Lennyd’s Plumbing & Drain

02/07/2022

Believe it or not, when water heaters get really old they can and sometimes will EXPLODE!
If you think your water heater is getting bad, pick up the phone and give us a call at 563-391-3300, and schedule a home visit from one of our diagnostic professionals!

02/07/2022

How do you know if Your Water Heater is About to BURST?
Both tank and tankless water heaters tend to fail eventually due to usage strain, damage, or normal wear and tear.

In fact, even with proper annual maintenance, a typical water heater lasts anywhere from 8 to 10 years. Fortunately, a failing hot water heater will typically show signs of failure. Some of the common water heater failure signs include:
#1- The Units Age
#2-Rusty, Brown Hot Water
#3-Strange Noises
#4-Water around the Water Heater

If you recognize any of the symptoms in this list and are dealing with them in your home, then pick up the phone and give one of our experts a call at 563-391-3300.

Water heater installation is one of our specialties!

Proudly serving Iowa and Illinois !

02/03/2022

Whenever winter weather drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, your indoor and outdoor pipes are at risk of freezing. While it is possible for pipes to freeze and thaw without causing any problems, water freezing within a pipe expands, raises the pressure inside of the pipe and may cause a burst pipe. Take a quick look and see how we fixed this problem for one of our clients here in Davenport, IA.

02/03/2022

Welcome to the AWESOME month of February!

01/28/2022

10 Silent Signs Your House has a Major Plumbing Problem
#1-Discolored Pipes
#2-Sewer Odor
#3-Weak Water Flow in Multiple Locations
#4-Slow Drain
#5-No Water in Winter
#6-Spiking Water Bills
#7-Bubbling Ceiling or Wall Paint
#8-Green Patch in the Yard
#9-Wobbly Toilet
#10-Shocking Water Color
If you have ANY of these issues going on in your home, take the FIRST STEP and give us a call.
(563)391-3300

Proudly serving Iowa and Illinois !

01/27/2022

Water Heater issues we saw this week:
#1 -a faulty temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve.
improper water pressure.
#2 -overheating.
#3- a stuck valve.
#4- a leak from a nearby plumbing connection.
#5-loose heating element bolts.
#6- a bad gasket.
#7-a leaking water tank.

We see it all if you have water heater problems give us a call
563-391-3300

Proudly serving Iowa and Illinois !

01/27/2022

The best value in plumbing and drain cleaning!

01/25/2022

Frozen pipes come out of NOWHERE and can RUIN everything!
If you have frozen pipes, in your home pick up that phone !
563-391-3300

01/25/2022

FIVE WAYS TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES:
#1 Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.

#2 Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.

#3 When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.

#4 Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.

#5 If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

01/24/2022

Misconception: Ice expansion causes a pipe to burst.

Many believe that frozen pipes burst because of ice expanding in place. Instead, it has to do with pressure. When water freezes within the pipe, the water molecules expand, forming a blockage of ice which prevents unfrozen water from passing through. The pipe areas upstream of the blockage aren't typically in danger of bursting because the pressure isn't great enough. In this case, the water isn't blocked, and can always retreat back to its source. Rather, the resulting pressure from unfrozen water between the ice and closed faucet is the primary cause of ruptures in frozen pipes.