Cathedral City Plumbing Services

At KC’s 23 ½ Hour, our primary goal is your 100% satisfaction. Our team isn’t happy until you are. When facing a major problem such as a clogged toilet, failed water heater, or burst pipe, you can count on our expertly trained plumbers and 40 years of experience to fix it quickly to return your life back to normal as soon as possible.

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When You Need Urgent Plumbing Repair

Not every problem requires a call for immediate help, but sometimes, waiting means risking severe property damage and expensive repairs. Here are the situations where you should call the plumbers immediately instead of waiting for an appointment.

Water Leaks

While not every leak is considered urgent, leaking water in the house isn’t something you want to ignore. It could cause significant damage to wood flooring, ceilings, walls, and bring on the growth of mold and mildew. When facing a leak, it’s best to err on the side of caution and call a professional plumber for an inspection.

Sagging Ceiling

Sagging ceilings are at risk of collapse, which can mean extensive property damage and expensive repairs. The longer you ignore a sagging ceiling the greater the chance you’ll have a bigger mess on your hands down the road.

Low Water Pressure

Many issues can cause a reduction in pressure. Sometimes the problem is with your supplier, while other times it’s because of an issue within the city’s system. However, if you experience reduced pressure for more than a few days, the problem probably lies within your pipes and you need to call our plumbers.

Burst Pipes

When a pipe leaks or bursts, it can cause significant damage if left untreated. When water saturates the flooring, it can weaken structures, which are expensive to repair. Call a residential plumber immediately when dealing with a leaking or burst pipe to minimize the damage and expense.

Broken Sewer Lines

Broken sewer lines can lead to property damage, health hazards, and costly repairs if not addressed quickly and professionally by a plumber. Trenchless sewer line repair is an effective approach to solving these issues. When a sewer line breaks, it can cause sewage backups, foul odors, and even structural damage to your home. Trust us for trenchless sewer line solutions for a fast and minimally invasive fix.

Clogged Drains

Most homeowners experience clogged drains now and again, and while this is a common household annoyance, it’s not something you should put up with for long. If a drain clog is not addressed on time by a plumber, it can lead to pressure building up in the pipe, which may cause it to burst. Also, you run the risk of wastewater backing up into your house, which brings bacteria and other pathogens with it.

Water Heater Failure

Having on-demand hot water is a necessity for modern living. In some cases, a failed water heater means you have to put up with a cold shower or two when waiting for a plumber to come in and fix it. In contrast, in other cases, such as in the middle of winter, it can be detrimental to the health and safety of your family. When you need water heater repair, it’s best to call for help sooner rather than later.

Backed Up Sewage

If you notice the odor of sewage in the house, it probably means you have a sewage backup. When raw sewage backs up in the house, it’s a situation you shouldn’t take lightly because of the health concerns that come with this issue.

Gas Leaks

Lastly, if you have a natural gas leak in the house, call a gas plumber for help immediately. Leaking natural gas poses severe health and safety concerns, so don’t ignore this problem and hope it fixes itself.

Signs You Need Water Heater Repair

Most homeowners don’t know they have a problem with their water heater until they step into a freezing shower in the morning. However, it doesn’t have to get to that point to know there’s a problem. The typical unit gives warning signs that it’s failing far before the system shuts down, allowing you to take action and call the plumbers for repairs or replacement. Here are the typical warning signs to watch out for.

Fluctuating Temperature

Not getting any warmth from your water heater is a no-brainer that something is wrong; however, another sign that things aren’t working properly is if you notice the temperature fluctuates. This problem can be caused by mineral deposits or a failing heating element.

Strange Noises

Units should operate silently, so when your system begins making strange noises like banging, gurgling, or popping, it means there’s an issue that’s only going to get worse if you don’t let a plumber take a look. In most cases, strange noises result from a buildup of mineral deposits result from flushing the tank.

Foul Taste

If you notice a metallic taste when drinking, it means there’s corrosion happening somewhere in the system. Also, be on the lookout for rust-colored liquid coming out of one or both of the taps. While you can’t stop corrosion once it starts, you can slow its progress and buy some time while planning on replacing your water heater.

If you notice any of the above signs or your unit is doing anything else out of the ordinary, call KC’s plumbers and ask about our water heater repair service before the problem worsens.

We know how expensive some repairs and installations can be, which is why we offer many financing options to make it easier for working families.

Why You Should Call a Drain Cleaning Company for Clogged Drains

If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably never thought about calling a professional plumber to clean your drains, but this service comes with many benefits over using chemical drain cleaners to unclog your drains, and here are just a few.

Reduces Major Blockages

Regular drain cleaning is preventative maintenance you shouldn’t ignore. Having your drains professionally cleaned regularly by professional plumbers keeps them free-flowing and ensures that you won’t experience significant clogs that bring your flow to a crawl.

Eliminates Odors

If you’ve ever noticed a foul odor coming from your drains, it’s because of the food and other debris that’s stuck in the pipes and begins rotting over time. Chemical drain cleaners often fail to solve this problem, which is why hiring a plumber for thorough drain cleaning is the answer to a fresher-smelling home.

Protects Your System

Significantly clogged drains never go away on their own, and chemical drain cleaning products often push the clog deeper into the system instead of eliminating it. Over time, clogged drains can cause pressure to build up, which can lead to pipes leaking and bursting. Regular drain cleaning ensures that this doesn’t happen by cleaning your pipes from top to bottom. Another thing to consider is that many drain cleaning products use harsh chemicals to clean out clogs, which can damage older pipes. Professional drain cleaning by trained plumbers is safe for all plumbing and better for the environment.