Frequently Asked Questions

Stop flushing money down the toilet: the home necessity you cannot live without. While it is very easy to assume that the toilet will always operate properly, you may have a toilet that is always clogging or not functioning efficiently. If so, your toilet may require repair or replacement. Any toilet that was manufactured before 1994 is wasting water, and more importantly, wasting your money. Older toilets use 3.5 gallons of water per flush. Newer low-flow toilets, which are just as powerful, are made to use only 1.6 gallons per flush, according to the EPA. This means you could save more than 16,000 gallons of water per year—and retrofitting your whole home could save you approximately $2,000 in water and waste water bills over the lifetime of the toilet. Call the Scott Plumbing and have your old or inefficient toilet replaced today!

You know your toilet is constantly running if you hear water running for an extended time after flushing. The average daily water wasted by a running toilet is up to 200 gallons. This problem may be easily solved with a simple repair like a flapper, or may require total toilet replacement. Stop the frustration of having to jiggle the handle! Call Scott Plumbing today.

If you are like most home and business owners, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the water heater until it malfunctions. Despite their constant, everyday use, water heaters generally stay maintenance-free for years—with the average water heater lasting at least 10 years. When problems arise, symptoms include: rust-colored water, rotten egg odor, low rumbling or popping noise, high-pitched whining noise, and inadequate hot water supply. If you need a new water heater, Scott Plumbing proudly stocks major brand water heaters to serve your water heating needs. We can install a water heater that provides hot water for every building size and type. Our qualified Huntsville technicians can replace your tired or leaking water heater with a new water heater, make all necessary connections, and remove your old water heater.

A sump pump is used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit, which is typically located in your home’s basement. Sump pumps send water away from a house to a place where it no longer presents a problem, and are typically installed where basement flooding is a problem. Need a sump pump installed?
Scott Plumbing can provide one that fits your needs and budget.

When you add a bathroom or laundry room to your basement, you will probably need a sewer ejector pump-up system. Because plumbing systems generally rely on gravity, ejector pumps are required where waste water is unable to flow to its destination by means of gravity (at a velocity of at least 2 feet per second). Think you need an ejector pump? Contact Scott Plumbing to find out what model is best for you and how much it would cost.

If you turn on your faucet and are surprised to only have cold water coming out, it can be due to a couple of reasons. If you have a gas-powered unit this can be due to an extinguished pilot light. A professional simply needs to relight it to restore hot water. It could also signal an issue with the system’s heating element. This is a more serious problem that a plumber needs to inspect to determine the best course of action.

Garbage disposals can encounter several issues that can cause them to suddenly stop working. Some common problems can include jams due to inappropriate items being placed down them, clogs, a loss of power due to a faulty connection, and leaks caused by a loose screw or gasket.

A burst pipe at your house or building can quickly result in hundreds of gallons of water flooding your property. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent this. In cold temperatures, make sure your pipes are insulated and keep water running at a trickle to keep water flowing through the pipes. You should also pay attention to if your water pressure decreases and if you notice any signs of a leak. Having a professional inspect your pipes regularly can help remove any minor blockages and determine if your pipes are showing signs of aging and need to be replaced.

Are you not sure if you need a plumber to replace your faucet, or if it just needs repairs? Some signs that can indicate you need a new unit installed are if it’s leaking, if there is a severe limescale buildup, or if it requires an expensive part to repair it.

While you might be able to remove some minor clogs on your own, there are some signs that can indicate you need professional drain cleaning services. These include if your drains are slowing down, if you have recurring clogs (meaning you’re not removing the entire blockage), if you have multiple drains that are clogged at once, if there is a foul odor coming from your drains, and if you see signs of flooding.

At Scott Plumbing, our plumbers recommend having your water heater professionally maintained at least once a year. During a tune-up, you can expect a technician to check the inside and outside of the unit for any cracks, defects, or signs of aging. He or she will also drain the basin to remove any sediment that’s building up and change the filters as needed. The professional will also check the hoses for any cracks.

If you’re looking to replace your current water heater, you will have to choose between an energy-efficient tankless unit and a traditional system. On-demand units can provide the following benefits:
  • Operate more energy-efficiently so they can lower your utility bills.
  • Only heat the exact amount of water that’s needed.
  • Require less maintenance than traditional systems.
  • Take up less space since they do not have a tank.
  • Produce on-demand hot water.