by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Plumbing How-To
TL;DR: How to fix low water pressure depends on where it is low: one fixture means a clogged aerator or valve; the whole house means the pressure-reducing valve (PRV), a hidden leak, or scaled pipes. Normal home pressure runs 40-60 psi, a $15 gauge on a hose bib tells...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Plumbing How-To
Plumbing emergency what to do, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: In a plumbing emergency: 1) shut the main water valve, 2) cut power/fuel to the water heater, 3) open low faucets to drain pressure, 4) move what water can ruin, 5)...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Plumbing How-To
TL;DR: Frozen pipe prevention in Utah: insulate lines in unheated spaces, disconnect hoses and use frost-free bibs, keep the house above 55°F when away, and let vulnerable faucets drip in cold snaps. Water expands ~9% when it freezes, enough to split copper and PEX...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Plumbing How-To
How to shut off water main, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: Your main shutoff is where the water line enters the house, basement or crawl space wall in most Utah County homes, garage utility wall in newer builds, or the meter...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Plumbing How-To
Why is my water bill so high, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: A high water bill usually has one of four causes: a running toilet (up to 200 gallons/day per the EPA), a hidden supply leak, irrigation running wrong, or a...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Plumbing How-To
Do I need a sump pump, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: You likely need a sump pump if your Utah County basement has ever taken water, sits in a high-water-table zone near the valley floor, or shows efflorescence (white mineral...
