If you've checked the above items and found no leaks, you should check your water meter. This will usually be found in the front yard and will usually appear as a concrete or metal rectangular lid at a grade level. Open the lid and locate the meter inside. This may require removing some dirt to access the face. With no water running in the house (laundry, toilet, refilling, etc.),check the dial face for any movement. Many meters have a "leak detector" which appears as a small black triangle or a small white wheel. If this is spinning or there is any movement on the dial, this indicates a leak in your water pipe system.

Manufacturers recommend setting water heaters at 120 degrees (F). This will prevent accidental scaldings.

We do not recommend EVER putting caustic drain cleaners in drains. If a drain is running slowly you may use a biological product to help clear it. We recommend BIOOne. Use according to directions. If it is completely stopped up we recommend you call a professional to unclog your line. Pouring caustic solutions into drains can ruin pipes and cause severe burns to anyone working in the drain after application.

Seacoast Septic & Plumbing plumbers have been serving local businesses for a number of years helping you resolve complicated and nuisance plumbing issues for good. Here is a list of some of the most common inquiries we receive, and the answers to your questions:

Drains usually smell for one of two reasons:

• There is a problem with the trap.
• There is a buildup of food or soap residue inside the pipes.

Pipes that make sounds are usually caused by improper pressure in the lines. Loose strapping is another factor that can cause pipes to be louder than usual.

There are several possible culprits for low water pressure:

• There is a closed shut-off valve that needs to be reopened.
• You have a blocked faucet.
• There is an obstruction in the supply line.
• You have a leak sucking pressure out somewhere along the line.

The main shut-off valve is usually located on the ground level along the perimeter of the property and most often looks like a brass wheel that you must turn. If you have trouble locating it, you can look on your property inspection report to review its hiding spot.

The first thing you should do during any plumbing emergency is to give us a call. We answer our phones 24/7/365 so we can guide you through emergency situations with expert advice as soon as you pick up the phone.

There are a handful of possible causes behind a toilet that just keeps running. However, the usual suspect is typically a flapper that isn’t sealing properly and needs to be replaced.

The 3 main benefits of a low flush toilet are:

• Your toilet performs better as its modern design is made to drain easily.
• You use approximately 60-80% less water.
• Savings on your water bill.

A9. If you’ve got a toilet that is easily clogged there may be several reasons for its condition:

• You’re flushing objects that aren’t meant to be disposed of through your waste water pipes.
• The flapper on your toilet is completely shot and needs to be replaced.
• The port holes have become blocked and are restricting flow.
• There is a problem with the float that needs adjusting.
• There is a clog somewhere along the drain line that is restricting ideal drainage rates.