The plumbing in your home or office will be met with problems that you cannot control, and you must understand how to solve the problems created in your plumbing system. The plumbing system is easy to repair when you catch these problems early, but you must know what is happening when you encounter a particularly troublesome issue.
1. Pipe Leaks
The pipes in your home could leak at any time, and there are places where you will not notice the leaks. Pipe leaks will stain your walls or ceilings, and you must take note of the water stains when they occur. The sound of dripping water in your home should lead you to check on potential leaks, or you may call a plumber for further assistance. You can shut the water off yourself, and the plumber will help complete the repairs on your behalf.
2. Clogs
Clogs in your toilets, drains and sinks are problematic, but you may pour in drain cleaners that will help clear the clogs naturally. A clog that is broken up will float away easily, but clogs that are deep within the system can cause damage to your pipes. Pipe leaks and pipe bursts will occur when the clogs expand beyond the width of the pipe, and you must take any sign of a clog as a sign of trouble.
3. Broken Fixtures
The fixtures in your home may stop working at any time, and you must have the fixtures repaired immediately. Something as small as the filter on your spigot will help keep your water clean, and the knobs on a faucet must remain tightly sealed. Any small variation in the assembly of your fixtures can cause leaks, persistent dripping and water loss. A plumber can replace your fixtures for you, or you can hire someone to help you replace the fixtures with more modern units.
4. Unclean Water
Water entering your home must be cleaned or filtered before it comes through your fixtures. Clean water makes every fixture in your home more efficient, and a plumber can install filters for you. Small filters fit under your sinks, and a large filtration system can be attached where the water pipes enter your home.
A plumber can test the pH of the water in your home, and your plumber has tools that will help test for other minerals in the system. Ask your plumber about the state of the water in your home, and ask for a solution to your problem. Water softeners, filters and updated pipes will help clean up the water in your house.
5) Outdoor Spigots
The outdoor spigots at your house will freeze in the winter if they are not properly insulated, but your plumber can complete repairs on the spigots for you. A spigot can be cut away, and a new spigot can be installed by your plumber. Making changes to your outdoor spigots will help you prevent major damage in the winter.
The common problems listed in this article can be solved by a plumber, and you will notice these problems on cursory inspection. The plumbing system in your home is a vital part of the property, and you must hire a plumber to help you with these lingering issues. Proper care of your plumbing helps keep your home safe.
Charlie Teschner started MESA Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling in 1982. Charlie has a journeyman and master plumber’s license. He was raised with a strong work ethic and he now applies those values to tasks such as Longmont, CO heating repair.