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Plumbing Tips for West Bend Homes: Blog Questions

A quick guide to what the blog covers and when a tip is not enough.

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What topics does the Wilkes Plumbing blog cover?

The blog shares practical plumbing tips and HVAC advice for homeowners in West Bend and nearby towns: seasonal maintenance, water heater care, water quality and ways to spot small problems before they grow. The posts are written to help you understand the systems in your home, whether you plan to handle a simple task yourself or call in a professional.

Which plumbing tasks are safe to do myself, and which need a pro?

Simple tasks such as cleaning faucet aerators, replacing a furnace filter or plunging a toilet are usually fine for most homeowners. Work involving water heater installation, main water or sewer lines, gas appliances or opening walls is typically best left to a professional, since mistakes can cause leaks, water damage or safety risks. For anything beyond basic care, see our plumbing services.

What if a blog tip does not solve my plumbing problem?

If a tip does not fix the issue, or the problem keeps coming back, it is time for a closer look. Recurring clogs, for example, often point to a problem deeper in the line than a plunger can reach. Our drain cleaning service can help with that; call 262-644-7045 or reach us through the contact page.

Customer Reviews

  • Cathy Stresing

    Cathy Stresing

    4 months ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Very prompt, kind, and efficient! Highly recommended!

  • Jeff Jaworski

    Jeff Jaworski

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I built a new home and Wilkes was great from start to finish. Caroline in the office was always helpful when I had questions. Jerry went above and beyond in not only taking care of the plumbing, but also to coordinate with other contractors to make sure all of the small details were handled correctly by all. I would highly recommend. Thanks for a great experience!

  • Charlie Parchim

    Charlie Parchim

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Very friendly staff, very professional. For some reason I trusted them right after my initial phone call regarding my issues at my house, Robert showed up when me and my wife were at work I opened up my garage door and he did his thing and closed my garage when he was finished. Would highly reccomend them to anyone and definitely use them again in the future for my household needs!

  • Ken Dornacker Jr

    Ken Dornacker Jr

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Very friendly & very timely also a helpful in finding warranty that I forgot I had from a different company. No other company would do that.

  • Jamie Kirst

    Jamie Kirst

    2 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    What a fantastic company! Not only did they come out and fix our sink drain and install a water heater in a timely fashion, they just went above and beyond to help us out! We just recently moved to a new house and they were more than understanding with our needs both financially and for the house. I recommend Rob highly for any plumbing needs! Thank you again for everything

  • Dave Olson

    Dave Olson

    4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Wilkes Plumbing did an outstanding job installing 3 challenging faucets. Joe knew exactly what he was doing, was efficient, and did a very high quality job. I highly recommend using Wilkes Plumbing.

  • Jonathan Parker

    Jonathan Parker

    4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Wilkes did a great job and coordinated with the biz doing our new flooring (Ideal Custom Flooring). We had 2 plumbers out that were friendly, efficient and patient with working around all of us being in the house as well. Highly recommend but they are a very busy shop so your best bet is scheduling well in advance of your plumbing needs, excluding emergencies.

  • Jake

    Jake

    4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Had a leaky valve for washing machine, I called this morning for a appointment and Rob was available this afternoon to fix it. Thank you!

  • Diana Mcgath

    Diana Mcgath

    4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Fabulous!

  • Matthew Sepersky

    Matthew Sepersky

    5 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazingly detailed service. Our plumber was on time, worked efficiently and cleaned up after himself. Overall, could not have asked for a better experience.

  • Ellen Pawley

    Ellen Pawley

    6 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Always come to our rescue! Same day service which was peace of mind!!

  • Robert Borkowski

    Robert Borkowski

    6 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Great work fair price

  • Matthew Lemons

    Matthew Lemons

    6 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Great company. Customer service was great over the phone and tim was great on site. Some of the best work I’ve seen. Tim thank you so much

  • Michael Rossa

    Michael Rossa

    6 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    All of the above! We had a problem with no hot water all of a sudden? Had no idea but figured that the hot water heater quit. My husband just had a major surgery so he called them and you guys were awesome.!! Thankyou very much 🙂🙂👍

  • Rj Weyer

    Rj Weyer

    6 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Great family business

  • Patrick Kinney

    Patrick Kinney

    7 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    If you want a professional, then look no further.

  • Kara Fechter

    Kara Fechter

    8 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Tim couldn’t have been nicer

  • Andy Brooks

    Andy Brooks

    9 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Had problems throughout our home and their plumber had it all fixed/replaced in under 2 hours. Best experience I've had with a plumbers in a long time!

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