Hello World! Welcome Friends! Having plumbing issues is fairly common while owning a house. And a prolonged history of water leakage results in unnecessary wastage, thus increasing the water bills as well. Plumbing problems can come in all varieties and magnitudes. Sometimes, if not controlled in time, these can also cause major structural damages and seep inside the house. In most of the cases, these result from wear and tear over the years. However, some scenarios also arise due to ill maintenance and improper usage. Following are some of the most common plumbing problems that are seen at home that can be easily avoided with a little care and timely attention.
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1. Clogs
The easiest way to spot clogging is when the water refuses to drain on its own. Most commonly seen in the toilets, sinks, and bathrooms, the dirty water often flows back or begins to overflow in the worst cases. Usually, hair or any other small undissolvable object becomes the reason for the blockage, which disrupts the natural flow.
Thus, to avoid facing such issues, you must keep a close eye on the things that go inside. Depending upon the nature of the clogging, you can try your hand with the help of a plunger or pliers to remove the object causing the clumping. Putting a catcher net on the drains’ mouth will help you halt any potential items that may cause drainage problems in the first place.
2. Leaks and Drips
If certain statistics are believed, a drip per second can result in a loss of about 3000 gallons of water in a year, which is equivalent to about 180 showers in total. Majorly, it happens when the washer forming the seal on the tap gets damaged. They get subjected to tearing, stiffening, and sometimes dislodging from their original holding points with regular usage, leading to leakage. Also, sometimes when the valve gets corroded, it fails to regulate the flow. As the expert plumbers at Davis Plumbing & Drain maintain, a regular inspection and keeping a check on the water drippings can go a long way to prevent leakages and drippings of all kinds. The professionals have special tools to take care of such issues, which can solve the problem at hand within minutes.
3. Water Pressure Problems
This problem is seen mostly in very old properties. Water pressure problems result from a water break, decreasing the amount of pressure to the tap. A similar phenomenon of pressure loss takes place when there is a pipe leakage inside the house. To find out the root of this problem, shut off all the supply from taps and other sources and take down a water meter reading. Resist the water usage for a few hours to ascertain the right cause of leak leading to low water pressure. A build-up of various water minerals and sedimentation issues in the pipers or faucet aerators and showerheads is another problem that causes this issue.
To prevent falling into such a spot, begin by cleaning the aerators’ heads by unscrewing them. Soaking them up in vinegar in a plastic bag and letting it rest for the night will remove any possible or accumulated debris. It is also very useful to install a filtration system to avoid such an occurrence in the future.
4. Heating Issues
Water heating issues are very easily identifiable. Unless and until the heating system’s electrical and technical issues are at bay, the problems are large because of poor plumbing. A constant leak, water puddles, and the heater making noises are just a few of the many markers for any underlying difficulty. In some cases, the mineral deposits affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the water heaters, affecting the heating performance. Usually, the geyser’s pilot light sign is a major sign that it is running on optimal functioning.
The absence, however, could mean that the heating system is not producing enough heated water. Also, draining the tank will also help you eliminate any mineral deposits or sedimentation issues. Dripping or pooling of water on the floor from the tank may mean a crack that can be easily fixed with a replacement. Also, do not forget to check the valves regularly for any other problems. If none of these provide any respite, then you should reset the temperature settings on the water heater thermostat to allow the heater to heat the water without any obstructions.
5. Runny Toilets
The problems in the toilets are not of one kind and generally come in forms. However, out of all, a runny toilet is one of the most common and irritating of all. Apart from the annoying sound, it also results in a lot of water wastage as well. This happens when the inner functions fail to work to their full efficiency. If the flapper valve is ill-fitting, it also lets the water run freely. Leaks, imbalanced floats, and loose-fill tubes are also some of the probable causes that result in such snags. The best way to gauge a leak is to drop some colored drops into the water tank. After about half an hour, if you see the water dissolving into the toilet bowl, you have your answer.
Solving this problem will need you to dive into the case’s specifics by ensuring that the fill tube is still attached and directed towards the tube, managing the overflow. Along with that, do not hesitate to adjust the float to shut off the valves properly. Untangle the chain attached to the flapper if needed. If these simple adjustments fail to bring any positive change, then, in that case, it may be a sign to replace all the internal tank components.
To Wrap Up
We hope that these little points will help you to stay heads-up for any plumbing complications. Taking care of general cleanliness all year around will help you to keep clogging and blockages away. Like the saying ‘a stitch in time saves nine’ goes, keep an eye out for any probable plumbing issues will help you to avoid a ton of major problems later.
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