Drain cleaning, water heaters, tankless units, septic systems, sewer lines, gas lines, boilers, mini splits, repairs and 24-hour emergency service across the Albuquerque metro and the East Mountains.
Wright Flow Plumbing and Heating handles the water side and the heat side of a building. Drain cleaning, water heaters, tankless units, general repairs, septic systems and sewer lines cover the plumbing side. Boilers, furnaces, radiant heat, ductless mini splits and gas piping cover the heating and gas side. Residential and commercial both, with 24-hour emergency service and a free estimate at (505) 306-8285.
Drain Cleaning
Drain snaking for slow sinks, tubs, toilets and main lines
We clear clogged sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, floor drains and main sewer lines with drain snakes and cabling machines. When the same drain keeps backing up, we find out why and tell you what the pipe needs.
Snaking and cabling of kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs and showers
Toilets that back up, including pulling the toilet when the clog sits past the trap
Main sewer line clearing from an outside cleanout
Floor drains in garages, laundry rooms and commercial kitchens
Repeat clogs traced to roots, grease, scale or a low spot in the line
Drain line maintenance on a set schedule for rentals and older homes
New septic systems, repairs and the NMED permit work
We install new septic systems on new homes and empty lots, and we replace systems that have failed. We also repair tanks, lines, baffles, risers and leach fields, and we handle the NMED permit with you.
New septic system installation for new homes and empty lots
Full replacement of a septic system that has failed
Septic tank installation sized to the number of bedrooms
Leach field and drainfield installation and repair
Septic tank repair for cracked lines, crushed pipe and failed baffles
Risers and lids set at grade so the tank opens easily
Septic tank, line and leach field repair and replacement
We repair and replace septic tanks, baffles, lines, distribution boxes and leach fields on existing systems. When a job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with you.
Septic tank repair for broken baffles, sanitary tees, lids and cracked inlet or outlet lines
Minor structural corrections to a septic tank or distribution box
Septic line repair from the tank to the distribution box and out to the field
Drain field repair for crushed pipe and root damage in the trenches
Leach field replacement and septic tank replacement when the old parts have failed
Full septic system replacement, including effluent filters and access risers
We repair gas, electric and tankless water heaters for homes, rentals and small commercial buildings. No hot water, leaks, pilot and igniter faults, elements, thermostats and sediment.
No hot water and not enough hot water on gas and electric tanks
Pilot assemblies, thermocouples, igniters and gas control valves
Heating elements, thermostats and high limit resets on electric units
Leaks at fittings, flex connectors, drain valves and T and P valves
Sediment flushes and maintenance on tank water heaters
Tankless repairs, including ignition faults, error codes and descaling
We install and replace tankless water heaters in houses, rentals and small commercial buildings. Sizing, the gas line, the vent and the descaling schedule are part of the job.
New tankless water heater installation in houses, rentals and small commercial buildings
Tankless replacement when an old tank or an old on demand unit gives out
Sizing by flow rate and by how cold the incoming water runs in winter
Gas line sizing and new gas piping so the unit gets the fuel it needs
Venting for condensing and non-condensing units, plus the condensate drain
Natural gas and propane units, including propane homes in the East Mountains
We repair natural gas and propane tankless water heaters in houses, rentals and small commercial buildings. No ignition, flame loss, error codes, low flow, scale and freeze damage.
No hot water and no-ignition repairs on natural gas and propane units
Flame rod, igniter and gas valve checks when the flame drops out
Error codes read against the maker's checklist for your model
Low flow and hot-cold swings, including inlet water filter cleaning
Descaling flushes and scale cleanup on temperature sensors
Vent and combustion air checks, plus the condensate line on condensing units
We flush tanks, check anode rods, test T and P valves and descale tankless units. Landlords and property managers can set up a maintenance plan built around their properties.
Drain and flush of gas and electric tanks to clear sediment
Anode rod inspection, and anode rod replacement when the rod is spent
Temperature and pressure (T and P) relief valve test
Thermal expansion tank check on closed water systems
Burner, pilot and vent check on gas units
Element and thermostat check on electric units, with the temperature set where you want it
Whole-house softeners for hard water, installed and repaired
We install and repair whole-house salt-based water softeners, including the brine tank and the control head. Where the water carries sediment, we add a sediment pre-filter ahead of the softener.
Whole-house salt-based water softener installation on city water or a private well
Main line cut-in with a bypass valve, with outside faucets left on unsoftened water where possible
Sediment pre-filters installed ahead of the softener
Drain line to an approved drain, with an air gap where code calls for one
Water pressure check with a gauge before the install
Control head setup for your hardness, then a full first regeneration
Water line repair and replacement for the yard line that runs from the meter or the well to your house. We find the leak, then fix the bad section or replace the whole run.
Yard line leak repair between the water meter and the house
Leak locating with meter checks, a pressure gauge and the wet ground in the yard
Section repairs on galvanized, copper, PEX and poly water lines
Full water line replacement from the meter box or the well house, trenched and backfilled
Replacement of old galvanized and polybutylene water service lines
A new shutoff valve and riser where the line comes up into the house
24 hour emergency plumbing for homes and commercial buildings
Burst pipe, sewer backup or no hot water in the cold. We take emergency plumbing calls 24 hours a day across the Albuquerque metro and the East Mountains.
Frozen pipe repair and burst pipe repair for homes, rentals, manufactured homes and small commercial buildings. We find the frozen section, thaw it safely and replace the pipe or hose bib that split.
Finding the frozen section in outside walls, crawl spaces, garages and where the water line enters the house
Thawing frozen pipes with steady, gentle heat while a faucet stays open
Burst pipe repair: cutting out the split section of copper, PEX or galvanized pipe and joining in new pipe
Split hose bibs and the pipe behind them, including frost-free hose bibs that froze with a hose left on
Frozen lines in unheated casitas, outbuildings and the run out to a well house
Freeze splits inside a wall or ceiling, found where the water shows and repaired
Leaks, pipes, valves and fixtures across the Albuquerque metro
Plumbing repair for leaks, slab leaks, pipe repair, toilets, faucets, shower valves and garbage disposals. We work homes and small commercial buildings from Edgewood across the Albuquerque metro.
Leak detection by symptom, meter test and shutting down one fixture at a time
Water leak repair under sinks, inside walls and in ceilings
Slab leak repair, including rerouting the line above the slab
Pipe repair, water line repair and repiping of galvanized and polybutylene supply lines
Frozen and burst pipe repair, hose bibs and main shutoff valves
Shower valve replacement and shower repair for drips and stuck handles
Water leak detection for hidden leaks inside walls, ceilings and floors, found with meter checks and pressure testing. We open the wall only where the evidence points, then repair or reroute the pipe.
Meter checks with every fixture off, using the meter's leak indicator and a two-hour test
Main shutoff test to tell a yard line leak from a leak inside the house
Toilets, the water heater, hose bibs and the softener checked before any wall is opened
Fixtures and branch lines shut down one at a time until the meter stops
Pressure testing a closed section of pipe with a gauge
Openings in the wall or ceiling only where the evidence points
Slab leak repair for water lines that leak under a concrete floor. We test the lines to find the leak, then repair it through the slab or reroute it above.
Water meter checks with every tap and appliance off, to confirm a leak is running
Hot and cold sides tested apart at the water heater's cold supply valve
Pressure testing with a gauge on each suspect line
Spot repairs: open the slab, replace the bad section and patch the concrete
Reroutes that cap the old line and run new pipe through the walls or attic
Insulated pipe where a reroute passes through an attic or an outside wall
Running toilets, leaks at the base and toilet replacement
Toilet repair for running toilets, leaks at the base, loose toilets and cracked tanks. We also handle toilet replacement and new toilet installation in homes, rentals, manufactured homes and small commercial restrooms.
Running toilet repair: flappers, fill valves, floats and chains
Weak flushes and double flushes traced to the flapper or the water level
Rocking toilets and leaks at the base reset on a new wax ring and closet bolts
Closet flange repair and replacement when the old flange has rusted or broken
Leaks at the supply line, the tank bolts or the shutoff valve (angle stop)
Cracked tank and bowl replacement, usually with a new toilet
Faucet repair and faucet replacement for kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers and outdoor hose bibs. We also replace worn supply lines and angle stops in homes, rentals and small commercial buildings.
Leaky and dripping faucet repair: washers, gaskets, cartridges and O-rings
Single-handle faucets that drip or will not shut off all the way
Kitchen faucet replacement with new braided supply lines and angle stops as needed
Bathroom faucet replacement, including widespread faucets and pop-up drains
Faucet installation on a new bathroom vanity, including the P-trap
Tub and shower faucet repair: cartridges, trim plates, handles and shower valves
Shower valve repair and replacement for a tub or shower that drips when shut off or will not get hot. We replace cartridges, stems, diverters and whole valves in homes, rentals, manufactured homes and small commercial buildings.
Shower cartridge replacement for drips and handles that spin, stick or will not shut off
Stem, washer and seat repair on older two- and three-handle tub and shower valves
Whole valve replacement when the body is corroded or its parts are no longer made
Diverter repair, at the tub spout or the valve, when water will not reach the showerhead
Pressure-balance and thermostatic anti-scald valves in place of old multi-handle valves
Limit stop adjustment when a shower runs too hot or never gets hot enough
We repair and service residential boilers, radiant floor heating and hydronic baseboard heat. Call when the heat quits, a zone stays cold or the boiler leaks.
No heat calls on residential boilers
Pilot, ignition and burner control problems
Circulator pumps, zone valves and thermostats that stopped calling for heat
Expansion tanks, low pressure and relief valves that drip
Leaks at the boiler, the fittings and the piping around it
Air in the lines and baseboards that stay cold at one end
A new boiler sized for your house and the altitude
We install new and replacement boilers for homes and rentals on hot water baseboard and radiant floor heat. Each boiler is sized for the house and the altitude, then piped into your zones.
Boiler replacement for cracked sections, leaking heat exchangers and boilers past the point of parts
New boiler sizing from the heat loss of the house, room by room and zone by zone
Setup for elevation, following the maker's high altitude instructions
Condensing boilers vented in plastic pipe, standard boilers vented to the chimney or a metal flue
Combination boilers that heat the house and make your hot water
Gas connections, line sizing and pressure tests on natural gas and propane
Furnace and heater repair for gas furnaces, wall heaters and floor furnaces that will not light or stay lit. We are based in Edgewood and work Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales and the East Mountains.
No heat calls on gas forced air furnaces, wall furnaces and floor furnaces
Gas wall heaters with a pilot that will not light or stay lit
Thermocouples, hot surface igniters and flame sensors
Short cycling from a dirty filter, a flame sensor or a limit switch
Blower motors, capacitors, control boards and thermostats
Gas valves and the gas supply inside the heater cabinet
Ductless heat and cooling for rooms without ductwork
Ductless mini split heat pumps installed from one room to a whole house, sized for the room and the altitude. The same system heats in winter and cools in summer, with no ductwork.
Ductless mini split installation for an addition, a casita, a garage shop or a converted attic
Single zone systems for one room and multi zone systems that run several heads off one outdoor unit
Sizing by room, checked against the equipment maker's altitude tables for the mountains and the metro
Wall mounted indoor heads, line set routing, and a pad or bracket for the outdoor unit
Condensate drains and condensate pumps so the indoor head does not drip down the wall
Scheduling with a licensed electrician for the dedicated circuit and the outdoor disconnect
Mini split repair for ductless heat pumps that stop heating, stop cooling, drip water or flash an error code. We also service units another company put in.
No heat calls in a cold snap, including iced outdoor coils and units stuck in defrost
No cooling, or room temperature air blowing from the indoor head
Water dripping from the indoor head, from a clogged condensate line or a failed condensate pump
Error codes, blinking lights, a dead remote or a wall control that stopped responding
Noisy outdoor units, worn fan motors, capacitors and control boards
Refrigerant leaks found and repaired before the system gets recharged
Get In Touch With Wright Flow Plumbing and Heating
Tell us what is going on and where the house or building is, and we will come look at it. Call (505) 306-8285 or fill out the form and we will get back to you.
