When it comes to the plumbing system in your home, the possibility of a leak is always there. Even with proper preventative maintenance, sometimes leaks just happen. Before you go about fixing a plumbing leak, however, it is extremely important to diagnose what type it is, so you know exactly what you’re dealing with. By effectively diagnosing the type of leak, you can be better prepared as to how to alleviate the issue. Our Lewisville TX plumbing technicians at C&W Plumbing can assist you in detecting, diagnosing, and repairing these leaks in a timely and efficient manner.

If you notice you have an unusually high monthly water bill, a water leak may be your issue. A water line leak is a serious issue, and can be caused by something as simple as a running toilet or something far more complicated, such as a slab leak. Slab leaks can cause costly damage to your home’s foundation, and are not something to be taken lightly. One of our reliable plumbing professionals can accurately assess the situation in your home, devising the best plan of action to move forward with, and execute it effectively.

Far more serious are sewer leaks and gas leaks. The former is mostly characterized by slow draining in your home, a gurgling sound when flushing the toilet, or a rotten egg smell wafting through your residence. These leaks are usually caused by an obstruction in your drain line, be it a tree root or anything else material in nature. A video camera inspection can determine the cause of the obstruction.

Gas leaks are the most serious of all the types of leaks in your plumbing system. Gas leaks are dangerous in that they are silent in nature, but vastly increase the chances of extreme fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Gas leaks are often fatal, so if you suspect you have one in your home, it is best to evacuate and wait for a technician to ensure your home is safe for you and your family.

With any questions, comments, or to schedule a leak detection service, call us at 972-395-2597 or contact us online today.

When summertime hits and Lewisville residents are ready to get outdoors and have a good time, the last thing on their mind is their plumbing system. However, it’s important to note that the pleasantries of heat and sunshine that are so compatible with fun in the sun can also cause destruction and devastation to plumbing fixtures. Taking a few precautions can help you avoid costly repairs from your local Lewisville plumbing company.

When you spend a lot of time outdoors, your clothes are bound to get dirty, especially children who play in the dirt or on playgrounds with dust and dirt and mud. This can lead to excess material in your washing machine hose, including additional lint and large amounts of dirt clogging the hose. By moving the washing machine away from the wall a few inches, you can remove kinks that cause additional blockage, which can lead to bulging, cracks and leaks. Make sure to clean out your machine to keep your washer running.

During a cookout, it is best to have garbage cans for leftovers so you can be more careful what you put down the garbage disposal. Residential garbage disposers are not typically equipped for hefty loads such as cornhusks or other fibrous and stringy foods. You may also want to avoid throwing a great deal of fat that can lead to large clogs in the pipes down your drain. A number of “just-add-water” foods, such as stuffing or mashed potatoes, will also create instant clogs.

Something else to watch for so you don’t end up with a disaster during your party is sewer drain backup. Due to excess rainwater that can seep through cracks in the sewer line, as well as new growth of tree roots that can invade your sewer system at any time, spring and summer are the most common times for a sewer problem. Since you don’t want the mess, smell, or hassle – especially during the neighborhood barbecue – have your Lewisville plumbing technicians inspect your sewer lines prior to risking a backup.

Taking a few simple precautions when it comes to proper plumbing can help you pull off your summer fling without a hitch. And if you find any plumbing repairs that need to be addressed, call our local Lewisville plumbers for fast, efficient plumbing service.

When leaks are found around the home, whether found within the foundation or around pipes, there is always room for concern. If you spot a leak but can’t figure out how it got there, you may have a slab leak, and it may be time for one of our Lewisville TX, plumbers, Plano TX plumbers or Flower Mound TX plumbers to assist you.

A slab leak is a crack in the pipes creating a water leak within the concrete foundation of a building. This is a very serious issue, as slab leaks cause extreme damage to a home inside and out. There are several symptoms that you can look for to detect a slab leak early and, most importantly, save yourself a lot of time, energy and money down the road.

For more information on slab leak detection and prevention, feel free to check out our Plumbing Tips section. For information on all other plumbing needs, contact our Lewisville plumbing company by phone, or visit us online.

Friday is a big day for plumbers all over the world, as it officially marked the second annual World Plumbing Day. This day serves as one to educate residential and commercial property owners about the important role that plumbers and the plumbing industry have in not only health and safety but also protecting the global environment.

The World Plumbing Council established World Plumbing Day last year. This year’s World Plumbing Day theme is “Plumbing vital to global health.” According to Robert D. Burgon, chairman of the World Plumbing Council, the day was founded because too many individuals tend to take for granted the importance of good plumbing and even better plumbers in everyday situations.

Check out our Plumbing Tips section for more details on World Plumbing Day or for other tips on residential or commercial plumbing. Contact our Lewisville TX plumbing company today, or visit us online for additional information.

A leaky faucet or a spigot that isn’t completely turned off may be seen to some merely as “something around the house.” It can be a common thing that eventually could lead to a very small rise in your water bill – a few pennies per month at the most.

It’s been noted by experts that one drip of water can lead to more than 1,500 gallons accumulated in a year, and those gallons can add up to significant dollars that could be saved. Our Lewisville TX plumbers have offered three basic tips that will help you trim your water costs. Check out our Plumbing Tips section for more.

Contact our Lewisville plumbing company for more information, or visit us online.

The past few weeks, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen chilly temperatures, but let’s be honest: We haven’t seen frigid temperatures as of yet.

This all may change as we prepare for 2011. The months of January and February traditionally are the months where Texas feels more like upstate New York and less like Arizona. This is the perfect time for you to winterize your pipes and prepare for the freezing temperatures that potentially could do damage to your water pipes.

The first step in winterizing is to locate all water faucets and other places where water pipes can be bothered by inclement weather. Cover the faucets with something that can provide respectable insulation (a towel or heavy piece of clothing) against freezing weather.

From there, cover the wrapped faucet with a plastic bag and secure it with a rubber band. This will not only help to keep the faucet and water pipe dry but also keep the towel or clothing serving as insulation secure. It may seem a little off-base, but if done properly, it works.

Keep in mind that if your water lines get cold enough, they will break. A broken water line could cost you tons of money, and having a major bill is no way to start the new year. Contact our Lewisville TX plumbers for more information on winterizing your pipes. Call us today, or contact us online for details.

Natural gas leaks can be extremely dangerous and deadly. A simple flip of a light switch in some gas leak conditions may be all it takes to cause an explosion. Although odorless by nature, the natural gas that flows into your home contains odorant – similar to a rotten egg smell – added by the gas company to make it easy for you to detect gas leaks.

You can’t rely exclusively on your sense of smell, however, to detect gas leaks. The odor added to natural gas often fades. Additionally, this odor may be masked by other odors in your home. For these reasons, a gas leak detector is recommended.

For information on gas leak detectors, visit the Tips and Articles section of our Lewisville TX plumbing website.

There can be many twists and turns in the process of owning a house. Of those unexpected “gifts”, leaks can be included. However, realizing the different types of leaks and knowing the first stops of controlling them is key to maintaining a livable household. However, if a leak ever worsens beyond your control, call our Lewisville plumbing company as soon as possible.

The most serious and potentially costly type of leak is a slab leak. This happens when the concrete foundation of your house develops a crack or a puncture. Slab leaks are commonly seen as large, unexplained puddles on the floor and can result in a huge water bill. Slab leak repair is crucial to perform in a timely fashion, as every day that passes could be resulting in further damage to your plumbing system and your foundation.

Visit our Lewisville TX leak repair tips article for more information.

Got an odor in the house similar to that of a rotten egg? Hearing a hissing or blowing sound? Is there visible dust blowing from a hole in the ground? Dead or dying vegetation? If you notice any of these issues, you may be the victim of a gas leak and should contact a local Lewisville Plumber immediately.

In the way of prevention, the most important step to preventing a potential natural gas disaster is proper installation. It is crucial to hire a licensed, reputable plumber. Our Lewisville Plumbing Company is not only a member of the PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors) and the QSC (Quality Service Contractors), but the BBB (Better Business Bureau) as well.

If you suspect a natural gas leak, it’s extremely important to know what to do. First, make sure not to use any electrical devices like light switches, appliances, or even telephones; these could spark, and potentially ignite, the gas. Also, do not use lighters or anything that has an open flame. Do not try to locate the source of the leaking gas yourself and make sure not to try to shut off gas valves or gas-utilizing appliances.

To read more on how to prevent and treat gas leaks, please visit our Lewisville TX Plumbing “Plumbing Tips” section.

Regular plumbing maintenance will not only keep plumbing fixtures, drains, and pipes in good condition for a lengthy amount of time, but will also allow you to spot potentially-devastating problems early and have them fixed before they escalate to expensive Lewisville plumbing emergencies. When you encounter an emergency plumbing situation, you can take simple steps to reduce the damage to the minimum.

The Top 5 Plumbing Emergencies are: Pipe Bursts, Frozen Pipes, Leaky Plumbing Fixtures, Blocked Toilets and Drains, and Gas Leaks.

To read about these problems and what you can do to temporarily alleviate them, please visit our Plumbing Tips section.

If you have any of these problems, don’t hesitate to contact our expert Lewisville Plumbers!