5 Most Common Plumbing Problems at Your Home

1
5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
https//www.gatewayservices.com.au/
www.highlandplumbing.com.au
PH 0416 197 533
2
5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
3
5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
The feeling when you go to take a hot shower only
to witness a dripping faucet is truly
exasperating. After a cold cup of tea, this is
the second worst thing that can happen to any
person. Believe me, this is only one of the many
problems that a homeowner can experience.
There are numerous other problems that one faces
at ones house , plumbing being the major one.
Plumbing problems, if not resolved, can lead to
many other problems, like water seepage, ruining
the expensive furniture of your house, Also , if
there is water blockage , not only it is an ugly
sight but also a home to bacteria and germs.
4
So here are few of the most common plumbing
problems that many of you must be acquainted.
Whenever you need to fix any plumbing issue, the
very first step that you need to do is to turn
off the water main. You should know where this is
located so that it should be turned off on time
in case of any plumbing emergency.
1. Drain Blockage
Clogged drains can be a nightmare for people who
rarely use the kitchen and of course for the
frequent ones. If at all, you are lucky to save
your kitchen from becoming a mess, bathrooms are
always there to waste your time and energy on
trying to send the water to the drain. The
reasons for this problem are ample. When a lot of
soap scum, hair locks and miscellaneous other
things get accumulated, they are bound to clog
the drain.
5
The result of blocked drains is that either the
water gets drained out at a snails pace or it
gets settled at one place. The latter is more
annoying than the former. Sounds familiar yet
dont know what can be done to get it fixed??
Hear it out.
In case you are doing the job to clean the
clogged drain, you need to first take care of the
hygiene part. Wear glove, use a long and pointy
stick that can go deep in the drain and remove
the garbage. Once the debris is plucked out, you
can run the faucet to see if the water finally
goes down the drain.
If not, unfortunately , you have something bigger
and filthier, so its advisable to call a plumber
and get the job done.
6
2. Running Toilet
Ask what is worst than no water in the bathroom??
The answer is running toilets. Not only is this
problem grave from the point of view of wasting
natural resources but is also super annoying
since it can ruin your mood and make your
bathroom look super messy. Its good to identify
the problem as they can be many.
A corroded toilet part, a faulty or a corroded
flapper, even a simple leaky valve can be
problematic. So if you know a thing about
plumbing and have the kit handy, do it yourself,
else call a professional, for you certainly dont
want to aggravate your woes .
3. Leaking Pipe
Another key factor responsible for plumbing
problems is pipes that are forever leaking. The
problem can be as major and as minor, for it
depends on the signs and signals your pipes gave
you. Fix the problem before it gets on to your
nerves. Usually, the pipe leaks if it has a crack
in it.
7
5. Inspect Your Hot Water Heater Regularly
The basic solution that can hold on to it for a
while is fixing the cracked pipe with a tape or
some other compounds but they are not long
lasting. Pipes generally leak around the joints,
one needs to either replace the part or get other
necessary changes done. Pipes can also burst due
to freezing or expanding.
Another important plumbing tip that everyone
should follow is to take proper care of hot water
heater. You should at least drain your water
heater at least once in every year to remove
sediments.
Low Water Pressure
Also insure that the pipes to the water heater
are properly insulated and check if the pressure
relief valve is working as required or not. If
the water heater is older then you must replace
it with new ones and modern heaters are more
energy efficient.
Isnt it troublesome to have experienced mere
droplets of water dripping out of the faucet
instead of a full flow? The problem is that of
low water pressure. If you have leakages in your
house, you may be a witness to this issue. Also,
a deposit of minerals on aerators can make way
for such problems.
A little vinegar soak can help you get rid of the
problem. To clean the shower head, it can be
dismantled and cleaned. The holes can be pricked
with something pointy and be cleaned.
Also Read How to fix loss water pressure
8
5. Inspect Your Hot Water Heater Regularly
The basic solution that can hold on to it for a
while is fixing the cracked pipe with a tape or
some other compounds but they are not long
lasting. Pipes generally leak around the joints,
one needs to either replace the part or get other
necessary changes done. Pipes can also burst due
to freezing or expanding.
Another important plumbing tip that everyone
should follow is to take proper care of hot water
heater. You should at least drain your water
heater at least once in every year to remove
sediments.
5. Slow Draining Tub
This issue is mainly for those who have a bathtub
at home. Just like the clogged drains, the
bathtub drainage area can be blocked too, which
can lead to slow water draining. Cleanliness is a
major component to prevent it from getting g
clogged.
Also insure that the pipes to the water heater
are properly insulated and check if the pressure
relief valve is working as required or not. If
the water heater is older then you must replace
it with new ones and modern heaters are more
energy efficient.
A weekly routine of chucking out all the
excessive debris from the drain can save the
trouble. At times, the refuse surfaces on the tub
stopper which can be removed on a daily basis, if
the problem persists, the stopper is to be
removed for a thorough clean up.
Any household can enumerate such plumbing woes on
a regular basis. Some of them are uncommon than
the others but they exist. With a little bit of
knowledge and understanding of the issue, they
can be fixed.
9
WE HAVE 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PLUMBING
Highland Plumbing Heating will provide you a
professional and efficient service, on time,
every time. Our Plumbers are trained and
experienced to handle the simplest blockage to
the most complicated roof replacement.
Call or email us for a quote today! CALL 0416 197
533
10
Northcote, VIC, Australia
0416 197 533
info_at_highlandplumbing.com.au
www.highlandplumbing.com.au