Plumbers in Boerne, TX

Seeing a spike in your water bill can be alarming, especially if you aren’t quite sure what caused the added expense. It could be from a running toilet, which could increase your bill by up to $100 over the course of a year. An expensive water bill can also be a sign that it’s time to make repairs on a piece of hardware, such as a leaky faucet, which can be responsible for up to 300 gallons of water wasted.

Are you hoping to troubleshoot an unusually high water bill on your own? The first place you should do is take a closer look at your outside faucets. If one faucet isn’t completely turned off, you could be wasting up to a gallon of water a day. These issues are often hard to spot because hoses are usually attached to these outdoor faucets.

Another common culprit for water waste is inside your toilet bowl where your flapper is located. Over time, these parts can become worn, which could be the reason your toilet might be running.

Another common problem area is your sprinkler system. Walk by your stations to see if any of your heads are broken or damaged. After a full cycle, inspect your lawn for for areas where water might be collecting. Puddled water often indicates that it’s time to adjust the watering time for each station, or you may have a leak in your system. If you have checked all these spots but still can’t tell what’s going on, or if you need an expert’s assistance, give us a call. Our plumbers and irrigation experts will be more than happy to serve you and advise you on next steps.

Of course! ABC can install and repair any appliance that runs on water, including toilets, sinks, water heaters, water softeners and garbage disposals. Finally ready to replace that outdated fixture in the downstairs restroom? Give us a call, and we can help you out with that, too! It’s not uncommon for homeowners to purchase plumbing equipment, only to realize they’re not entirely sure how to install it. We’ve got a team of experts that would be more than happy to get the job done.

Perhaps you need an honest second opinion to decide if a piece of hardware should be repaired or replaced. We’re here to give you sound advice, if and when you need it, so you can make an informed decision.

Unclogging a drain is quite possibly the #1 plumbing issue a homeowner has to deal with. If you’d like to try the DIY route before calling in the pros, here are some ways you might be able to address the problem:

• Remove the drain’s plug from your tub or sink. Use a flashlight to perform a visual inspection to see and remove any obvious obstructions (hair, a kid’s toy or other built-up debris).
• Carefully pour a small amount of enzyme-based drain opener down your pipes, which may remove obstructions you can’t see which are further down.
• Follow the directions on the label of the drain opener or run a slow stream of hot water to see if the drain is now clear.
• If you still have a slow or clogged sink or tub, try using an auger to break up what’s causing your problem. Make sure to be very careful doing so, since many homeowners can accidentally do more damage with these tools than what they set out originally to fix.

By the time an auger is needed, most homeowners realize the issue is above their capabilities, so they contact a professional. When you call an experienced plumber, you benefit from having the procedure performed correctly, usually much faster than if you had tried to do it on your own.

Even our most experienced and skilled plumbers can face an unforeseen issue that can add time and cost to a plumbing repair or project. In these unique cases, we will provide you with an updated timeline and estimate so that you can approve any additional costs before we get started.

If our plumbers realize the team will not be able to complete a project until the following day, making it inconvenient for you to manage your everyday routine, we will gladly arrange for you and your family to stay at a hotel, at no cost to you. This feature is a part of our Comfort Guarantee, which ABC offers in addition to the one-year guarantee on all parts and labor and any other manufacturer warranties.