A clogged urinal in a Spokane commercial setting turned out to be more than a typical blockage. What appeared to be a standard service call required a full system cleanout after the source of the problem was identified. What was causing the clog Upon inspection, the urinal and connected drain line were found to be…
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Older drainage systems can develop leaks over time, especially when original materials begin to wear down. In this Spokane Valley project, a section of aging copper drain piping had started to fail, leading to an active leak that needed to be addressed. Why older copper drains start leaking Copper has been used in drainage systems…
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In-floor hydronic heating systems are designed to operate quietly and efficiently, but when a leak develops, it can quickly affect both performance and reliability. This Liberty Lake project involved diagnosing and repairing a leaking section within the system’s manifold. Where the problem started The leak was isolated to a section of the manifold that had…
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A call for no hot water in a Coeur d’Alene home quickly turned into a deeper plumbing issue once the system was inspected. What initially appeared to be a simple failure was actually the result of improper installation that had been causing damage over time. What caused the failure The water heater had been connected…
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Upgrading a shower does not always require a full remodel. In this South Hill Spokane home, a Moen slide bar with a handheld shower head was installed to improve flexibility and everyday use within the existing layout. Better control inside the shower A fixed shower head works for basic use, but it can feel limiting.…
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Thermal expansion tanks are designed to manage pressure changes inside a plumbing system, but their effectiveness depends entirely on how they are installed. In Spokane homes with copper piping, incorrect installation can quietly create long term problems that often go unnoticed until damage has already started. What happens when pressure is not controlled As water…
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Plumbing leaks are not always caused by age alone. In some cases, underlying issues within the system can lead to damage that develops over time and results in multiple leaks. At a property in Hayden, leak detection revealed several problem areas within a copper piping system. The affected sections of pipe had turned black, which…
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Garbage disposals are designed to handle small amounts of food waste, but they are not meant to process all types of debris. When the wrong materials are put into a disposal, it can quickly lead to jams and drainage problems. At a property in Post Falls, a garbage disposal had become completely jammed due to…
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Finding a leak beneath a concrete slab can be challenging without the right tools. Because the plumbing is not visible, accurately locating the problem requires specialized equipment that can detect changes that are not visible to the eye. At a residence in Post Falls, leak detection was performed using thermal imaging technology to identify the…
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Water heaters often give warning signs before they fail completely. Leaks around the base of the tank are one of the most common indicators that the unit has reached the end of its service life. For this project in Hayden, an older water heater had begun leaking and needed to be replaced. Once a tank…
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When a property requires a larger supply of hot water, a single water heater is not always enough to meet demand. In these cases, installing multiple units can provide more consistent performance and reduce strain on the system. For this project in Coeur d’Alene, two 80 gallon water heaters were installed to increase capacity and…
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Hidden plumbing leaks can cause significant damage before they are ever seen. When water escapes behind walls, it can affect framing, drywall, and surrounding materials long before the source of the problem is discovered. At a home in Newman Lake, we were called in to perform leak detection after signs of water damage began to…
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Condensate from high-efficiency HVAC systems can be more corrosive than many homeowners realize. When this acidic drainage is not handled properly, it can slowly damage plumbing components and lead to drainage failures over time. Out in Spokane, we were called out to address a drainage issue related to a condensate line that was no longer…
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Low water pressure can be frustrating for homeowners and often signals that something more serious is happening within the plumbing system. When pressure suddenly drops or continues getting worse, it may indicate a hidden leak somewhere in the main water supply line. A homeowner in Rathdrum contacted us after noticing that the water pressure in…
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A homeowner along the Spokane River in Post Falls contacted us after discovering that their home had flooded due to a plumbing leak. Situations like this can escalate quickly when the underlying problem is related to how the plumbing system was originally installed. After inspecting the piping, the source of the leak was traced to…
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