your toilet, a 2-inch PVC pipe for stand-alone showers, and a 1 1/2-inch pipe for a shower/tub combo and the bathroom sink. Each fixture&rsquo;s drain will run to the 3-inch main drain that runs through the house.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
They replaced a 60 year old driveway and a retaining wall that was literally falling in and also a drain in the driveway. Great group of workers. Friendly, easy to talk to, cleaned up after themselves. Quality work.
S7 VENTURES LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2024
Thank you for the beautiful installation! It was so quick, efficient, and affordable. The installer communicated clearly and did a great job with the tub and shower.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in February 2016
We found a dried water spot next to our drain in the basement. We were worried the drain had backed up several days earlier. Calvin determined that we did not have a back up but rather our drain cover had rusted away underneath and pieces had fallen into the drain causing a clog. Calvin took...
Colony Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2015
We got a new electric dryer, replacing our old gas dryer. We needed to remove and plug the old gas flex hose, but I couldn't remove the old flex gas hose from the gas pipe. It was really on there!! Neither could either of the washer dryer install guys, and they were stronger than me. I called...
Rose Water Plumbers Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
Rained h****** the day Josh, fhe guy representing A1, said he and his excavoator friend would fix the problem and so they could not do it. Said he would get it done "next week." Did not offer the name of the excavator. A week past by and I did not hear a word from Josh. I called and and...
A-1 Drain & Sewer Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2014
The visit itself went well. We moved into our house April 1st, April 2nd one of many problems we discovered was a backed up sewer drain and a leaking faucet in the kitchen. My husband called Drain-Rite at around 9:30-10 pm Wednesday April 2nd and left a message asking for them to call back as...
Drain Rite Plumbing & Drain
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Reviewed in January 2013
I had called Bob in the past about a plumbing matter, and he helped me resolve it without actually coming out to the home, or charging me anything. Because of that, when I had another problem, I knew I would call him. While winterizing my home, I was unable to completely shut off water to an...
McHugh's Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
I was experiencing water in the basement for no apparent reason. Tim Farnsworth spent approx. 1.5 hrs trying to diagnose where the water was coming from ruling out one possibility after another. He finally settled on a stubbed out toilet drain that we had never finished off & did a water run...
MidAmerica Basement Systems
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Reviewed in July 2012
Plumber arrived on time. One outdoor faucet needed to be completely replace because the pipe had broken. The other just needed tweaking. He fixed my leaky tub faucet, and even gave me a new plate to go behind the handle without charging me for the it (mine was cracked, and I hadn't been able...
Master Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in June 2012
It was fine. Everything was installed properly and I would use them again!
Down Right Technology
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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

If your pipes are suddenly making loud noises, it could be due to any of the aforementioned issues. A water hammer is a common cause of this problem. Other potential causes include water pressure issues, loose pipes, air bubbles, and worn-out fixtures. Mineral buildup in the pipes can also cause loud noises.

The most likely reason is rust. You can try using lubricant to loosen the metal components, but you’ll most likely need to call in a plumber to professionally sand down the rust without damaging the rest of your bathtub. If the rust is extensive, it might be a sign that you need to replace the plumbing.

You can tell if a pipe is leaking behind your wall if you see bubbling, warping, water stains, mildew, or mold on the ceiling, flooring, or walls. Musty smells can also indicate a leaky pipe. Finding a leaky pipe in a wall can be challenging, so work with a pro to pinpoint the leak’s exact location.

Yes, you can clean a toilet tank with white vinegar. Before you do, shut off the water supply to the toilet. Then, flush it to empty the tank. Next, combine one part vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle and spray the mixture inside the tank. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse away the vinegar by pouring clean water into the tank. Make sure the tank is empty, then dip a scrub brush in vinegar and clean the tank’s inside walls. Turn the water back on and flush again to rinse away the vinegar.

You’ll need two sizes of pipe to plumb a bathroom. You’ll use a 1/2-inch pressure pipe for your supply lines that run from the fixture to the larger 3/4-inch supply lines that run through the house. For drain lines, you’ll need a 3-inch PVC pipe for your toilet, a 2-inch PVC pipe for stand-alone showers, and a 1 1/2-inch pipe for a shower/tub combo and the bathroom sink. Each fixture’s drain will run to the 3-inch main drain that runs through the house.

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