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Plumbing Guides for Commerce City Homeowners

Clear answers to the plumbing questions Commerce City homeowners ask most, from leaks and water bills to heaters, sewer lines and shutoff valves.

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Every guide covers the likely cause, what you can test on your own and the point where a phone call makes sense.

A frozen pipe can split without warning. Here is how to thaw one safely and keep the next cold snap from catching you.

Sewage in a basement drain or floor is a health hazard. Here is how to tell where the blockage is and what to do first.

A meter, a few paper towels and a systematic walk-through can find most leaks before they cause damage.

Knowing where your main valve is and whether it works can save thousands of dollars in a flood.

Weak flow at one tap and weak flow everywhere have different causes. A few checks narrow it down fast.

Scale on fixtures and spots on glass point to minerals. Here is what your water likely contains and whether a softener helps.

Water at the base of the tank may be a fitting or a failed tank. Here is how to tell the difference and what to do first.

A yearly flush and a quick check of the anode rod and relief valve can add years to a tank water heater.

A sewer smell usually has a simple source, like a dry trap, but it can signal a cracked line. Here is how to find it.

Front Range clay swells and shrinks. That movement can bend, crack or separate buried pipe. Here is what to watch for.

A toilet that will not flush is usually a clog or a tank problem. Here is how to tell which and what to try first.

A running toilet wastes a lot of water. Most are fixed by a flapper, a chain or a fill valve in minutes.

A dripping hose bib wastes water, and a frozen one can split the pipe inside the wall. Here is how to fix and winterize it.

A bill that jumps usually has a findable cause. Check the meter first, then the toilets.

A sprinkler system needs backflow protection and a fall blowout. Here is what it means and what your provider may require.

Ring the 24/7 line and describe the problem. A dispatcher takes the details and lines up a contractor.