Blog – Page 11 – Sav-On Plumbing – Glendale, AZ Plumbing and Water Heater Service

0 Why should I install a Water-Saving Toilet

Today’s water-saving toilets really do save water. Years ago, when 1.6 gallons per flush first was mandated, it was not uncommon to have to “flush twice” to clear the bowl. That is not the case anymore. Todays water saving toilets are real savers; the newest toilets use only 1.28 gallons per flush. That is a […]

0 What is a Slab Leak

What is a Slab Leak and How is it Repaired? A “slab leak” is a leak under the concrete inside your home. Usually, they are water pressure leaks, but they can also be broken drain pipes. In most, but not all cases, they will be a “hot spot on the floor” or “water coming up […]

1 The obvious signs of a slab leak are:

The sound of running water, when no water should be running. If you hear running water in your home when all should be quiet, it means there is flowing water somewhere. If you don’t find visual clues (a dripping faucet, running toilet, sprinkler, or water connected appliances) to the source of the sound, it could […]

0 Leaking Relief Valve Water Heater

Leaking Relief Valve Water Heater Actually, it’s called a temperature/pressure relief valve because it relieves excess pressure in the water heater tank. This can be caused by a malfunctioning gas control valve on the water heater, in which case you will want to have the problem remedied ASAP. Not only does it waste water, but […]

0 Why am I running out of Hot Water?

In most cases, running out of hot water is due to a problem with the water heater. It could be a simple fix such as draining the water heater to remove a sediment build-up. This is more common in older water heaters that haven’t been flushed out for an extended period of time. More commonly, […]

0 Your sewer clean out is NOT on the roof

Often times we are called by customers wanting us to come and “snake” their sewer line. Many of these same customers want to know the price of the job before we send a serviceman to their home. It is easier and much more efficient to be able to clean the line from a clean-out on […]

2 Repairing a leaking toilet!

Repairing a leaking toilet can sometimes be a rather taxing problem. Locating the leak is the first step. Often times, it is not the toilet itself that is leaking, but a leaking angle stop valve or supply line. Or, it may be the gasket between the toilet tank and toilet bowl that is leaking. Another […]