Plumbing is the bulk of what Wilson does in Akron. Of the over 4,000 jobs we have completed at Akron addresses, more than 2,000 were plumbing, about three of every four. That covers leaking pipes, water heaters, toilets and faucets, sump pumps, gas lines, drains and sewers, for houses and for businesses. One call gets a licensed plumber scheduled, and you get the price before work starts.
Call 330-920-0225. The call center answers 24/7, and plumbers work 7 days a week.
When to call a plumber
- A water stain spreading on a ceiling or wall, or a damp spot on the basement floor.
- No hot water, rusty hot water, or water at the base of the water heater.
- A toilet that runs, rocks or leaks at the base.
- Low water pressure at one fixture or throughout the house.
- A sump pump that runs constantly, will not start, or is more than a few years old and has never been tested.
- Your water bill jumps without a change in use, which can point to a hidden leak.
- A gas smell near the water heater, dryer or range. Leave the house first and call the gas utility from outside.
For an active leak, shut off the main water valve, usually where the water line enters the basement, then call.
What Wilson's plumbers handle
Repairs
Leaking supply lines and drain pipes, failed shutoff valves, dripping faucets, running toilets, leaking water heaters, pressure regulators and frozen or burst pipes. The plumber finds the source first, because water shows up a long way from where it gets out.
Installations
Water heaters, tank and tankless. Toilets, faucets, sinks, garbage disposals and shower valves. Sump pumps and battery backups. Water lines, gas lines for new appliances, and repiping when the old pipe is failing faster than it can be patched. See our water heater service for more.
Drains and sewers
Clogged sinks, tubs, floor drains and main lines, plus camera inspection and repair of damaged sewer lines. Our Akron drain cleaning page has the detail.
Plumbing work in Akron by the numbers
Wilson's Akron plumbing work breaks down this way: over 250 drain cleanings, more than 50 sewer jobs, and over 2,000 other plumbing jobs, which included over 500 installations and more than 250 service repairs. For comparison, heating and cooling was over 500 jobs in the city and electrical more than 250.
Most of that work, about 85 percent of all our Akron jobs, was for homeowners. The rest were for businesses and other non-residential properties. With installations outnumbering service repairs more than two to one, many Akron plumbing calls ended with something new going in. That is not always the right answer, and the plumber's job is to tell you honestly when a repair is the better buy.
For Akron-specific reading, see our articles on drinking water in Akron and Akron sump pump installation rules.
What a plumbing visit includes
The plumber asks what you are seeing, looks at the problem and the system around it, and explains what needs to be done. You get upfront pricing before any work, with options when there is more than one reasonable way to fix it. You approve the work before it begins, and the plumber cleans up and tests the repair before leaving.
Healthy Home Membership for plumbing
The Healthy Home Membership is $15 a month and includes annual plumbing maintenance with a hot water tank flush, an annual main drain camera inspection, a waived dispatch fee, 15% off repairs and 5% off fixture installation. Terms apply, with a 12-month minimum.
More Wilson services in Akron
See our plumbing services overview or go back to all Wilson services in Akron. If the problem is a boiler leak, Akron boiler repair covers it.
FAQs
Akron plumbing questions
Does Wilson do a lot of plumbing in Akron?
Yes. Plumbing is about three quarters of our Akron work: over 2,000 of the more than 4,000 jobs we have completed at Akron addresses. That includes over 250 drain cleanings, more than 50 sewer jobs, over 500 installations and more than 250 service repairs.
Do you work on commercial plumbing in Akron?
Yes, though most of our Akron work is residential. About 15 percent of our Akron jobs were at businesses and other non-residential properties. Call to describe the property and the problem and we will schedule the right plumber.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
A leak from the tank itself means replacement, since tanks cannot be patched. A failed thermostat, element, gas valve or relief valve can usually be repaired. The plumber will check the tank's age and condition and price both options for you.
What should I do if a pipe bursts?
Shut off the main water valve right away, turn off the water heater, and move belongings out of the water. Then call. The call center answers 24/7 and will get a plumber scheduled to find and repair the break.
How often should a sump pump be checked?
Test it every few months by pouring water into the pit until the float lifts and the pump runs, and before the spring thaw and heavy rain. A plumber can check the check valve, discharge line and backup system. Akron's installation rules are in our sump pump guide.
Book a plumber in Akron
Call 330-920-0225 or book online. Upfront pricing before work starts.