FAQs
When your water heater malfunctions, it can be difficult to know when you should troubleshoot it yourself, and when you need to call a plumber. Before scheduling an appointment, our experts suggest that you check the pilot light to ensure it’s still lit, see if the circuit breaker was tripped, and look at the thermostat to see what temperature it’s at.
If these tips do not resolve the issue, call our plumbers to schedule repairs.
When you plan a bathroom renovation, it’s essential to know what you can expect during the project. Our plumbers recommend asking the following questions before the work begins at your Augusta home:
- Do I need a permit for the bathroom renovation?
- What is the timeline for the project?
- What are some popular design trends I should consider?
- What are the best fixtures and solutions for my space?
- How can I make my bathroom more energy-efficient?
- How long do bathroom fixtures typically take?
If your water pressure has been lower than usual recently, it can indicate numerous problems. For one, it can be caused by too many plumbing fixtures running simultaneously. It can also be due to malfunctioning plumbing fixtures, clogged pipes, or a broken pressure regulator. When you experience these issues, call our plumbers for appointments.
When determining if you need to schedule shower repairs, our plumbers recommend watching for key symptoms. These can include bad odors coming from the shower, leaks, clogs, or rattling sounds coming from the pipes.
When determining if you need trenchless pipe repairs to fix your sewer line or water line, it’s essential to understand what types of issues trenchless repairs can correct. These can include:
- Sewer or water line damage
- Reduced water flow
- Drainage issues
- Tree root invasions
- Aging pipes
Ask our experts at Universal Plumbing to determine what type of repairs you need.
Our plumbers suggest scheduling drain cleaning services about every 1 to 2 years to keep your pipes flowing properly and prevent blockages from forming. You should schedule these services sooner if you notice symptoms of a clog, including if you have slow-draining fixtures, recurring clogs, foul odors, backups or overflows, and odd sounds coming from the drains.
Our experts recommend scheduling sewer line repairs when you notice key symptoms, including:
- Frequent backups in your drains.
- Sewage odors coming from the drains.
- Slow-draining plumbing fixtures.
- Pooling water near drains and pipes.
- Signs of water damage.
- Rodent or insect infestations.
- Tree root invasions.
When you need plumbing repairs and replacements, call Universal Plumbing at 706-738-4424 for services all around Augusta, GA, and the Central Savannah River Area. We have more than 100 years of combined experience.