FAQ

If you have a plumbing emergency, shut off the water supply if possible and call PlumbSmart right away. Common plumbing emergencies include burst pipes, major leaks, sewer backups, overflowing toilets, water heater leaks, and sudden loss of hot water. Acting quickly can help reduce damage to your home.

Slow drains are often caused by buildup from grease, soap, hair, food waste, roots, or debris inside the pipe. If multiple drains are backing up at the same time, it could point to a main sewer line issue. PlumbSmart can inspect the drain, clear the blockage, and recommend the best solution.

You may need sewer line repair if you notice frequent drain backups, sewer odors, gurgling toilets, wet spots in the yard, or slow drains throughout the home. PlumbSmart offers sewer line inspections and repair options for Asheville homeowners.

A water heater may stop producing hot water because of a bad heating element, pilot light issue, thermostat problem, sediment buildup, age, or a failing tank. PlumbSmart services traditional water heaters, tankless water heaters, and heat pump water heaters in Asheville, NC.

If your water heater is newer and the issue is minor, repair may be the best option. If the unit is old, leaking, rusted, inefficient, or constantly breaking down, replacement may be a better long-term investment. PlumbSmart can inspect your system and explain your repair and replacement options.

Low water pressure can be caused by clogged pipes, fixture buildup, a failing pressure reducing valve, hidden leaks, water line problems, or issues with the main supply. PlumbSmart can diagnose the cause and help restore proper water pressure in your Asheville home.

A running toilet is usually caused by a worn flapper, faulty fill valve, loose chain, or internal tank issue. While it may seem small, a running toilet can waste a lot of water and increase your utility bill. PlumbSmart provides toilet repair and replacement services.

Yes. PlumbSmart repairs leaky faucets, dripping fixtures, pipe leaks, water line problems, and under-sink plumbing issues. Fixing small leaks early can help prevent water damage, wasted water, and larger plumbing repairs later.

A video camera inspection is helpful when you have recurring clogs, sewer backups, slow drains, or suspected pipe damage. It allows PlumbSmart to look inside the line and locate roots, cracks, blockages, buildup, or damaged pipe sections without unnecessary digging.

Yes. PlumbSmart installs and repairs garbage disposals in Asheville, NC. If your disposal is jammed, leaking, humming, clogged, or not turning on, our plumbers can inspect the unit and recommend repair or replacement.