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Avatar for Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC
Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC
4.3(
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Sump Pump - Repair or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! They were able to come out the day I called to evaluate our well that evening. They were able to a**** the problem and detect exactly what the root cause instead of masking it with a water filtration system as another professional had recommended. Dexter's plumbing went above & beyond helping us and we greatly appreciate it. We highly recommend them."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Premier Home Pros, LLC
4.1(
107
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Shower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or Replace

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend! Honest, reliable. Got work done in one day! It was a custom job and they nailed it! My bathroom looks great! For all work completed was just about 8,900. Canâ t wait to hire them again for my next big project."
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Stunning Tub
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Beautiful Bathrooms

+3

100 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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McCarthy Services MD
4.2(
384
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used McCarthy before for plumbing issues, and when my AC began to not perform I reached out to them based on that positive experience. The service technician Asghar did a really great job of inspecting the system and explaining the current condition. Really a great experience."
Installing a new A/C system.
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Michael & Son Services, Inc.
Michael & Son Services, Inc.
3.3(
235
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceSewer Main - Clear+8 more

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mr. Burnett provided excellent plumbing service. He replaced my toilet in the bathroom and water hoses for my wash machine. I appreciated his care, skills, and professionalism, I highly recommend Mr. Burnett for plumbing work."
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+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

If you've discovered a rather frightening buildup of brown and black gunk below your shower cover, you're not alone. The smelly sludge is often a collection of mildew and biofilm. Biofilm comes from the breakdown of soap scum, hair, skin cells, and bacteria that collects during shower time. It's quite common in a humid space and relatively easy to clean with a gentle DIY cleaning solution such as baking soda and vinegar.

The water pipe from your washing machine is one of the many components that can freeze during winter conditions, causing pipes to burst. Frozen water pipes in your washing machine can result in damage to your machine, plus other unfortunate results like flooding and water damage. 

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

If you go to turn it counterclockwise and it won’t turn anymore, it’s open. Like most other valves, you should be able to turn a radiator valve counterclockwise (to the left) to open it and clockwise (right) to close it. To close a radiator valve, turn it clockwise until you meet some resistance and can’t turn anymore, but do so carefully to avoid breaking the valve.

A sewage ejector pump is necessary if you have any plumbing fixtures, such as a bathroom, laundry room, or sink, located below the level of your home's main sewer line. Standard plumbing relies on gravity to move wastewater and solid waste to the municipal sewer or septic tank. However, for fixtures located below grade (e.g., in a basement), gravity is not sufficient.

The purpose of a sewage ejector pump is to actively pump this wastewater and solid waste upward into the main sewer line. Without an ejector pump in this situation, wastewater would have no way to exit and would eventually back up, causing a sewage overflow or flooding in your basement. If all of your home's plumbing is on the main floor or higher, gravity can handle the drainage, and an ejector pump is not needed.

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