★★★★★
Hot water ran out after one shower. Sediment had taken half the tank. Flush and a new anode rod and it has been fine for two years.
Jarvis M. · Ankeny, IA
Backflow Testing · Ankeny, Iowa
Backflow Testing & Repair in Ankeny, Iowa
Backflow prevention keeps irrigation water, boiler water and process water from being pulled back into the drinking supply when pressure drops. Most Ankeny water authorities want an annual test on any device protecting a commercial building, a fire line or a lawn irrigation system.
Call (833) 435-9778 and describe what is happening. We will give you an arrival window before you hang up and a flat price before anyone starts work - the same price at 2am as at 2pm.
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(833) 435-9778Answered 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
Call (833) 435-9778- You have received an annual test notice from the water authority
- An irrigation system with a device that has never been tested
- A device that is leaking or weeping continuously
When to call us in Ankeny
- You have received an annual test notice from the water authority
- An irrigation system with a device that has never been tested
- A device that is leaking or weeping continuously
- New commercial fit-out requiring certification
- A fire line device due for its yearly check
- You have bought a property and no records exist
What the visit covers
- Full test on RPZ, double check and PVB assemblies
- Rebuild kits carried for the common assemblies
- Repair and retest in the same visit where possible
- Paperwork completed and filed with the authority
- Freeze protection advice for outdoor Iowa devices
- Reminder the following year so you do not miss it
Hard water is the quiet problem here
Water across much of Polk County carries enough mineral to scale the bottom of a water heater and fur up fixtures within a few years. If your Ankeny tank has started rumbling or your hot water runs out sooner than it used to, sediment is usually why. A flush and an anode check often buys years, and a softener stops the cycle.
Backflow Testing across Ankeny
Billybob Plumbing covers Ankeny and the surrounding communities. Call for service anywhere in the area.
Ankeny customers on our backflow testing work
★★★★★
Third plumber we called about a main line that kept backing up. First two just cabled it and left. These guys ran a camera, showed me the cracked joint on the screen, and lined it. Two years and no problems since.
Priya N. · Des Moines, IA
★★★★★
Sewage came up through the basement floor drain on a Sunday. They were out in about forty minutes and stayed until it was actually clear rather than just moving.
Della C. · Johnston, IA
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Read moreBackflow Testing near Ankeny
Same service, same pricing, in the communities around Ankeny.
Backflow Testing in Ankeny: common questions
How often does a backflow device need testing?
Annually in most Ankeny jurisdictions, and some commercial and fire applications more often. We keep your date on file and remind you before it lapses.
What happens if my device fails the test?
We rebuild it and retest. We carry kits for the assemblies we see most in Ankeny, so failures are usually resolved on the same visit rather than turning into a second appointment.
Do you file the paperwork with the water authority?
Yes. The completed report goes to the authority and a copy goes to you, so there is nothing left on your desk to chase.
Should I have my irrigation backflow tested before winter?
Test on your normal annual schedule, but do winterise the device before the first hard Iowa freeze. A cracked assembly from freezing is a far bigger bill than a test.
What should I do while I wait for the plumber?
For anything involving running water, shut the main valve off and open the lowest faucet in the house to drain the pressure. For a gas smell, get everyone outside first and call from there. For a backup, stop using every fixture in the house, not just the one that is blocked.
Backflow Testing in Ankeny, day or night
One number, answered around the clock, with the price agreed before we start.
(833) 435-9778