Plumbing
Here at DR Heating and Plumbing we know that plumbing problems can be stressful. That is why we take great care to make you feel comfortable and confident having our plumbing professionals in your home. We service homes throughout East Idaho with all kinds of plumbing projects, and can help you with any issues that arise. Listed are some of the services we can help you with, if you don’t see what you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Preventative Maintenance
The best way to keep your sewer in good shape is to maintain it properly. We urge our clients to schedule routine cleaning and pumping of their tanks depending on the demands placed on their system. Only a fraction of homeowners care properly for their sewer system, which places many homes at risk of developing severe issues.
Piping & Re-piping
Well Pumps
Kitchen
Water Lines
Water Softeners
Backflow Prevention
Reverse Osmosis Systems
Gas Lines
Garbage Disposals
Septic Tanks
(Do not pump or install.)
Sump Pumps
Bathroom
Things to Watch Out For
First Sign of an Issue with a Drain or Septic System
You should monitor your system on a regular basis to spot early warning signs of a septic system problem.
- Gurgling toilets
- Slow draining toilets
- Bad smells
- Poop flowing over toilet
- Pooling water in the lawn
- Overly healthy lawn
Tips for a Healthy Sewer System
Don’t use garbage disposals for:
- Bones
- Celery
- Coffee grounds
- Eggshells
- Fruit pits
- Grease
- Pasta
- Potato peels
Things You Should NOT Put in a Septic Tank
- Diapers
- Feminine products
- Paper/shop towels
- Wipes of any kind
Things You Should Do for a Septic Tank
- Chemicals grow bacteria and help break down solids
- Pump (every 1-2 years) before solids flow into drain field – saves you thousands of dollars
Signs of a Leak
- Pools of water
- Wall discoloration
- Sheetrock bubbling
- Low water pressure
- Increase in your water bill
- Mold & mildew
- Foul odor
Leaks
Leaks are unpredictable and finding the issue can take hours or days to find, but even then, we cannot guarantee that the outcome has resolved the problem completely.
Clogs
There are several different types of blockages that develop in household drains. Our plumbers use a combination of tools including; snakes, hydro-jetters, and mobile video cameras, as well as acidic chemicals to destroy dirt and debris clogging your pipes. Clogs are unpredictable but we are here to help you find the resolution.
Water Heater Change Out Pricing
50 Gallon
- Drain & remove old unit
- Install new unit
- Install new supply lines
- Haul away old unit
75 Gallon
- Drain & remove old unit
- Install new unit
- Install new supply lines
- Haul away old unit
Power Vent
- Drain & remove old unit
- Install new unit
- Install new supply lines
- Haul away old unit
Tankless
- Drain & remove old unit
- Install new unit
- Install new supply lines
- Haul away old unit
*These prices are removing the unit and installing the same type of water heater
**If additional adjustments are needed to fit new unit, price will adjust accordingly
***If going from tank to tankless, price will adjust accordingly
A tankless water heater is more expensive, but it lasts longer (10-15 years) and saves up to 50% of the energy cost that a tanked water heater consumes. A tankless water heater gives you efficiency over the long term.
Things to Watch Out For
First Signs of an Issue with a Water Heater
- Signs of rust
- Leaking
- Little or no hot water
- Indication of sediment built up
- Possibly a broken heating element
- Pilot light is out (gas only)
- Noisy water tank
How We Keep Water Heaters in Good Condition
- Install a water softener
- Annual maintenance