When we say plumbing, it refers to a lot of application related to fluids. Pipes, valves, fixtures, tanks, etc., which allow the movement of water for different purposes. Delivery of drinking water, water for bath and cooking, heating and cooling and even waste disposal, all forms the part of this system.
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Common issues encountered
It is common to find plumbing problems in the house. Older buildings face more serious and severe problems as compared to newly built houses. It is wise to call plumbers immediately to avoid problems getting more serious. Some common problems are:
- Leaky pipes: One of the most common problems encountered by the residents of all kinds of houses is the leaking pipe. Pipes with time get rusted causing the leaks in them. It is often found that pipes leak in the winter season, but it is not necessary. They can leak at any time of the year, proving costly for damaging the home.
- Dripping faucets: Faucets leak most of the time, wasting a lot of water. Water bills could be higher if there is any single leaky faucet in the kitchen and bathroom drips water.
- Low water pressure: Low water pressure can cause a lot of problem while you are in the bathroom or kitchen. There could be several reasons behind this problem. Calcium deposit could be one reason that can reduce the water pressure of the hot and cold water in the house. It can be possible to clean the aerator by removing the faucet aerator to retain the water pressure.
- Slow draining sink: With time, the pop-up of the sink gets jammed with debris and hair causing the slow draining. This is one of the most common problems encountered at regular interval. It is possible to clean the pop-up by removing and cleaning the stopper can fix it.
- Clogged drains: Drains over the time get clogged for various reasons. Hair, soap, debris, food particles and vegetable peels etc. flows in the drain clogging it. This can slow down and even stop the flow of water through it.
- Running toilets: One common problem related to the system is the running toilets. A running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water each day. There could be many reasons behind this problem so it is important to find the actual cause before fixing the issue.
- Jammed garbage disposal: Garbage disposal when gets jammed cause problems like clogging and bad odor. It requires experienced plumber to fix the problem.
- Water heater: When water heaters fail to work, it can cause tremendous problem in cold winter mornings. Experts can fix all kinds of problems related to water heaters.
Tips for avoiding problems
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- It is important to look for little problems like leaking faucets, damp cabinets, dripping pipes etc., that you see to avoid bigger plumbing problems.
- Faucets in the bathroom are susceptible to break easily. Hence as soon as you find any problem, repair or replace them immediately. Cleaning the aerators at regular interval can solve the blocking of pipes.
- To avoid the clogging of bathroom drains, it is wise to run down hot water at least once a week for free-flowing of water. Putting strainers in tubs and showers as well as keeping the strainer clean can avoid clogging as well.
- It is important to know where to go when any problem is encountered. The main shut-off valve is the place to find to prevent flooding of water inside the home. Find this and be prepared to reach the place if any such situation occurs.
- You need to have few emergency tools to tackle smaller problems that you encounter like dripping faucets, clogged drains etc.
- Insulating the pipes with plastic insulation can help prevent the pipes from getting frozen in the intense winter months.
Above mentioned tips will help you to avoid plumbing problems.
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