Frequently asked questions.
+ How do I fix a clogged drain?
If the sink (kitchen sink, bathroom sink, bathtub, shower, toilet, laundry line) in your Santa Barbara home is backed up or the shower water pools up to your ankles, chances are you’ve got a clogged or blocked drain. For as long as there has been indoor plumbing, clogged drains have been an annoyance and inconvenience. Common causes of clogs include hair, soap, dirt, food waste, toilet paper or, in more difficult situations, tree roots.
+ What to do if you have a clogged mainline?
Clogged mainlines will cause wastewater to back up. A telltale sign that a blocked mainline is the problem is bubbling in toilets or water backing up from your tub or shower when you flush the toilet.
Express Rooter, your trusted Santa Barbara Plumber, fixes clogged mainlines. If every time you flush the toilet water backs up in the shower or tub, chances are the mainline is clogged. This can be caused by broken pipes, tree roots or build up.
Express Rooter can diagnose a clogged mainline and detect the issue with downpipe color video imagery. Our experts have the tools to fix the problem.
If pipes need to be replaced, Express Rooter is the top company for trenchless sewer line replacement in Santa Barbara. We also conduct hydro-jetting, which will clean out deep clogs, pesky tangles and even root obstructions with high pressure water streams that won’t damage your pipes.
Fix your clogged mainline today by calling Express Rooter 805-964-5654 today for an appointment with the best plumbers in Santa Barbara serving residential, industrial and commercial plumbing needs.
+ How to repair a leaky faucet?
Drip. Drip. Drip. The leaky faucet won’t stop dripping at your Santa Barbara home. It’s torture. With a few tools and parts, chances are you can stop a dripping faucet.
If it’s a kitchen or bathroom sink, first turn off the water under the sink. If there’s not a shutoff valve under the sink, you’ll have to turn off the main water valve to the home.
You’ll need a screwdriver, allen wrench and faucet repair kit containing parts and gaskets from the hardware store.
There should be a screw you can access on the faucet handle. Loosen that with the allen wrench to remove the handle. In some cases, you’ll have to use a flat head screwdriver to remove a screw cover to access the screw. If the screw is on the top of the handle, then it will likely require a phillips head screwdriver for removal.
Once the screw is removed, slide off the handle. Within the casing beneath the handle, you will find a cartridge. In some cases, you’ll need a special tool or plumbing wrench to remove the cartridge. Check your manufacturer’s instructions for tools specific to the faucet.
Remove the cartridge and clean the space around the cartridge. Replace the cartridge with a new cartridge and reassemble the handle.
For an annoying leaky faucet or other plumbing needs in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria and Summerland, Express Rooter has the answers. Whether it’s a quick fix like a leaky faucet or a complicated plumbing issue, call Express Rooter 805-964-5654.
+ What’s the best ways to prevent garbage disposal repair?
A broken garbage disposal can cause a mess. If the garbage disposal sprays gunk under the sink, seizes or completely breaks down, you might have to pay for an expensive replacement or hire a plumber to repair the garbage disposal. The best way to fix a garbage disposal is to not let it break in the first place. Take these 5 steps to prevent your garbage disposal from breaking and needing repair.
- Always run cold water while using your garbage disposal. Keep the water running for a few seconds after the waste is clear, then turn off the disposal before turning off the water.
- Clean your garbage disposal with cold water or ice. Place a small amount of ice into the garbage disposal every week and run it to clean inside. Use a stopper to prevent the ice from spraying out.
- Use a degreasing product for deeper cleans. Occasionally apply a common kitchen degreaser inside the garbage disposal to remove fat build up. This will help it function and control odors.
- A regularly cleared drainpipe will prevent a garbage disposal from breaking due to backed up water in the system. Snake drains every couple of years to clear the drain and ensure that water is flowing properly.
- Freshening your garbage disposal with citrus will eliminate garbage disposal odors and cut through some residues that could cause a broken garbage disposal. Grind up the rinds before using in the garbage disposal to freshen your garbage disposal and naturally kill odor-causing bacteria.
If properly functioning, garbage disposals are an important part of your kitchen. When you have a broken garbage disposal, it can cause a mess and headache. Trusted, courteous Santa Barbara plumbers at Express Rooter can help with preventative measures to avoid a broken garbage disposal or, in the worst case, repair your garbage disposal. Remember, “If your plumbing is a mess, call Express.” 805-964-5654