Trusted Home Services in Byron, MN, for Over 35 Years

Responded to emergency call for water leak affecting bathroom wall and ceiling, initially reported after AC activation. Upon investigation, identified leak source as lavatory supply lines compromised during recent remodeling work. Replaced damaged section of 1/2" copper fittings and associated connections to eliminate leak. Documented repair work with photographs showing access point through floor opening and surrounding plumbing infrastructure.

Responded to no cooling call. Upon arrival, found homeowner had recently installed Ecobee thermostat but was unsure of proper wiring connections. Inspection revealed two wires had been wire nutted together by homeowner during thermostat installation as they were uncertain of correct terminal placement. Identified proper wire connections, removed wire nuts, and correctly terminated all thermostat wiring to appropriate terminals on both the Ecobee and HVAC control board. Verified system operation and confirmed cooling function restored.

Responded to report of main line leak with paint bubbling on basement bathroom wall. Conducted thorough investigation by running all fixtures above the affected area and monitoring the water meter for movement. No plumbing leaks were detected or duplicated during testing. Despite visible moisture damage to the wall, determined that the plumbing system was not the source of the issue. Based on inspection findings, concluded the moisture problem is likely related to the HVAC system rather than the plumbing infrastructure.

Responded to dripping angle stops in upstairs hallway bathroom. Upon inspection, found loose packing nuts on both angle stops causing the leaks. Tightened both packing nuts and tested the faucet to verify no further dripping occurred.

Responded to no cool call on residential Trane air conditioning system. Upon arrival, confirmed unit would not power on. Performed diagnostic testing and identified failed furnace control board preventing system operation. Due to age of equipment (10+ years) and extent of failure, recommended complete system replacement. Customer approved replacement. Documented existing outdoor condensing unit installation and interior furnace cabinet with failed control board through service photographs prior to system changeout.

Responded to service call for cooling system issue. Performed comprehensive leak search on refrigerant system and identified leak points. Evacuated system by pulling vacuum to remove moisture and contaminants. Recharged system with proper refrigerant amount and added UV dye solution to facilitate future leak detection. Completed repairs to restore system to proper cooling operation. System tested and confirmed operational upon completion.

Responded to no cooling call on residential HVAC system. Upon arrival, confirmed system was not cooling and diagnosed complete loss of refrigerant charge, indicating active leak in system. Evacuated remaining refrigerant, recharged system to manufacturer specifications, and added UV dye solution to refrigerant circuit to facilitate future leak detection and pinpointing of leak location. System restored to operational cooling status. Advised customer that leak source requires identification and repair to prevent future refrigerant loss.

Responded to no cooling complaint on Carrier air conditioning system. Upon inspection, diagnosed system as low on refrigerant charge. Advised customer of options to either proceed with leak search and repair or consider full system replacement due to refrigerant loss.

Responded to no cooling call on Lennox air conditioning system. Upon arrival, diagnosed issue and found the warm flow switch in the incorrect position. Corrected switch position, restored cooling operation, and performed complete system maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

Responded to plumbing issue where turning off garden hose at outdoor spigot was inadvertently shutting off cold water supply to interior sink. Diagnosed lack of dedicated shut-off valve on main waterline and installed new shut-off valve to properly isolate outdoor water supply from interior plumbing fixtures, restoring independent operation of both systems.

Responded to no cooling complaint on residential air conditioning system. Upon arrival, performed diagnostic evaluation and measured refrigerant pressure at 10 PSI, indicating significant refrigerant loss. Provided repair estimate to address the low refrigerant condition and restore proper cooling operation.

Responded to drain leak in shower system. Upon arrival, found broken 1.5-inch PVC drain line beneath shower requiring immediate repair. Replaced damaged section of drain pipe and installed new elbow fitting to restore proper drainage function. Secured all connections with appropriate PVC fittings and ensured P-trap configuration remained intact for proper water seal. Tested system for leaks and verified complete repair of drainage assembly.

Responded to service call for geothermal system operating with abnormal noise. Upon inspection, discovered loop field pressure critically low at 4 psi when 50 psi is required for proper operation. Attempted to pressurize system but could only achieve 30 psi, indicating potential leak in ground loop field. System temporarily restored to functional status at reduced pressure. Follow-up visit scheduled to monitor pressure levels and determine if loop field repair is necessary.

Responded to a plumbing service call for two continuously dripping hose bibbs in a garage office area. Upon inspection, found a dual hot and cold hose bibb assembly mounted on a wooden board showing significant corrosion and constant leaking from both valves. Documented the condition of the turquoise-colored T-shaped brass fixture with photographic evidence and recommended complete replacement of the combined hot and cold water hose bibb assembly to resolve the persistent dripping issue.

Responded to callback for master bathroom toilet that continued running after previous day's repair. Upon inspection, identified warped flapper valve causing slow water leak into bowl. Removed defective flapper and installed new replacement unit. Performed dye test to verify complete seal and confirm no additional leaks present. Toilet now functioning properly with no water waste.

Responded to service call for master toilet that was running continuously and making periodic noise. Upon inspection, discovered the water supply tube had disconnected from the fill valve assembly and fallen into the flush valve housing, causing a siphoning effect that drained water from the tank and triggered constant refilling. Repositioned the supply tube back into its proper connection point on the fill valve, secured all components, and tested the toilet to verify proper operation and confirm the issue was fully resolved.

Arrived on-site within scheduled 12-4 window to install defrost sensor under warranty coverage and address communication fault notice from Lennox. Performed leak repair on outdoor unit, identified and repaired initial leak, then detected secondary leak requiring additional repair. System placed under pressure test to verify integrity of all repairs and proper operation of newly installed defrost sensor.

Completed bonding installation for CSST gas piping system to meet electrical code requirements. Installed 10 feet of bare #6 copper ground wire from the electrical panel to the gas line entry point, establishing proper bonding connection at the gas meter location. All work performed in accordance with NEC standards for corrugated stainless steel tubing gas line bonding requirements.

Responded to upstairs hallway bathroom tub drain leak caused by disassembled spring-loaded drain cover. Reinstalled drain assembly with new rubber gasket underneath and fresh bead of plumber's putty applied to backside of drain cover, securing it properly into the floor of the drain assembly. Performed leak test by filling tub completely and draining, confirming successful repair with no water leakage detected.

Responded to service call for toilet experiencing continuous running and ghost flushing. Upon inspection, discovered the refill tube was incorrectly routed into the flush valve instead of the overflow tube, causing a siphoning effect that repeatedly triggered the fill valve. Corrected the supply tube installation by properly positioning it into the overflow tube, eliminating the ghost flushing issue and restoring normal toilet operation.