Emergency Plumbing Repair & Install Services

At Snell Heating & Air, we offer more than just quality HVAC services. We are experts in all your plumbing repair needs from broken water heaters, clogged drains, to gas leaks and more. Our team of licensed plumbers provides emergency plumbing repair and installation services to homes in areas of Virginia such as Alexandria, Centreville, Reston, and Arlington. Give us a call at (703) 543-9649 or book an appointment online to receive assistance.

Water Heater Repair & Replacement Services

Water heaters can be dangerous to inexperienced homeowners. Our team provides dependable plumbing and water heater repair, installation, or replacement services to residents in Virginia.

Trying to diagnose a water heater problem is never simple. There are various reasons why parts start to go bad or break. One major sign to look for is noises coming from your water heater. Here is

a list of sounds you may hear and what they could mean:

Popping Sounds

This is the most common noise you will hear. When this occurs, it typically means your water heater has excess mineral deposits and sediment collecting at the bottom. This is the most problematic when there is hard water in the home. Mineral deposits (mainly lime and calcium), sand, and any debris that might travel through the water supply can stick to the bottom of your water heater.

Screeching Noises

This noise indicates a restriction in water flow. The most likely cause is the inlet control valve on the water heater. A partially closed valve will prevent water from flowing through the pipes.

Crackling Sounds

If you have a gas-powered water heater, it’s possible there’s condensation on the burner. Although the noise may be annoying, it is not a sign of anything wrong with your water heater. No action is required, here.

Sizzling Noises

When there is a leak in your water heater, this could cause a sizzling noise. This plumbing repair issue is caused by water dripping into the burner of the water heater. Much like when your coffee drips onto the heating element of a coffee maker.

Gas Line Repair & Replacement Services

Gas lines that are leaking can affect more than just one appliance in the home. If a leak occurs, this could affect your water heater, your stove, your dryer, your fireplace, and much more! Our professionals work non-stop to provide the best quality gas line and emergency plumbing repair or installation services.

A moderate to severe gas line leak can be deadly if it goes undetected. To protect the health of you and your family, we have outlined various signs you may notice around your home if you have a gas leak. In addition, we have developed a list of the most common symptoms of gas poisoning.

External Signs

• A hissing or whistling sound near a gas line
• A white cloud or dust cloud near a gas line
• Bubbles in water
• A damaged gas pipe
• Dead houseplants
• The smell of sulfur or rotten eggs

Symptoms of Gas Poisoning

• Breathing difficulties
• Dizziness
• Flu-like symptoms
• Nausea
• Irritation to eyes and throat
• Nosebleeds
• Pains in the chest
• Reduced appetite

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, immediately evacuate your house and call a licensed plumber at Snell Heating & Air Conditioning to receive assistance with a gas leak. We provide emergency plumbing installation and repair services to residents in Virginia.

Faucet & Sink Installation & Repair

Don’t put off repairs or replacements of your faucet, sink, or fixtures any longer! Our team of plumbers is working non-stop to provide you with excellent plumbing repair services to avoid any overdue problems in the home.

Need Help? Our Team Of Plumbers in Arlington, VA & Other Areas Will Help You Resolve Your Plumbing Issue

If you are looking for a change in your faucet style, there are many finishes to consider. We are ready and able to install any of your home improvements! Here are some finish styles to look at when deciding on a new look:

Drain Cleaning Services

All of the drains in your home are connected through a complicated plumbing system. When one area is clogged, whether it be with grease, hair, or tree roots, your whole home can be affected.

Thankfully, our fully licensed and certified plumbers can use modern, state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and quickly remove the unwanted debris that is clogging up your plumbing system. If it is a more serious and urgent situation, our team of plumbers in Centreville, VA and other areas also offer emergency plumbing repairs to help you get back to life as normal as quickly as possible.

Items To Never Put Down Your Drain

Flushable Kitty Litter

Although it does say “flushable”, the use of that word is extremely inaccurate when it comes to your plumbing system. Even flushable kitty litter has been proven to clog drains and cause huge problems in septic systems.

Egg Shells

Eggshells themselves may seem harmless, but when you send them down the drain, the garbage disposal grinds them up into small bits and then they get stuck in grease and fat, and other oily substances to create a thick mess that can easily clog your pipes.

Grease, Fats, and Oils

These three substances are combined because they seem to be the trifecta of emergency kitchen plumbing problems. These substances account for over 47% of all sewer overflows that happen in the US each year. Although cooking with these three are the most common in the kitchen, they create small globs that coat your pipes. This issue may cause a small to large drain clog.

Cotton Balls and Paper Towels

Just because paper towels and cotton balls are biodegradable doesn’t mean they’ll dissolve instantly. They’re designed to be absorbent, which actually makes them the perfect culprit to clog pipes.

Household Fluids

Household fluids include things such as household cleaners and car fluids. While these don’t necessarily cause clogs in your pipes, these chemicals can be harmful when they are mixed into the water supply. If you’re washing them down the drain, they will make it into the water

Paint

It may be last on our list, but this is one of the most serious issues we could address. Washing paint down the drain is a major problem. In fact, most localities have rules and regulations about the disposal of paints — both water- and oil-based ones. The issue isn’t so much with the condition of your pipes themselves. The big issue is the number of toxins and chemicals from the paint that can end up in the water supply.

Sewer Line Services

At Snell, we want to keep things in line for you. Our certified experts are here to help you during a time of unwanted mess. Repiping and replacing corroded galvanized pipes, recalled polybutylene piping, or other defective piping systems can significantly improve your home’s water supply.

Give our team a call by phone at (703) 543-9649 to receive assistance with a sewer line repair project. Snell Heating & Air Conditioning provides emergency plumbing repair and installation services to homes in Virginia.

Severe Pipe Damage

When sewer pipes are broken or ruptured, the sewage won’t be able to properly drain through the system—leading to immediate and frequent sewer backups. Common causes of sewer pipe damage include:

• Sewer pipe rupture due to shifting soil, settling, increased traffic on the ground above, or use of heavy construction equipment above ground.
• Corrosion of an older pipe, causes the pipe to break or collapse.
• Leaking joints where the seals between sections of pipe have broken, allowing water and sewage to escape.

A Sagging Sewer Line

Although this is completely out of the homeowner’s control, sagging sewer lines happen over time. The low spot in the line will begin to collect paper and waste—resulting in repeat blockages.

Tree Roots

Older sewer lines were sometimes constructed out of clay or other porous materials. In addition, the connections between the pipe sections weren’t as tight as today’s PVC pipes. As tree and shrub roots grow, they search for sources of water. If tree roots start to attach to your sewer pipes, they will grow into the pipes and cause plumbing repair issues such as blockages and clogged drains. As the roots expand over time, it can cause the line to break.

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Well Pumps Repair & Installation

A water well pump is a pump that is used in extracting water from a water well. Well pump problems surface, and the solution is either a well pump repair or a new well pump installation. No two well pump problems are ever the same. The right team, parts, and workmanship can provide the solution your home or business needs. Well pumps are always out of sight and out of mind until a unit stops working properly.

Emergency Plumbing Repair Services Near You in Virginia

Snell Heating & Air Conditioning provides dependable emergency plumbing repair, tune-up, replacement, and installation services to homes in Virginia. We provide emergency services to homeowners in areas such as Reston, Arlington, Alexandria, and Centreville. Give our team of plumbers a call by phone at (703) 543-9649 or schedule an appointment online to receive assistance.