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A clogged drain sounds like a simple repair  that any novice homeowner could add a liquid drain cleaner to and voila your drain is back and working properly again, but were you aware that a clogged drain could cause significant plumbing damage to your home and could lead to expensive emergency repairs and replacements?  Having a clogged shower, a bathtub that doesn’t drain, or sink holding water instead of draining can be inconvenient no matter the situation. Let our Master Plumbers at Tucker Plumbing take care of your clogged drain in The Woodlands, Cypress, Magnolia and the Greater Houston area.

Signs of Clogged Drain

❌ Slower Water Drain Time in Shower, Sink, and/or Bathtubs	❌ Unique Smell / Odor arising from any Sink, Shower, or Bathtub
❌ Water Level is Rising instead of Receding from a Sink / Overflowing Water	❌ Weird Slimy/Sludge-Like Debris leaving Residue in your Shower, Sink, and/or Bathtub

 

If you have any of the above signs of a Clogged Drain, call a one of our Master Plumbers at Tucker Plumber to prevent possible damage to floors, walls, ceilings or personal belongings.

281-469-5354

Drain Cleaning and Emergency Repair Services

Our Master Plumbers walk you through the assessed damages and repair method before work begins so you fully understand scope of the problem.

Our team of Certified Master Plumbers don’t just make short-term fixes, but rather they repair home and commercial drains so that you enjoy a long-lasting solution.

As a steady reminder careful about what you are putting down these drains. An excess amount of hair, chemicals, and other foreign objects could cause drains to clog.

A clogged drain sounds like a simple repair  that any novice homeowner could add a liquid drain cleaner to and voila your drain is back and working properly again, but were you aware that a clogged drain could cause significant plumbing damage to your home and could lead to expensive emergency repairs and replacements?  Having a clogged shower, a bathtub that doesn’t drain, or sink holding water instead of draining can be inconvenient no matter the situation. Let our Master Plumbers at Tucker Plumbing take care of your clogged drain in The Woodlands, Cypress, Magnolia and the Greater Houston area.

Signs of Clogged Drain

❌ Slower Water Drain Time in Shower, Sink, and/or Bathtubs	❌ Unique Smell / Odor arising from any Sink, Shower, or Bathtub
❌ Water Level is Rising instead of Receding from a Sink / Overflowing Water	❌ Weird Slimy/Sludge-Like Debris leaving Residue in your Shower, Sink, and/or Bathtub

 

If you have any of the above signs of a Clogged Drain, call a one of our Master Plumbers at Tucker Plumber to prevent possible damage to floors, walls, ceilings or personal belongings.

281-469-5354

Drain Cleaning and Emergency Repair Services

Our Master Plumbers walk you through the assessed damages and repair method before work begins so you fully understand scope of the problem.

Our team of Certified Master Plumbers don’t just make short-term fixes, but rather they repair home and commercial drains so that you enjoy a long-lasting solution.

As a steady reminder careful about what you are putting down these drains. An excess amount of hair, chemicals, and other foreign objects could cause drains to clog.

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Garbage Disposals Aren’t Invincible (though we treat them like they are!)

Food scraps and waste are an easy slide through for most Cypress, Magnolia, The Woodlands and Greater Houston homeowners garbage disposals. We at Tucker Plumbing realize garbage disposals fulfill a unique need and one of pure convenience when taking care of dishes. Food waste that would typically be thrown away in the garbage now gets broken down by that handy garbage disposal and onward out of site and out of mind – or is it?

Despite the popularity and ease of use of the garbage disposal, many Greater Houston homeowners aren’t using their disposals correctly. Putting in too much food or food that can be of harm the inner workings of the garbage disposal can present a big danger.

Here’s a few of the top Don’ts to put in the Garbage Disposal:

❌Grease – yes even that Grease from the Bacon: While hot grease is liquid, as soon as it cools, it will clog not only your disposal but also your plumbing. Additionally, grease may make the blades less efficient since the sharp edges will have a waxy coat on them from the grease.		❌Potatoes & Starches – yes those Pasta Noodles from Spaghetti Night: Peeling potatoes into the sink might sound easier than collecting the peels, but they will gunk up the garbage disposal by peels sticking to the blades. Additionally any food that expands as it cooks will wreak havoc, such as rice and pasta. A convenient solution would be to use a strainer to catch all those pesky scraps to save you from calling a Master Plumber.
❌ Coffee Grounds: While a few specks of coffee grounds from your morning cup of Joe may not cause a problem, a spoonful or more of ground coffee can block your disposal over time. Garbage disposal blades can grind up large pieces of food and debris, but coffee grounds are too fine and will eventually clog up your pipes.		❌ Seeds/Pits from Fruit or Vegetables: It’s tempting to toss a few apple and other fruit seeds into the garbage disposal along with other miscellaneous fruit bits, but seeds and pits are hard enough to bend and dull sharp disposal blades. Avoid damaging your garbage disposal system by keeping pitted and seeded fruit or vegetables away.
❌ Raw Meat & Bones: Bits of meat can clog up your drain and cause things to back up as well as dull your garbage disposal blades over time. Bones too aren’t welcome down the drain or in the garbage disposal as they are too rough for disposal blades to breakdown.		❌ Leafy or Stringy Greens: Vegetables like celery that have “strings” or fibers only end up around the garbage disposal blades. Other common vegetables that can do just as much harm include asparagus, lettuce, and artichokes – all of which shut down your garbage disposal. Even leafy greens like spinach, cilantro and other lettuce or herbs can wrap around the garbage disposal blades.

Garbage Disposal Repairs & Installation

Difficulty with you garbage disposal? You’ve come to the right place – Tucker Plumbing offers repairs from a Certified Master Plumber to get your garbage disposal back and operating in no time.

There are a few of reasons why your garbage disposal might not be working. Here’s some signs to clue you in and indicate you garbage disposal may need to the attention from a Master Plumber:

• Your garbage disposal won’t turn on when you flip the switch
• There is a bad odor or your garbage disposal is malfunctioning

The most important thing to remember is that no matter what the problem, it can be dangerous to stick your hands down into your garbage disposal due to all the blades and component that make up the garbage disposal.

If you are looking to install a new garbage disposal, Tucker Plumbing’s set of Certified Master Plumbers are here to assist. It doesn’t matter whether you have already bought a new garbage disposal or need one of our Master Plumbers to find you the best one to suit your kitchen and needs, we have you covered.

All of our garbage disposal repair plumbers know what to do when your unit has broken down or what is needed to install a new one. Give us a call today and we’ll have your plumbing services up as good as new!

281-469-5354

Coming Soon!

It’s More than Just a Plunger

Oh the infamous Lavory, the Loo, the John, Porcelain Thrown and the many references to call the frequent pit stop of plumbing. The Toilet is one of the most used plumbing components in a household on a day-to-day regular basis and and usually one of the most under appreciated aspects of your house that seems to gain the most neglect.

You run out of toilet paper, what do you do – you replace it, simply because going without the silky smooth addition to the potty would make for a stinky caveman experience. Cleaning and maintaining your toilet is a whole different story – no one, we repeat, no one likes to do this and we get that, that’s why Tucker Plumbing prides itself on being the Super Hero of the John. No doo-ty (or job) is too big or too small for us to grasp a hold of and take action!

If you have one of those pesky toilets that always seems to clog, run, or lack flushing power (or maybe your toddler thought it would be fun to see what they could attempt to flush down the commode) – our team of Certified Master Plumbers can handle any repair, replacement, or install.

What’s more aggravating than a toilet that won’t flush? Water abruptly starts to rise in the bowl and begins spilling onto the floor as panic sets in. If a toilet requires plunging on a regular basis, there is probably a hidden obstruction causing all the annoyance. It could even be a symptom of a bigger problem farther down the sewer line – no fret though, we have you covered there.

If you hear water running in your toilet tank for extended periods after a flush, then your toilet is leaking, which also could lead to an increase in your water bill causing an even bigger headache. What this simply means is the toilet is dumping water and wasting 200+ gallons of water daily. The problem could be a corroded pipe, a flush assembly, or even a worn out flapper. Stop jiggling the handle or manipulating the thing-a-ma-jig and wasting away those water dollars to call Tucker Plumbing: 281-469-5354

Did you know most older toilets (pre-1994) use 3.5 gallons per flush? Yikes – talking about wasting water! Newer model toilets use only 1.6 gallons per flush and still provide the same flushing force of those older models. One of our Master Plumbers at Tucker Plumbing can install a new toilet that will conserve water and save you money on that water bill (cha-ching!).

Check out more details here:

• https://www.tceq.texas.gov/drinkingwater/cross-connection