El Mirage, Arizona
Licensed Plumber in El Mirage, AZ
El Mirage is a small city with a lot of homes built at the same time, and that means a lot of the same plumbing parts wearing out at once. Alex & Bros Plumbing helps El Mirage homeowners fix it right and pay a fair price.
- Owner answers the phone
- Upfront pricing
- 24/7 emergency service
A Small City With a Big Wave of 2000s Homes
El Mirage has been around for a long time, with an original town along Grand Avenue and the railroad. But most of the homes here were built in a burst during the 2000s housing boom, when new neighborhoods filled in between Sun City, Surprise and the Agua Fria River.
That timing matters. Homes built in the same few years have water heaters, fixtures, softener loops and supply lines from the same era. Many of those water heaters have already been replaced once. Faucet cartridges and toilet fill valves have had nearly two decades of hard water. And the plastic fittings and braided supply lines under sinks and behind toilets are at an age where they can crack.
Alex & Bros Plumbing is based in Peoria, close to El Mirage. Alex handles every job himself and tells you honestly what needs to be fixed now and what can wait.
Water Heater Replacement Is a Common Call
If your El Mirage home still has the water heater it was built with, it is well past its expected life. Even the replacements installed ten years ago are starting to show signs of wear in our hot garages and hard water.
Signs your water heater is close to done:
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- Popping or rumbling noises when it heats
- Water pooling around the base
- Running out of hot water faster than you used to
- The date on the label is more than ten years back
We replace tank water heaters and install tankless units. Visit our El Mirage water heater page to learn more.
Plumbing Services in El Mirage
Water heater repair
Repair or replacement, tank or tankless.
Water softener installation
Softeners and RO systems for hard water.
Leak detection
Hidden and slab leak repair.
Drain cleaning
Clogs cleared, cause explained.
Sewer line repair
Main line backups and repairs.
Repiping
Failing plastic fittings and lines replaced.
Emergency plumbing
24/7 for urgent problems.
What Else Wears Out in 2000s Homes
Toilet internals and flappers
Running toilets are common in homes this age. Usually it is a worn flapper or fill valve, which is an easy, inexpensive fix.
Supply lines and angle stops
The small shutoff valves under sinks and toilets get stiff or start to weep. The braided lines connected to them can burst. Replacing them before they fail is cheap insurance.
Garbage disposals
Builder-grade disposals from the 2000s have usually quit by now. We replace them with a sturdier unit.
Water softeners
Many homes here were built with a softener loop. If the original softener is still there, it may be using more salt than it should or not softening at all.
Buying or Selling a Home in El Mirage?
Plumbing is one of the areas home inspectors flag most often, especially in homes built in the 2000s that are now changing hands for the second or third time. We can help on either side of a sale.
If you are buying, we can look at the water heater, supply lines, shutoffs, drains and softener and give you a straight read on what needs attention now and what can wait. If you are selling, we can fix inspection items quickly so they do not hold up closing.
Common inspection items we fix in El Mirage homes:
- Water heaters missing expansion tanks or proper relief valve drain lines
- Leaking or corroded angle stops and supply lines
- Slow drains and loose toilets
- Softeners that are bypassed or not working
- Hose bibs without backflow protection
Why El Mirage Neighbors Call Us Back
Needed a repair done on an exterior hose bib. Alex & Bros services were flawlessly executed. Great communication, timely & fair price! If you’re looking for this type of trades person for plumbing, look no further.
Jason Kowalski
I highly recommend Alex for any plumbing needs! From start to finish, he provided exceptional service. He was courteous, professional, and genuinely took the time to explain everything clearly.
Scott Bohn
Why Not Just Call the Cheapest Plumber?
Price matters, and we keep ours fair. But the cheapest quote on the phone is not always the cheapest job. Low phone quotes often turn into higher bills once someone is in your house, or the repair gets rushed and fails again.
With us, the price you agree to is the price you pay. Alex does the work himself, so there is no one cutting corners to hit a quota.
El Mirage Plumbing FAQs
Do you come to El Mirage for small jobs?
Yes. We do everything from a running toilet to a full repipe in El Mirage.
How old is the plumbing in most El Mirage homes?
Many were built in the 2000s, so a lot of original parts are now 15 to 25 years old. That is when water heaters, fixtures and plastic fittings typically start failing.
Should I replace my supply lines and shutoff valves?
If they are original, it is worth considering. A burst supply line can flood a room quickly, and replacing them is a small job.
Do you provide emergency plumbing in El Mirage?
Yes, 24/7. Visit our El Mirage emergency plumber page for tips on what to do first.
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