Zoom Drain is Orange County?s preferred drain clearing and sewer main professionals. With the capability to handle even your hardest plumbing emergency, you can call on the experts with Zoom Drain to handle the work in an affordable and quick manner. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! At Zoom, our technicians are formally trained in diagnosing drain problems and performing expert drain cleaning in our state of the art training center. Cleaning drains is our specialty and each of our technicians cleans thousands every year, more than the average plumber will clean in a lifetime! Unlike many of our competitors who perform heating, air conditioning and other services, in addition to plumbing services? we specialize in drains and sewers. And while its admirable to be a ?jack of all trades, it?s best for our customers that we be a master of one: drain and sewer services.
"Good service and job well done"
Ron L on October 2024
Zoom Drain is Orange County?s preferred drain clearing and sewer main professionals. With the capability to handle even your hardest plumbing emergency, you can call on the experts with Zoom Drain to handle the work in an affordable and quick manner. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! At Zoom, our technicians are formally trained in diagnosing drain problems and performing expert drain cleaning in our state of the art training center. Cleaning drains is our specialty and each of our technicians cleans thousands every year, more than the average plumber will clean in a lifetime! Unlike many of our competitors who perform heating, air conditioning and other services, in addition to plumbing services? we specialize in drains and sewers. And while its admirable to be a ?jack of all trades, it?s best for our customers that we be a master of one: drain and sewer services.
"Good service and job well done"
Ron L on October 2024
At Pump Systems Unlimited, Inc, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"Hector is very knowledgeable and professional. He helped us fix our pump so now we can sleep easy when it rains."
Alyson C on January 2023
At Pump Systems Unlimited, Inc, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"Hector is very knowledgeable and professional. He helped us fix our pump so now we can sleep easy when it rains."
Alyson C on January 2023
Zoom Drain North Orange County is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Zoom Drain North Orange County is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Family owned and operated we take a great sense of pride in the quality of work performed and customer experience. If you are looking for a professional you can trust to do the job correctly, call or visit our website today.
"Excellent"
Adam W on April 2025
Family owned and operated we take a great sense of pride in the quality of work performed and customer experience. If you are looking for a professional you can trust to do the job correctly, call or visit our website today.
"Excellent"
Adam W on April 2025
At Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter, we are a dedicated team of professionals with over 35 years of experience who provide the best customer service and the most current technologies across Orange County! We are proud to offer a complete range of plumbing, drain and sewer services. Whether you need drain cleaning, water heater repairs, trenchless "no dig" sewer replacement, pipe leak detection or any other plumbing services, you can trust our highly trained plumbers. We know plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, that's why we have real people answering our phones and ready to help as quick as possible. We are excellent communicators and will call and text you 30 minutes prior to our arrival so feel free to go about your day.
"They showed up with short notice on a Friday Night. It was urget as our gas was turned off by the Gas Company, and we did not want to go without gas over the weekend with a sick elderly person in the home. The Technician had the problems fixed within an hour."
Kathy W on April 2023
At Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter, we are a dedicated team of professionals with over 35 years of experience who provide the best customer service and the most current technologies across Orange County! We are proud to offer a complete range of plumbing, drain and sewer services. Whether you need drain cleaning, water heater repairs, trenchless "no dig" sewer replacement, pipe leak detection or any other plumbing services, you can trust our highly trained plumbers. We know plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, that's why we have real people answering our phones and ready to help as quick as possible. We are excellent communicators and will call and text you 30 minutes prior to our arrival so feel free to go about your day.
"They showed up with short notice on a Friday Night. It was urget as our gas was turned off by the Gas Company, and we did not want to go without gas over the weekend with a sick elderly person in the home. The Technician had the problems fixed within an hour."
Kathy W on April 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"They did a great job and really went above and beyond my expectations. You won't make a mistake if you hire them for your job."
Linda B on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"They did a great job and really went above and beyond my expectations. You won't make a mistake if you hire them for your job."
Linda B on April 2025
Our company was created from our two founders’ shared vision to combine industry-leading knowledge and expertise, with a passion for service excellence, to operate as THE Water Heater Company. Our entire team is united in this quest to be the best. We continuously train, we work together to exceed expectations, and we get better every day. Our goal is to provide our community with the highest quality service and solutions — proudly working every day to earn our reputation as Your Trusted Water Heater Authority.
"Zak was great! He was very knowledgeable, on time and told us everything we needed to know."
michael l on April 2025
Our company was created from our two founders’ shared vision to combine industry-leading knowledge and expertise, with a passion for service excellence, to operate as THE Water Heater Company. Our entire team is united in this quest to be the best. We continuously train, we work together to exceed expectations, and we get better every day. Our goal is to provide our community with the highest quality service and solutions — proudly working every day to earn our reputation as Your Trusted Water Heater Authority.
"Zak was great! He was very knowledgeable, on time and told us everything we needed to know."
michael l on April 2025
At Bill Metzger Plumbing, we have been providing plumbing services for the Orange County community for over 60 years. We are dedicated to providing our community with unmatched customer service paired with more than half a century of industry expertise. We will take the time to explain your options for repair and answer any questions. We appreciate you!
"They responded as fast as they were able to get to my home. The work done was done excellently. Very polite plumber. I am happy with the work done."
marguerita n on April 2025
At Bill Metzger Plumbing, we have been providing plumbing services for the Orange County community for over 60 years. We are dedicated to providing our community with unmatched customer service paired with more than half a century of industry expertise. We will take the time to explain your options for repair and answer any questions. We appreciate you!
"They responded as fast as they were able to get to my home. The work done was done excellently. Very polite plumber. I am happy with the work done."
marguerita n on April 2025
We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, water heaters, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Great job"
Sam A on February 2025
We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, water heaters, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Great job"
Sam A on February 2025
At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night - with 24 hour emergency service. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to leaking water heaters & gas lines. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair. There's a reason they call us Mr. Call your local Mr. Rooter today.
"All good. Really good guy, too!"
Peter B on July 2024
At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night - with 24 hour emergency service. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to leaking water heaters & gas lines. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair. There's a reason they call us Mr. Call your local Mr. Rooter today.
"All good. Really good guy, too!"
Peter B on July 2024
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.