Kitchen-Bathroom Repair or Replacement

A precision tune-up from Gary’s Plumbing and Heating. We balance your flow to save your fixtures and your sanity. If pressure is too low, you get a weak flow. When pressure is high, there’s banging sounds, increased water bills, shortening of appliances life and risk of burst pipes. Yikes!

From pressure-reducing valves to high-efficiency pumps, we bring the "just right" back to your home.

Stop settling for a wimpy shower. Call Gary’s today for a pressure check 

Don't panic—Gary’s Plumbing and Heating is here to save the day! We’ll banish the scale with professional-grade softeners and high-tech filtration. 

Say goodbye to buildup and hello to crystal-clear water. Let’s get your pipes flowing perfectly again!

A smelly drain is usually caused by one of three things: built-up organic matter (food, grease, hair, or soap), a dry P-trap that is no longer blocking sewer gases, or a deeper clog starting to decompose in the line.

For mild odors, try flushing the drain with warm water, followed by a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar, then rinse with warm water again. Running water into a seldom-used drain (like a guest bathroom sink) can also refill a dry P-trap and stop sewer gas odors.

If the smell is coming from a garbage disposal, try running lemon juice and ice through it. The ice helps scrub the grinding components while the lemon juice cuts through odor-causing buildup. For a more thorough clean, Total C is a citrus-scented drain treatment that tackles buildup and leaves drains smelling fresh. It is available for purchase, so ask us about it at your next service visit.

If the smell returns quickly or affects multiple drains, it may point to a deeper issue like a partial clog or a venting problem that needs a professional inspection.

Chemical drain cleaners are not recommended. While they may clear a clog temporarily, the caustic chemicals can corrode pipes over time, especially older metal or PVC lines, and they are harmful to septic systems. They also do not actually remove the clog. They dissolve just enough of it to let water pass, which means the buildup continues underneath.

A better approach is a drain snake or hydro jetting, which physically removes the blockage. For recurring clogs, a camera inspection can identify the root cause so it gets solved once and stays solved.

If you live in Ferndale and your fixtures are corroding, clogging, or building up white or yellowish mineral deposits faster than expected, hard water is almost certainly the cause.

Ferndale's municipal water supply is known for higher mineral content, particularly calcium and magnesium. When hard water moves through your plumbing system and fixtures, it leaves mineral deposits behind. Over time, this buildup:

• Clogs aerators and showerheads
• Reduces water flow and pressure
• Shortens the life of appliances like water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines
• Leaves scale inside pipes

The most effective long-term solution is a whole-home water softener or a water treatment system. These remove the minerals before they reach your fixtures and appliances, protecting your investment and improving water quality throughout the house. If you are seeing rapid fixture wear in Ferndale, it is worth having your water tested to understand exactly what you are dealing with.

A plumbing inspection protects both buyers and sellers and can prevent a deal from falling apart over an unexpected repair.

For buyers: A plumbing inspection reveals problems that a general home inspection may miss, including aging pipes, slow leaks behind walls, corroded water heaters, low water pressure, faulty shut-off valves, and drain or sewer line issues. Knowing about these before closing gives you negotiating power and prevents surprise repair bills after move-in.

For sellers: Getting a pre-listing plumbing inspection lets you identify and address issues on your timeline, before they become a buyer's leverage point or a deal-breaker. Coming to the table with a clean inspection report builds buyer confidence and can support your asking price.

Plumbing problems, especially sewer line issues, can run into thousands of dollars. A pre-sale inspection typically costs a fraction of that and gives everyone involved a clearer picture of the home's true condition.

A dripping faucet is usually caused by worn washers, O-rings, or cartridges. Over time, mineral buildup makes the problem worse and can waste thousands of gallons of water yearly, raising your bill. Our expert technicians quickly diagnose the issue and repair or replace the faucet the same day in most cases. We use high-quality parts that last. If your faucet is old, we can recommend and install a new, water-efficient model. Don’t let a small drip turn into a big problem—call Gary’s Plumbing and Heating today for fast, reliable service.