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Cothren Plumbing & Construction
For over a decade, Alex Cothren has been the trusted local contractor for Lovell homeowners, building a reputation on reliable service and quality workmanship. As a licensed and insured one-stop shop,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most important thing to do before a Lovell winter to prevent frozen pipes?
Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses before the first hard freeze around 10°F. Insulate exposed pipes in unheated crawl spaces. The arid air makes exposed metal colder, faster. A pro-tip is to know where your main shut-off valve is; if a pipe does burst, you can stop the water immediately.
Who handles the permits if I need to replace my water heater?
I handle the red tape so you don't have to. Any new water heater installation requires a permit from the Town of Lovell Building Department. As a Master Plumber, my work is filed with and inspected by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety to ensure it meets all code for your safety.
How quickly can a plumber get to my house out here?
Heading past Hyattville-Lovell Historic District on US-14A is the main route. From there, it's a direct shot into town. For most calls in Lovell proper, you can expect a truck on site within 45 to 60 minutes of dispatch, barring any road work or weather.
What causes those sudden pinhole leaks in my old basement pipes?
Galvanized steel from the mid-60s fails from the inside out. Localized corrosion eats through the pipe wall, creating a pinhole. It often happens at threaded joints where dissimilar metals meet, or where the zinc coating wore off decades ago. The leak seems sudden, but the weakening took years.
Could the flat ground near my house be causing drainage problems?
Plain terrain lacks natural slope for runoff. Around the Hyattville-Lovell Historic District, soil can become saturated during spring thaw or heavy irrigation, putting hydrostatic pressure on basement walls and sewer lines. This constant, even pressure can stress old main lines, leading to joint separation or infiltration.
Why do my Lovell home's taps sputter and have such low pressure lately?
Galvanized steel pipes installed in 1965 are now 61 years old. In Downtown Lovell, that's the lifespan. The interior of the pipe corrodes, and a layer of rust and scale builds up, which narrows the passage for water. You aren't imagining it; the flow gets weaker each year until the line fails entirely.
As a rural homeowner, what plumbing systems am I responsible for?
You're responsible for everything from the well cap to the septic tank. There's no municipal backup. Well pumps, pressure tanks, and the entire septic field are on your property. Understanding the basics of your system's maintenance schedule is key to avoiding costly surprises.
Does our hard water from the Shoshone River damage my water heater?
Yes, it accelerates scale buildup. Minerals from the river water precipitate out as rock-like deposits inside the tank and on heating elements. This insulation makes the heater work harder, raising bills, and can lead to premature failure. An annual flush is critical here to manage sediment.
