Professional Plumbers in Mount Pleasant, SC

Most manufacturers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommend a water heater setting of 120 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent scalding and save energy. If you want even hotter water for washing clothes and dishes, a setting of up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit can be used, but an anti-scalding device for showers and tubs should be considered if you have children or elderly residents in your home.

You should consider replacing a water heater if it is more than 10 years old, is discharging rusty water, is making banging or rumbling sounds, or has developed a fracture to the tank that results in leakage. If your water heater problem is due to a burned-out heating element or faulty thermostat, those parts can usually be replaced to temporarily extend the life of your water heater.

Hydro-jetting is a method that can be used to clear clogged drains and sewer lines with a high-pressure burst of water. For indoor lines, a portable hydro-jet unit can be used inside your home or business to flush the line. Outdoor sewer lines may require the use of an even more powerful wheeled unit.

Dishwashers and kitchen sinks are usually connected to the same drainage line, which might be clogged. If you have a garbage disposal underneath that sink, the problem could be due to a clogged disposal. In any event, a problem like this should be identified and cleared before the clog results in an overflow that can cause expensive water damage.

A backflow preventer keeps contaminated water from entering the city water supply due to changes in pressure. It should be inspected and tested every year by a qualified service technician from a licensed company.