Residential Plumbing Services

Bell Brothers now offers expert residential plumbing services for the Des Moines metro area. Our licensed plumbers handle all types of repairs and perform plumbing inspections to ensure good water flow throughout your home.

Dependable Plumbing Repair, Replacement, Installation and More

Whether it’s your basement, bathroom or kitchen, you can count on Bell Brothers for all of your home’s plumbing needs, including:

  • Water heater repair, replacement and installation

  • Emergency plumbing

  • Leak detection and repair

  • Garbage disposal and dishwasher service

  • Faucet repair and replacement

  • Sump pump installation and repair

  • Toilet repair and replacement

  • Bath and shower installation

  • Plumbing inspections

  • Repiping and remodeling

  • Outdoor plumbing

Don't Overlook Water Heater Energy Usage

After your furnace and air conditioner, your hot water heater is the biggest energy consumer in your home. According to the DOE, water heaters account for 14% to 18% of your monthly energy bill. Bell Brothers helps customers in the Greater Des Moines area get more performance and efficiency out of this often-overlooked energy user. To extend the life, during water heater maintenance and inspections we’ll clean the burner on gas-fired units, check and clean elements and clean water heater intake screens. And our specially trained technicians service all brands of water heaters. When it’s time for water heater replacement, we’ll find the right choice for your needs and budget. We also provide water heater installation

Another Satisfied Customer

"John was great, very professional and knowledgeable. He zeroed in on the problem we were having with our water heater and installed a new part."
- Francine W.

Bell Brothers Cooling Service Technician

Join the Comfort Club

The Bell Brothers Comfort Club offers three levels of annual maintenance service to fit your needs and budget. Explore the advantages of club membership beyond ensuring peak performance while extending the lifespan of your furnace and air conditioner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are a few common causes: A tangled chain between the flush rod and the flapper, a worn flapper, a bad fill valve, or an overflow pipe that’s at the wrong height.

Worn internal parts, like washers, gaskets and O-rings — or corrosion in the valve seat. Usually, the entire faucet doesn’t need to be replaced, just the affected part.

Yes. Modern water heaters have an inlet air screen that can become clogged, which can prevent them from functioning properly. It’s also a good practice to have the burners cleaned and the unit’s pressure safety device checked periodically.

8 to 12 years depending on a few variables, like location, design of the unit, water quality, installation quality and maintenance.

Conventional water heaters use a heat source, often a gas burner, and a thermostat to keep a tank of water at the desired temperature. If your water heater isn’t heating, the thermostat and/or the heat source is usually the culprit. Make sure the thermostat on the side of your water heater hasn’t gotten accidentally turned down before calling for help.

Iowa Locations We Serve

Bell Brothers serves customers in Des Moines and the surrounding areas of Altoona, Ankeny, Berwick, Bondurant, Clive, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.