Professional Plumbing Services in Menomonie WI
With 60 years in the industry, the plumbers at Hurlburt Heating AC and Plumbing know how to provide exceptional service. Whether you are looking to fix a leaky faucet, clear a drain, install a new water heater or do a complete overhaul of your home’s plumbing system, our experts are here to help.
Serving Menomonie since 1959
We’ve been building our reputation in the area for six decades. While we’ve grown a bit since the start, we are still the same trustworthy and reliable plumbing company you’ve come to know in the Menomonie area. With 27/7 emergency service, our team of experienced technicians are ready to tackle any plumbing problem, day or night.
Hurlburt’s Plumbing Services
Our team offers services and repairs for all residential plumbing including:
- Clogged drains
- Leaks
- Burst pipes
- Frozen pipes
We service and install:
- Bathroom fixtures (faucets, sinks, toilets, tubs and showers)
- Eco-friendly toilets
- Stove, dryer and fireplace gas lines
- Garbage disposals
- Water treatment systems (water softeners, water purifiers, water filtration)
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Water heaters
- Sump pumps and backflow devices
- Garage hose bibs
- Laundry tubs and faucets
Whatever your plumbing needs are, you can trust our team of technicians to have your back.
Home Plumbing Inspections
Most homeowners opt out of regular plumbing inspections. Most of our service calls are when things go wrong. However, we urge our customers to have their homes inspected every few years so we can address any plumbing issues before they become major problems.
You can expect low-quality plumbing fixtures (faucets, fittings, etc.) to last around 10 years, while higher-quality products can last up to 80 years in your home. When we do a plumbing inspection, we’ll take a look at everything and give you an idea of what kind of shape it’s in.
Why small leaks can mean big problems
Water leaks are bad news for both the environment and your pocketbook.
Water leaks never go away on their own. In fact, they often get worse over time. While a dripping faucet might not seem like a big issue, it can waste 1-2 gallons per day. A toilet with a small leak could waste 30 gallons per day. A toilet with a medium leak could be upwards of 300 gallons. A toilet that runs continuously could waste 1,000 gallons per day. That’s a lot of water that you’re paying for! You might not even realize how high your water bill is until you finally get those pesky leaks repaired.
Should a plumber or an HVAC tech install your water heater?
As a rule, both plumbing and HVAC companies install and repair water heaters.You could choose either one. At Hurlburt, we are a combined plumbing and HVAC company. We have specially trained technicians to handle any water heater issue you might have.
Backed by experience, we can help you choose the best water heater for your home. Whether you are considering a more eco-friendly tankless design or prefer the traditional tank heaters, our team will make sure it is sized correctly to handle your hot water needs.
Preventative maintenance for plumbing systems
As a homeowner, there’s not a whole lot you need to do to keep your plumbing system in working order. We recommend you check for leaks often and have us out to expect your home periodically.
One of our most common calls is for blocked drains. While this is normally an easy fix, there are a few things you can do to keep your drains clean.
- Use a screen in the shower to catch hair
- Avoid using bar soap in sinks
- Run your water a little longer to wash down toothpaste
- Use a screen in the sink to stop food
- Don’t flush “flushable” wipes!
Water safety for Menomonie, WI
Your family depends on safe drinking water in your home. Whether you use well water or city water, we can help ensure the water in your home is up to standard.
Homes in Menomonie often suffer from hard water and rust. While both of these are safe to drink, they can cause problems for home appliances. Hard water can mean excess sediment buildup in your water heater and corrosion in your washing machine and dishwasher. Rust can stain fixtures, sinks and showers.
Both of these issues are easily corrected with the installation of a water softener.
For drinking water safety, we offer carbon filters, UV light filters and reverse osmosis systems. Whatever your concerns, we can find a solution that works for you.
Emergency plumbing repairs
Plumbing emergencies can cause significant damage to your home and it can happen fast! That’s why we offer 24/7 emergency service. While we always have a technician on call in the Menomonie area, it still takes them a few minutes to hop in the truck and get to your home.
Even though we will be there in no time, you should still know where the shutoffs are to your home and to certain appliances and fixtures. If you experience frozen or burst pipes, you should shut off your water main. All homes have a main valve that stops the flow of water. If you’re not sure where this is, you can ask us to show you the next time we are out to your home.
Sinks, toilets, water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines all have shutoff valves as well.
The shut off valve for a sink should be located in the cabinet beneath it.
The valve for the toilet is on the water line coming into it. This water line likely comes up through the floor.
The shutoff for the water heater is located on the supply pipe coming into the unit.
The shutoff for the washing machine will be behind it. It’s a good idea to find the shutoff before you need them in case of an emergency.
Again, if you have any questions, we would be happy to show you on our next call.
