Common Plumbing Problems to Watch Out For<\/h2>\n
Since plumbing maintenance is an integral part of homeownership, people in the household have to be aware of the common plumbing problems that they will encounter at home are and how they can fix or prevent them without having to call a licensed plumber<\/a>. Here are the issues that most likely occur in the house and some plumbing work you can do to help fix them:<\/p>\n This is a normal malfunction that every homeowner may witness in the home, yet no matter how small the leak is, one needs to resolve a leaky faucet before the leak turns into a larger one. Admittedly, having a dripping faucet can be quite annoying. Besides the irritating tapping sounds that go with the constant dripping, this problem causes water wastage and thus increases your water bills. Good thing, dripping faucets are something you can fix with a DIY method as long as you have the tools and the basic knowledge on disassembling and reassembling the faucet and replacing the defective parts of the faucet that cause the leaks. WM. Henderson<\/a> suggests the following basic steps to fix the problem:<\/p>\n a. Turning off the water supply to the faucet<\/p>\n b. Disassembling the handles of the dripping faucet<\/p>\n c. Removing the cartridge or valve stem<\/p>\n d. Checking parts like the O-rings, rubber washers, and seals for possible damages<\/p>\n e. Replacing the defective parts with new exact duplicates<\/p>\n f. Reassembling the faucet<\/p>\n With constant bathing or showering in the bathroom, it can\u2019t be helped that soap, hair, and other residues will get accumulated over time causing the bath and shower drains to get clogged. Fixing a blocked-up drain typically needs the use of a plunger or snake. Using the plunger to unclog the drain works well if you have to ensure that the water in the shower is enough to submerge the plunger.<\/p>\n Like clogged drains, a slow drain is a common minor issue but is something that has to be fixed right away to prevent the drain from being completely blocked. Usually, a slow draining sink is a sign that your drain has been clogged due to food residue and\/or congealed fat or grease. According to Goodman (2022)<\/a>, one way to unclog the drain is by pouring chemicals down the drain to dissolve the clog. Be cautious though as chemicals may damage pipes if not properly applied. A DIY alternative is using baking soda and vinegar.<\/p>\n This particular plumbing issue is especially common during winter when your pipes get frozen leading them to burst. That is why it is best to constantly do an inspection of your piping system to spot possible damages such as corrosion, cracks, blockage, and excessive water pressure, which may cause the pipes to leak. To prevent burst pipes, which will eventually result in leaky pipes if left unfixed, Architecture Lab<\/a> recommends preventive measures such as letting your taps slowly drip as the constant water flow will relieve the pressure in your pipes. Also, you have to set your thermostat and let warm air circulate around your home during the cold season to prevent your pipes from freezing. If you have leaky pipes and have no knowledge at all on how to fix the problem, the ideal thing to do would be to call a plumbing professional.<\/p>\n Having low water pressure can be annoying as it can affect the functions of other plumbing fixtures at home. The usual reasons for low water pressure include sediment build-up in your faucet aerators, hidden leaks, and defects (i.e. clogs and leaks) in your sewer lines and\/or pipelines. That is why one should not take this problem lightly. To loosen and remove mineral deposits and sediments from your aerators, as well as your shower heads, Talmich Heating & Plumbing<\/a> suggests unscrewing the faucet aerators and soaking them in white vinegar overnight. If the problem continues despite cleaning your aerators and shower heads, then it\u2019s time to ask help from a plumbing specialist to look deeper into underlying conditions in your plumbing.<\/p>\n Being a homeowner can be quite of a handful sometimes.\u00a0Before matters get worse and require expensive plumbing service, you can prevent these common household plumbing problems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Look out for our next blog post as we will share the remaining 5 Common Plumbing Problems<\/a> to guide you on how to control and lessen plumbing expenses.<\/p>\n References:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wmhendersoninc.com\/blog\/5-reasons-your-faucet-is-dripping-water-how-to-fix-it\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com\/rosenberg\/about-us\/blog\/2019\/january\/reasons-why-plumbing-is-important-for-health-saf\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/dengarden.com\/home-improvement\/Most-Common-Plumbing-Problems<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.architecturelab.net\/most-common-plumbing-problems-and-fixes\/<\/a><\/p>\n1. Dripping faucets<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Clogged bathroom drains<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Slow drains<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Leaky pipes<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Low water pressure<\/b>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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