Pride Plumbing came out and replaced an aging and non-working 38-gallon electric lowboy water heater with a new 38-gallon electric A.O. Smith lowboy model. First, after turning off the water and disconnecting the unit's electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines, we removed and disposed of the old water heater. Then we installed the new water heater, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless-steel water supply lines to the water heater connectors, a brass drain valve, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heater (adding a Romex connector). Finally, we turned the water back on, tested for leaks, bled the air out of the water lines, ensured that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and set the unit to its appropriate operating temperature.

Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak at a 38-gallon electric lowboy water heater. We found a leak on a PEX inlet water supply line. We cut out both inlet and outlet pipes and replaced them with new PEX piping and fittings. We then tested for leaks with no further issues. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the water heater with a new 38-gallon electric lowboy model. This would include removing and disposing of the old water heater; installing water heater pads, the new water heater, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless steel water supply lines to the water heater's water connections, a brass drain valve, connecting the unit’s electrical connections (adding a Romex connector), bleeding the air out of the water lines, ensuring that the unit is properly vented, and setting it to its appropriate operating temperature.

Pride Plumbing came out and provided cost estimates to install the following: 1) in a warehouse: (1 each) ADA toilet; ADA wall-hung lavatory with a single-handle faucet; non-ADA stainless-steel breakroom sink with a single-handle lavatory faucet; 20-gallon water heater with a thermal expansion tank and drip pan; floor cleanout; ground floor cleanout; and 2 Woodford outside hose bib spigots; 2) in an office building: (1 each) ADA wall-hung lavatory with a single-handle faucet; non-ADA stainless-steel breakroom sink with a single-handle lavatory faucet; ice maker connection; Elkay bi-level water cooler drinking fountain with a bottle filler; 20-gallon water heater with a thermal expansion tank and drip pan; floor cleanout; ground floor cleanout; and Woodford outside hose bib spigots; and 3) in a second warehouse: (1 each) stainless-steel mop sink with legs and a faucet; 20-gallon water heater with a thermal expansion tank and drip pan; a ground cleanout; and 2 Woodford outside hose bib

Pride Plumbing was called out for a leaking outside hose bib spigot. We replaced it with a new Woodford 19PX-6 frost-free model along with attaching it to the side of the house and tying it into the existing main water supply line underneath the house with new PEX piping and fittings.

Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged grease trap. Our inspection found that the grease trap was completely full and had not been maintained adequately for some time. We provided a recommendation to the customer regarding a reliable service company to further assist with the grease trap issue.

Pride Plumbing was called out for two leaking outside hose bib spigots. We replaced them with new Woodford frost-free models (one 19PX-4 model and one 19PX-6 model) along with attaching them to the side of the house and tying them into the existing CPVC main water supply line underneath the home with new PEX piping and fittings.

Pride Plumbing was called out for sewage backing up into the home. We used a sewer machine at a cleanout next to the house and cleared a blockage in the main outside sewer septic drain line. We tested multiple fixtures for proper drainage with no issues. We inserted a camera into the drain line, and it revealed a belly. We provided cost estimates to either 1) use an excavator to dig down in the yard to expose a defective section of the outside main sewer septic drain line that has the belly and replace that section of sewer line with new PVC piping and fittings along with installing a new PVC two-way clean out; or 2) trench a ditch from the town sewer tap to the home to expose and replace the main outside sewer septic drain line with new PVC piping and fittings along with installing proper cleanouts and fittings per code. After testing the repairs for leaks and working order; we'll backfill, tamp, and spread grass seed and straw after the work is completed.

Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to: 1) trench a ditch from the water meter to the house to expose and remove the outside main water supply line; 2) install a new 1-inch black roll and PEX outside main water supply line from the water meter to the house along with installing tracer wire; 3) connect the new water line to an existing water line connection under the house and install a new ball valve main water shut-off and new thermal expansion tank in the crawlspace; 4) install a new pressure reducing valve (PRV), ball valve, and check valve at the water meter in the meter box; 5) test the new water line for leaks and working order; and 6) backfill and tamp the ditch after the work is completed and approved by Randolph County’s Inspection Department.

Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged bathtub/shower drain. We used a sewer machine down through the bathtub's overflow and cleared the blockage. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the bathtub/shower's Watco, drain assembly, P-trap, and drain line through the floor to under the house in the crawlspace, and to where it ties into the main sewer drain stack, with new PVC piping and fittings.

Pride Plumbing came out and performed a Membership Plan annual plumbing inspection. Pride Plumbing's Membership Plan is our $19.95 per month plumbing maintenance discount program. Find out more at https://www.callprideplumbing.com/membership-plan. Our thorough inspection inside, underneath, and outside the home did not find any issues with the home’s plumbing.

Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a pressure reducing valve (PRV) underneath the home with a new Watts LFN45BM1-DU-PEXXPEX model, attaching it to the existing black roll outside main water supply line with new PEX piping and fittings and adding a ball water shutoff valve. After the repair, and bleeding debris out of the water line, we tested for leaks and proper water pressure with no further issues.

Pride Plumbing was called out for a drain leak on a PVC pressurized drainpipe at a rural location inside the county. This required us to perform the following work: 1) use an excavator to dig down and expose the leaking section of pressurized pipe; 2) cut into the line and install new PVC pressure pipe and connect back onto the existing PVC pressure piping with new HyMax couplings and pressure PVC fittings; 3) test the repair for leaks and working order; and 4) backfill and tamp the area after the work was completed.

Pride Plumbing came out and provided cost estimates to 1) trench a ditch from an existing well to the house to expose and remove the outside main water supply line; install a new 1-inch black roll and PEX outside main water supply line from the well to the house along with installing tracer wire; connect the new water line to an existing water line connection under the house and install a new ball valve main water shut-off and new thermal expansion tank in the crawlspace; and test the new water line for leaks and working order; and 2) combine a new submersible pump, black roll piping, torque arrester, and wiring and insert them down into the well; install a new 30/50 pump switch, pressure gauge, and pressure tank and charge the tank; and seal the well using a heat shrink kit.

Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to replace a leaking gas Rheem tank water heater with a new Navien 240A tankless model with a NAVICIRC recirculation pump. This would include: 1) removing and disposing of the old water heater along with its electrical wiring, venting, and gas and water supply lines; 2) installing the new tankless unit along with its service valves, PEX and stainless steel water lines to the unit's water connections, copper gas supply line, gas regulator, NAVICIRC recirculating kit, drip leg, gas shutoff valve, and condensation and intake lines; 3) wiring up the unit; 4) ensuring that it was properly vented; and 5) lighting and programming the unit.

Pride Plumbing came out the next day, after shocking the home's well, to clear the water system. First, we opened the water softener's bypass and ran water out of an outside hose until no chlorine smell was present. Next, we went inside and ran water through all the fixtures. Finally, we went back to the water softener and closed its bypass as the issue had been corrected.