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A sudden spike in your water bill usually points to a hidden leak. The most common culprit is a running toilet, which can silently waste hundreds of gallons of water per day. Other possibilities include hidden pipe leaks behind walls or under concrete slabs. If you can't find an obvious dripping faucet, you need an expert on-site evaluation to isolate and fix the leak before it causes major structural damage.

First, immediately turn off your home’s main water shut-off valve to stop active flooding. Next, turn on all your faucets to drain any remaining water out of the pipes and relieve pressure. Once the water is safely contained, call a licensed professional immediately. At Plumb Tite, we treat burst pipes as true emergencies and prioritize dispatching a technician to your home right away.

Low water pressure can be caused by several localized or systemic issues. It can stem from a malfunctioning pressure-reducing valve (PRV), hidden water leaks, mineral buildup clogging your fixtures, or municipal supply issues. Note that if your home's water pressure measures above 80 psi, it can destroy your pipes and void manufacturer warranties—which is why Plumb Tite technicians test and log your exact pressure on every single visit.

A running toilet is typically caused by a degraded flapper valve inside the tank that can no longer create a tight seal, allowing water to continuously leak into the bowl. It can also be caused by an improperly adjusted fill valve or a floating ball that sits too high. While it seems like a minor annoyance, a single running toilet can cost you hundreds of dollars in wasted water if left unchecked.

Yes. Our region is notorious for having "hard water," meaning it contains high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Hard water creates unsightly scale buildup on your fixtures, dries out your skin and hair, and wears down your water heater and major appliances twice as fast. Installing a professional-grade water softener removes these minerals, extending the lifespan of your entire plumbing infrastructure.

Garbage disposals usually fail when they are jammed by foreign objects, overloaded with fibrous foods (like celery or coffee grounds), or when the internal motor burns out. If your unit is humming but not spinning, or making no sound at all, it has likely tripped its internal breaker. Do not put chemical drain cleaners down a disposal; instead, let an expert safely clear the obstruction or install a durable, commercial-grade replacement.

Yes. A faucet that drips just 10 times a minute wastes up to 300 gallons of water a year. More importantly, a persistent drip wears down the valve seat and internal washers, turning a simple, inexpensive repair into a severe leak that can ruin your countertops and cabinetry. Fixing a drip early saves money on utility bills and prevents avoidable property damage.

It is safe only if you use a proper flange plunger (not a flat sink plunger) and exercise caution. However, if the toilet bowl is filled to the brim or if plunging causes water to back up into nearby showers or tubs, stop immediately. Vigorous plunging under high pressure can break the wax ring seal at the base of your toilet, causing hidden water leaks into your subfloor every time you flush. If a light plunge doesn't work, you need a professional toilet auger.