Hicks Plumbing & Heating LLC FAQs

Usually, a dripping faucet is the result of an internal component that needs repairs or replacement. This is an inexpensive and simple fix that can save you tons of money over time. Call us today if you need plumbing repairs or a water heater replacement. 

Leaky toilets can add hundreds of dollars every year to your water bill. A toilet that runs non-stop indicates that some part of the mechanism is faulty. If you are in need of plumbing repairs or a water heater replacement, call us today. 

Almost all biodegradable food waste can be put into garbage disposals. However, high-fiber content foods and non-food materials should never be run through a disposer. Call us today if you need any plumbing services like repairing pipes, fixing leaky faucets, or doing a water heater replacement. 

• Bones
• Coffee grounds
• Corn husks
• Eggshells
• Oatmeal
• Onion skins
• Nuts
• Pasta
• Pits
• Potato Peels
• Pumpkin
• Shells

These items can damage your garbage disposal and plumbing system. Call us today if you have any questions. We can help with different plumbing services including garbage disposal repairs and water heater replacements. 

It depends on many different factors such as water quality, amount of use, manufacturer. Typically 8-12 years. After that, consider calling us to perform a water heater replacement. 

Each manufacturer has a different warranty. When we meet, we will discuss the best option for your home or business.

Our recommendation is 120 degrees. Anything higher than that temperature could become dangerous for small children or elderly people.

It could be because of your water heater. The first thing we do is look at your water heating needs. Then we look to see if the water heater is working properly and delivering the water that it’s supposed to. If it is, it may just not be sized properly.

If the water heater is physically located a long distance away from the faucet, it’s going to take a long time to get there. There are solutions to this problem. It would probably save you money, in the long run, to install a recirculation system to keep hot water at the faucet.

An electric water heater will influence your electric bill, especially older units.  We offer high energy-efficient water heaters that will reduce your electric bill. Gas water heaters affect your electric bill at a minimum level.  You will have a gas bill.  We offer high-energy efficient gas water heaters. 

City-supplied water is impacted by the street pressure that’s being provided. If you have a well, it may not have much water, or you could have old or clogged pipes. Consider a booster pump or replacement of the pipe to remove the clogs.

A few signs that it’s time to replace your toilet include:

• Continuous clogs
• Multiple flushes after each use
• Age (toilets 10 years or older aren’t energy efficient)
• Ongoing leaks