Plumbing Questions

To prevent pipes from freezing, follow these steps:  

Keep the Heat On. 

-Maintain an indoor temperature of at least 55°F (13°C), even if you're away. 

-Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.  

Let Faucets Drip

- Allow a slow, steady drip of cold water from faucets connected to exposed pipes.  

- Moving water is less likely to freeze.  

Insulate Pipes

- Use pipe insulation sleeves, foam, or heat tape on exposed pipes, especially in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.  

Seal Leaks and Drafts

- Seal gaps and cracks near pipes, especially where they enter walls or near windows and doors.  

- Use caulk or insulation to keep cold air out. 

Keep Garage Doors Closed

- If water supply lines run through the garage, keep doors closed to maintain warmth.  

Use Heating Devices

- In extreme cold, use space heaters in areas with exposed pipes (but keep them away from flammable materials).  

- Heat tape or cables can also be applied to pipes for added protection.  

Drain Outdoor Water Lines

- Disconnect and drain garden hoses.  

- Shut off outdoor faucets and use hose bib covers to insulate them.  

- Drain sprinkler systems if necessary.  

If a pipe burst then immediatly shut off the water to prevent our home or business from flooding and this will save you from a large water bill.

The next step is to turn off the electricity to prevent you, your family, or employees from becoming electrocuted. 

Then call your local plumber to fix the problem.

Action Plumbing can be reached at 785-843-5670

If you smell sewage in your home or buisness then this is a single that there is a significant problem with your plumbing system.

The smell could be caused by a crack in a pipe or a clogged drain.

If you smell sewage please give us a call at 785-843-5670

As plumbing professionals, we strongly recommend against doing your own plumbing projects. 

We have seen many DIY projects go from a bad situation to a worse situation. 

Plumbing is more complex than some people realize. We used that everyone wants to save money. Action Plumbing will break down the costs and help you to stay within a budget if possible.

These are some material we strongly recommend that you not put down a stink. These materials could break or damage the pipes.

• Hair
• Paper Products (they don't break down easily)
• Fruit Peels and Pits (they don't break down easily)
• Flour (can form into glue substance when mixed with water)
• Pasta and Rice (the expand in the pipes with water)
• Coffee Grounds (can form blockage)
• Grease, Fat & Oil (can form blockage)

To avoid breaking your garabage disposal please avoid dropping the following into your disposal:

• Bones
• Seafood Shells 
• Fruit Pits
• Metal 
• Glass 

Action PLumbing goes by the hour.

Give us a call a 785-843-5670.

If you give us a detail description of what the prpblem is, we can give you an estimate on how long the repairs will take. 

This is an effect called Water Hammer. This happens when a pipe is loose or it can be caused by above average amount of water pressure. These could lead to water leakage or water damage if the pipes burst. 

This is a video of what Water Hammer sounds like. Water Sound.

If you hear this sound, please give us a call at 785-843-5670 

If you have had to call a plumber to your home or business to do repairs multiple times in a year then it might be time to repipe.

Repiping can be an effective cost-saving measure in the long run for an older structure compared to calling a plumber multiple times in a year.

If you need an estimate, please call us at 785-843-5670.

This can usually caused by a worn-out washer, O-ring, or faulty valve.

This can be an easy fix. Replace the damaged part to stop the leak and save water.

Check if it’s an issue with one faucet or the whole house. Clean aerators and showerheads.

If the problem persists, there may be a leak or pipe blockage.

Then please give us a call 785-843-5670