Plumbing Services in Yuma, AZ

Most requested plumbing services in Yuma

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Yuma” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Yuma.

• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in YumaReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Water Softener InstallationCommon in YumaSofteners for hard-water scale and spotting.
• Slab Leak RepairCommon in YumaLocating and fixing leaks in pipes under the foundation.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Yuma homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Yuma: Extreme heat and hard water wear out tanks.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Water Softener Installation

  Why it comes up in Yuma: Colorado River water leaves heavy scale.

  Signs:

  White scale that clogs aerators and showerheads, spotty glasses, a noisy water heater

  Urgent when:

  Rarely urgent; scale builds slowly

  Before help arrives:

  Check your water hardness in the utility's water quality report

  Repair or replace:

  Hard water damaging heaters or fixtures: a softener protects them

• Slab Leak Repair

  Why it comes up in Yuma: Slab homes develop under-floor leaks as pipes age.

  Signs:

  Warm floor spots, sound of running water, a spinning meter

  Urgent when:

  Water surfacing through the floor or a large bill jump

  Before help arrives:

  Close the main shutoff if water is visible

  Repair or replace:

  One leak: spot repair. Repeated leaks: reroute the lines

Why Yuma homes need these repairs

Yuma is a desert farm and military city on the Colorado River near the California and Mexico borders, with older homes near downtown and newer subdivisions to the east. Its water comes mainly from the Colorado River, and extreme summer heat and very hard water drive water heater, softener and slab calls.

Local conditions behind Yuma plumbing problems

Median home built

1991

Built before 1980

34%

Owner-occupied

70%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local