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Frequent emergency plumbing calls for drain issues in various locations around the house, periodic water line leaks, or problems with the hot water, to name a few, can be signs of a bigger plumbing issue. For the drains, you may have problems in your connecting drain plumbing between floors, or even in your basement pipes and sewer line. Water leaks around the house or in the main water supply line can add up to pipe issues, such as an older cast iron pipe that has corroded over time and is getting thin. An irregular hot water supply can be the result of malfunctions in your hot water heater that don’t completely eliminate your supply, but only heat part of the water in the tank and either make you wait longer for hot water or run out more quickly. As providers of both emergency plumbers and general-purpose plumbing repairs, at Metro Plumbing, Heating and Air we want to get to the root of the problem for our Cleveland, TN area customers.

Drain Line Emergency Plumber Calls

When you call us for an overflowing toilet or a blocked sink, we come quickly to help you avoid damage and get your life back to normal. Our 24-hour emergency plumber service is perfect for clearing drains and unblocking toilets using the right tools for the job. We know, though, that sometimes the real clog is further down the pipe. If you’ve had slow drains in several places throughout the house, it could be a sign that their common piping further along is also slow, and is either backing up or slowing drains enough that they are getting clogged from slow flow. We’ll make sure that you’re ok for now, and remove any objects or thick material in the toilet or hair and grease in the sink or shower that are causing the issue. If it seems likely that there’s more to be done to prevent future problems, our emergency plumber may make recommendations for further investigation. We might use video inspection to locate and identify the clog, and along the way it’s possible that we’ll see problems with your pipes that are contributing to the issue, such as corroded cast iron pipes.

Drain Cleaning Service as a Whole-House Solution

We recommend regular drain cleaning service for our customers, making sure that your pipes are cleared of any accumulated material throughout the house. This will help you avoid emergency plumber visits, since your main source of clogs will be something that happened recently, and is easy for our emergency plumber to address. Drain cleaning service ensures that pipes that are narrowing due to accumulated grease, hair, and debris can flow like new, and it takes care of material that gathers at joints and turns in your drain plumbing. A video inspection of the lines will identify other issues such as rough corroded internal pipe surfaces that are slowing down the flow and catching debris along the way. Our tools include the standard emergency plumber’s kit, with longer-reach cleaning tools and the powerful hydro-jet that blasts pipes clean with high-pressure water. We’re careful about the use of these tools, though, because corroded pipes can also be weakening. If we determine that the pipe walls are weakening, we’ll mention that as a concern so you don’t continue to have emergency plumber visits due to leaks as the pipes continue to weaken.

Water Supply and Drain Pipes in Poor Condition

If you’re experiencing leaks or we notice that your pipes are significantly corroded or decayed, whether your pipes are metal or plastic we know that they’re probably due for replacement. You may experience leaks sooner in your water supply lines that are under pressure, but if your home is still plumbed with the original pipe material throughout, you may have multiple issues. Water leaks typically occur inside walls and other spaces, and can be difficult and costly to locate since they often show only after the water has traveled away from the leak some distance. Where water has soaked into your home’s materials, there is a risk of mold developing as well, which can be a challenge to eradicate and pose health problems.

Drain water leaking poses similar problems, but also sanitary issues that make cleanup more difficult. Our team of experienced professionals will use all the tools and knowledge at their disposal to minimize the impact of these issues, from our experience with area homes and where they typically have plumbing problems, to our electronic leak detection equipment. Our modern equipment has made a big difference in the plumbing industry because leak location in the past was a messy business, requiring holes cut in walls and ceilings to directly locate the issue. Electronic leak detection gear listens to the pipe for the sound of a leak, and uses scientific principles to calculate the distance to the leak from the test point. We can come a lot closer to the leak without cutting holes, and for leaks beneath your basement’s cement floor, that is even more helpful.

Re-piping, a Common Remedy for Older Homes

If pipe problems indicate that your home is due for renewal, our team can replace the aging, corroded or decayed pipes with new ones that will last for decades. Our careful process will provide you with the information you need to make a wise decision about this process. Our team can also let you know about hot water heater replacement and other maintenance.

Your 24 Hour Emergency Plumbers in Cleveland, TN

We’re Metro Plumbing, Heating and Air, serving the Cleveland, TN area with skilled, experienced plumbers who respond to your plumbing emergencies with an eye towards recognizing bigger problems. We’re here to serve you when your pipes back up or other troubles occur, and we love to answer questions and make suggestions about further plumbing care. Give us a call for quick service and informed answers.