How do I know if my sewer line is the problem?
If several drains slow down together, or water comes up in a low drain when you flush, the main line is the likeliest cause. A camera inspection shows the pipe from the cleanout out to the street.
Plumbers in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor homeowners, condo owners and landlords can phone Plumbers of Michigan about leaks, stubborn drains, cold heaters and fixtures that have worn out.
In Ann Arbor the median home was built in 1971. Census figures put about 64 percent before 1980 and about 31 percent before 1960.
Older and newer homes in Ann Arbor
In an older house, ask about the supply lines if taps run weak or leaks keep coming back. Whether they are original depends on what earlier owners replaced. Repiping can address one area or the whole house.
In a newer one, the early jobs are small. Think of a shower cartridge, a loose toilet or a weeping supply hose. Fixture repair covers them.
Hot water in a cold climate
January lows in Ann Arbor average about 18°F, so incoming water is cold for much of the year. That makes a tankless unit work harder, and the tankless flow calculator shows how much.
If you would rather stay with a tank, the water heater size calculator suggests a size for your household.
Freezing nights in Ann Arbor
About 134 nights a year dipped to 32°F or lower in Ann Arbor between 2015 and 2024. Garage pipes, crawl-space lines and spigots are exposed, and a split needs emergency plumbing.
Frequently asked questions
Get a plumbing quote by phone
Describe what you see, add the age of the house, and we will quote it for free.
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