Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West Plumber You Can Actually Reach
Alex & Bros Plumbing serves homeowners throughout Sun City West. You call, Alex answers, and he comes out to fix it himself at a price you know up front.
- Licensed & insured, ROC #339088
- Family owned in nearby Peoria
- 24/7 service
Homes From the Late 1970s Through the 1990s
Sun City West was started in 1978 as the next Del Webb community after Sun City, and building continued through the 1990s. That puts most homes here somewhere between 25 and 45 years old, which is right around the time original plumbing systems start asking for attention.
Homes from this era used a mix of copper, and in some cases polybutylene, a gray plastic supply pipe that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s and is known for failing at the fittings. Copper lines under the slab can develop pinhole leaks, especially on the hot water side. Original water heaters are long gone in most houses, but the second or third ones are often due too.
We work on Sun City West homes regularly, and Alex will give you honest advice on what needs doing now and what can wait.
Polybutylene: Know If You Have It
Polybutylene pipe is usually gray, sometimes blue or black, and was stamped “PB2110”. It was used in many homes built from the late 1970s into the mid-1990s. The pipe itself breaks down over time from chemicals in treated water, and the fittings are a known weak point.
If you see gray plastic pipe coming out of the wall at your water heater or under a sink, it is worth having it looked at. Not every Sun City West home has it, but if yours does, replacing it before it leaks is much cheaper than dealing with the water damage afterward.
Our Sun City West repiping page goes into more detail on replacement options.
Services in Sun City West
Repiping
Polybutylene and failing copper replaced.
Leak detection
Slab leaks and high water bills solved.
Water heaters
Repair, replacement and tankless.
Water softeners
Softening and RO drinking water.
Drain cleaning
Slow and clogged drains cleared.
Sewer lines
Main line clogs and repairs.
Seasonal Homes Need a Little Extra Care
A lot of Sun City West homeowners split their year between Arizona and somewhere cooler. An empty house cannot tell anyone it has a leak.
We suggest shutting off the main water valve when you leave, setting the water heater to vacation mode, and asking a neighbor or house-check service to walk through now and then. When you get back, run each faucet and flush each toilet to clear stale water from the lines.
If a plumbing emergency happens while you are away and your house-watcher finds it, they can call us directly. We work 24/7 in Sun City West.
Slab Leaks and High Water Bills
Slab leaks are one of the most common calls we get in Sun City West. Most homes here have copper water lines running under the concrete slab, and after 25 to 45 years, pinholes are common, especially on hot water lines.
The first sign is often a water bill that jumps without explanation, or a warm spot on the floor. Some owners hear water running inside the walls when nothing is on. If you are away for the season, a house watcher might notice damp baseboards or a musty smell.
When we find a slab leak, we give you two options: repair the pipe at the leak by opening the floor, or reroute the line through the walls or attic and abandon the section under the slab. If there have already been a couple of leaks, rerouting or a partial repipe usually makes more sense. See our Sun City West leak detection page for more.
What a Service Call Looks Like
You call and talk to Alex. He asks what is going on, gives you an idea of when he can be there, and shows up at that time. He looks at the problem, explains it, and gives you a price. If you say yes, he does the work. If you want to think about it, that is fine too.
Sun City West Area Customers on Our Plumbing
Alex was honest and he did quality work.
Linda Howell
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
Water Softeners and Sun City West Water
Hard water shows up as white spots on shower glass and crust on faucets, but its real damage is inside water heaters and fixtures. Many Sun City West homes have an older softener or none at all. We install and repair softeners and add reverse osmosis systems for drinking water. See our Sun City West water softener page.
Sun City West Plumbing Questions
Is polybutylene pipe dangerous?
It is not a health hazard, but it has a history of failing without warning, especially at fittings. Many insurance companies are wary of it. Replacing it is the safest option.
What is the most common plumbing problem in Sun City West?
Water heater replacements and slab leaks are two of the most common calls, along with toilet and faucet repairs from hard water wear.
Can you work with my HOA or recreation center rules?
Yes. Tell us about any HOA requirements for exterior work and we will plan around them.
Do you replace water heaters in Sun City West?
Yes, both tank and tankless. See our Sun City West water heater page.
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Need a Plumber in Sun City West?
Tell us what is going on. You will hear back from Alex.
Call 480-349-5386.