Why your toilet keeps running, and how to stop it
A running toilet wastes hundreds of gallons a week. Here is how to find the cause in five minutes, what you can fix yourself, and when to call a plumber in Iowa.
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Low water pressure in the house: what actually causes it
Low water pressure across the whole house means something different from low pressure at one tap. Here is how to tell them apart and what each one costs to fix in Iowa.
Read the guideYour sink drains slowly. Here is what that actually means
A slow sink is an early warning, not a minor annoyance. Learn what causes it, which fixes work, why chemical cleaners often make it worse, and when to call a plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideWater dripping from the ceiling: what to do in the first ten minutes
Water coming through a ceiling is an emergency. Here are the four steps that limit the damage, how to find the source, and when to call an emergency plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideSewage smell in the house: the five usual causes
A sewer smell indoors means gas is escaping somewhere it shouldn't. Learn the five common causes, the free fix that solves most of them, and when to call a plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideWater heater making noise: what each sound is telling you
Popping, rumbling, ticking or screeching from a water heater each point to a different problem. Here is what causes each sound and which ones need a plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideBrown water from the faucet: what it means and what to do
Brown or rusty tap water has several causes, and which tap it comes from tells you which. Here is how to diagnose it and when to call a plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideHot water runs out fast: six reasons, and what fixes each
If your hot water lasts a fraction of what it used to, the tank is usually not too small. Here are the six real causes and which need a plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideHow to keep your pipes from freezing in an Iowa winter
Iowa winters split pipes every year, and it is largely preventable. Here is what to do before the cold, during a deep freeze, and if a pipe has already frozen.
Read the guideA pipe just burst. Here is exactly what to do
A burst pipe can put hundreds of gallons into your home in an hour. These are the five steps that limit the damage, in the order they matter, for Iowa homeowners.
Read the guideWhat drain cleaning actually costs in Iowa, and what changes the price
Drain cleaning prices vary by line, access and method. Here is what drives the cost, when jetting beats cabling, and how to avoid paying twice for the same clog.
Read the guideWater heater repair or replace: how to decide
Age, symptom and repair cost decide whether a water heater is worth fixing. Here is the framework we use, and the one symptom that always means replacement.
Read the guideSump pump not working: seven things to check before the next storm
A sump pump has one job on the worst night of the year. Here are seven checks you can do yourself, and the ones that need a plumber in Iowa.
Read the guideSeven signs your sewer line needs attention
Sewer line failure gives warnings before it becomes a backup. Here are seven signs, what each one usually means, and why a camera inspection settles it.
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