Cupertino’s Premier Plumbing Company

Why Hire A Plumber?

Studies show that the bathroom is one of the biggest selling points of your home. A bad or outdated bathroom can decrease the selling price of your home dramatically. On the other hand, a nicely running, remodeled bathroom can increase your home’s value significantly.

Many think it is because bathrooms are seen as a quiet place. A sanctuary of sorts. A nice warm bath — a cool shower to beat the summer heat. Even the simple joy of a regular, every day shower can be a stress reliever and can be very calming.

Unfortunately, bathtubs and showers are prone to a few common problems. Here are the 3 most prevalent and how to fix them.

1. Slow Drainage: This happens to showers and bathtubs very often. It can be caused by:

• A clog in the drain
• Clogged pipes that lead to the bathroom
• Backed up or clogged septic lines (pipes)

Basically, something is causing the pipe to be blocked at least partially and is causing the water to drain slowly  or not at all.

A plumber should be brought in to look at all of these issues. They can diagnose and fix the problem quickly.

1. Weak Water Flow: Not getting a lot of pressure from the shower head or tub spout? You probably have a leak somewhere in the line to the bathroom. This can also be caused by a clog or partial clog. Either way, the water that is being pumped from the tank is being slowed down (a leak will lessen the amount of water that reaches your shower and a clog will back water up and force it through a smaller opening). Again, a plumber in Cupertino can fix this problem rather quickly. Sometimes the leak or clog is located deep within the pipe system.
2. Odd Smelling Water

This can be caused by a septic clog, a problem with your water supply, hard (mineral filled) water, or a combination of these. It can also be an issue with your water heater. This must be looked at by a qualified professional. Do not attempt to fix this on your own.