8 Plumbing Problems to Leave to Professionals
You may be a person who prefers to solve most problems on your own. While this habit may save money, some plumbing problems are too complex. This blog post discusses plumbing problems that only a professional can solve.
1. Large Clogs in Drains or Toilets
Large clogs can accumulate in your drains or toilets and exert a lot of pressure on the surrounding materials. Some homeowners believe that a plumbing snake or commercial drain cleaner is enough to unblock the plumbing pipes. These measures can work some of the time but come with other risks.
For example, the plumbing snake can scratch and perforate the pipe if you do not know how to use the tool properly. Even using cleaning chemicals to flush out the materials may not work. Strong chemicals inside the pipes can cause damage.
2. Faulty Water Heaters
Most homeowners do not know that a water heater leak is in progress until the water and electricity bills increase. One leading cause of faulty water heaters is sediment accumulation inside the heater. The sediments damage the water heater and can eventually lead to water leakage.
3. Leaking Faucets
Many people think that tightening a leaking faucet can stop water leakage. However, tightening is just a temporary solution, and the faucets often will resume leaking after some time. The leakage may happen because one of the many small parts of the faucet has broken down. Since you may not be familiar with the structure of the faucet, request a local plumber to identify the problem and implement the solution.
4. Frozen Pipes
As the cold weather sets in, many plumbing fixtures will have challenges. Frozen pipes are one such challenge that you should be aware of. You may be tempted to apply heat through the pipes to unfreeze them. However, this may not work, especially if your pipes are made from plastic.
5. New Plumbing Installation
You will need to install new pipes for your new home. This process requires the right design, appropriate pipes, and proper installation processes. Since the entire process is costly, you may be tempted to lay the pipes yourself, which could be a big mistake.
6. Sewer Repair
Even if you are a fan of doing house repairs on your own, sewer repair is one of those jobs that you likely should have somebody else do. The unpleasant smell and materials in the sewer make it difficult for an amateur to do proper repairs. Moreover, the seemingly simple repair in the sewer line may, in fact, be a more severe problem on your sewer line.
7. Running Toilet
You may have heard of the ghost flush, where your toilet produces sounds when not in use. Sometimes, a simple flush valve adjustment can stop the running toilet problem. However, your toilet can continue producing sounds regardless of what you do. In this case, your toilet could have a major design flaw.
8. Pipe Replacement or Repair
You should not replace the water pipe or gas line on your own. Sure, you can tighten loose fixtures on your pipes or tighten the pipes if you notice any looseness. But anything else beyond that is too risky and can cause physical harm to you and your family. Improper pipe installation, repair, or replacement can cause water leakages and damage your home.
Plumbing problems can occur in any home and at any time. All The Time Plumbing will help you to discover the problem and implement the correct solution. Contact us to know how we can help. We look forward to helping you have good plumbing solutions all year round.
