Plumbing FAQs

Above all, be mindful of what goes down your drain. Don’t put grease, coffee grounds, flour, produce stickers, cooking oil—or anything but soap and water really—down it. Food waste and other debris can lodge in drainpipe bends, where it builds up and forms blockages.

Here are a few more tips to prevent kitchen sink clogs:

• Pour grease and oil into a can, disposable plastic container, or glass jar and throw it in your trash can.
• Throw coffee grounds in your compost bin or use it as a garden mulch.
• Place a drain-grate or screen in your sink to keep food waste and soap scum out of your drain.
• Run hot water down the drain after doing the dishes.

The issue is likely your flapper. Either it's stuck, or it's worn-down and needs to be replaced. If there is too much water in the tank, overflowing water may also leak into the toilet bowl through the overflow tube. By adjusting the float’s height, you can lower the water level, which will solve the problem. A running toilet can also be due to a refill tube that’s too long. Shortening the tube will eliminate the suction effect, which pulls water from the fill valve.

Need an urgent fix in your toilet? AM PM Plumbing offers Toilet Repair & Installation services to get your toilets up and running in no time.

Your plumbing might have a leak somewhere out of sight. Check your water meter: If it is turning quickly, get in touch with our team to find and repair any unseen issues.

Common causes of unusually high water bills include:

• Water softener backwash cycles
• Leaks or broken sprinkler heads in your irrigation system
• A toilet leak or dripping faucet
• Broken water pipes, such as a slab leak
• A sump pump with water-powered backup

Is a water leak chalking up your utility bills? Our Water Leak Detection services can save you unwarranted bills. Contact us today.