Plumbing issues are never fun. These issues, such as clogged sinks and drains, can make it difficult to wash your hands, flush the toilet, or even shower. Moreover, these problems never seem to lie in the middle: they are either easy to resolve and don’t cost much, or they are difficult and can cost as much as a weekend gateway.
For this reason, it’s important to ensure you don’t have any plumbing problems when updating your kitchen or bathroom.
Here are some common plumbing problems that homeowners need to know.
Leaky Pipes
Many issues can result in leaky pipes, such as:
- Pipe joint damage
- Stubborn clogs
- Excessive water pressure
- Incorrect pipe laying
- Pipe corrosion
- Cracked seals or cracked pipes
Whatever the cause of leaky pipes, this common plumbing problem must be fixed quickly! The longer leaky pipes are left unattended, the greater the potential damage they can cause to your plumbing system and home.
Faulty Faucets
Water waste is the most detrimental drawback of a leaky faucet. If a faucet drips just once every second, there would be 86,400 drips daily. There are 5.7 gallons of water wasted daily at 15,140 drips per gallon. That’s almost 2,000 gallons annually, or nearly 8 tons of water that are essentially thrown away.
These are the figures for a solitary faucet. The trash grows fast if there are multiple leaking faucets in the home. You’re wasting a ton of water even with a slow-drip faucet.
Running Toilet
A running toilet is a more wasteful version of the leaky faucet issue. A tiny toilet uses between 20 to 30 liters of water per day.
Similarly, a running bidet can waste 12 tons of water each month, but a medium-sized toilet will waste less. You should contact a plumber if your toilet is running and a few short handle jiggles won’t stop it.
Slow or Clogged Drains
Slow drains are the most common problems that people contact a professional plumber. These issues often stem from the same causes as clogged toilets. You have no idea what debris may clog your pipes.
Similar to toilets, avoid downsizing anything that can block the drain. It’s usually not feasible to properly plunge a kitchen or bathroom sink because it’s so unhygienic.
Sometimes, such slow drains just require a tiny amount of drain cleaner; other times, you’ll need to call a professional. The primary problem with clogged drains is that plaster or drywall often hides the obstructions. They require a little excavating.
Water Heater Not Working
A water heater repair may require the services of a plumber, natural gas professional, electrician, or a combination of the three. There are some common water heater issues include:
Valves are failing, flooding the surrounding area with water.
Rust or corrosion prevents the tank’s water from flowing freely.
Your water is smelling bad due to bacteria that have invaded the tank.
However, the most frequent issue with a water heater is that it doesn’t live up to its name and either doesn’t provide hot water or is too little.