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Common Plumbing Problems that Need Professional Care

Taking care of common plumbing problems around the house may sound like something you can handle on your own. If you are handy around the house with the repairing procedures, handling a few plumbing emergencies may not be much of a task for you. However, there may arise other major plumbing and repairing jobs that will require you to hire professional help, as making certain repairs on your own, such as in the case of leaking toilets and slow drains, might lead to other major problems.

Here are some plumbing issues that need professional care for their solution:

Lowering of Water Pressure

If the water just trickles from your tap instead of properly gushing through, it indicates low water pressure in your plumbing. In some cases, the problem is not due to improper functioning of the pipes but rather, there is a problem with the municipal water supply. Another major cause of low water pressure is the building up of sediment or deposits on the aerators of the faucet.

The water that reaches any residence contains minerals, which are deposited on the metal surfaces of the pipes. In case you have a filtration system, such minerals are changed in their chemical makeup, but in the absence of such systems, they are deposited on the inner sides of showerheads and faucets, resulting in their clogging and lowering of the water pressure.

The faucets installed in the kitchen often have easy to remove aerators, allowing easier cleaning. However, cleaning the showerheads and faucets in the bathroom may not be that simple but is still manageable if you want to carry it out on your own.

Yet, in some cases, the problem of low water pressure might still exist. If that is the case with you, then it means that there is some deeper issue such as a leak in the pipes that might end up damaging the infrastructure of your house. If there is a significant reduction in the water pressure that is also very sudden, then you must call for the services of a licensed, professional plumber.

Leaking Faucet

A dripping faucet is not only annoying but it also has long-term problems, as it is responsible for raising your water bill. Hundreds of gallons of waters are wasted on an annual basis because of only a single leaking faucet.

Water passes through the pipes under pressure. There are silicone-based or rubber washers installed in the faucets that prevent the passage of water out of the faucet when the tap is turned off. As the time passes, these washers become prone to losing their grasp, becoming stiff in the process. This allows a trickle of water to pass through, resulting in an annoying drip.

You can replace the washers by yourself but it might be rather challenging especially without specialized tools. The valve seat in some cases would have corroded or become worn out, which would require more specialized repairing. Therefore, it is always a safe option to call for a professional plumber when dealing with leaking faucets.

Leaking Pipes

Water leaks can be a nuisance especially with reference to costs. It is never a pleasant feeling to find a puddle of water accumulating under the pipes. Most of the pipe leaks also occur at the joints and this is why commercial fitting and joint fillers are considered an important part of every hardware shop. However, these are only used for temporary fixes and a more permanent solution will be to replace a length of fitting or pipe.

While fixing a leaky pipe joint may not sound like a difficult task, it is definitely a messy one. For this reason, you are recommended to always go for a professional service to deal with leaking pipes and find a permanent solution.

Running Toilet

If you have to jiggle the handle in order to make the toilet work properly, then it is high time for you to take some action for solving the issue once and for all. One way to do that is by replacing the inner workings of your toilet.

The major reason behind a running toilet is an improperly fitted flapper valve. This results in an imbalance in the float and the fill tube becomes loose. Toilet repair kits are available for repairing most of the models, which are easy to install and require little effort.

However, improper functioning of the toilets might be because of other more complex reasons. If you have already replaced the float apparatus, fill tube, and the flapper, without observing any improvement in the toilet functioning, then there are chances that sediment is the reason behind the issue.

Another reason your toilet might be functioning improperly is the presence of a silent leak. Add some drops of food coloring to the toilet tank and wait for around 15 to 20 minutes before looking in the bowl. If you find a hint of color in there, chances are that the toilet’s flapper valve is at fault.

Clogged or Slow Drains

In case the water going into your tub, sink, and toilet does not drain out rapidly, it is an indication of a complete or partial clog. While using a plunger is a trusted method of fixing this issue, you must realize that plungers are not effective at removing the clog completely.

Another way to deal with the issue is to use commercial clog and drain cleaners but the caustic material might damage the pipes when used too much. Therefore, if clogs and slow drains are a problem you face on a daily basis, then it is time for you to hire the services of a professional plumber.

These are some of the issues that might seem easy to handle at first glance but when investigated in detail, turn out to be rather deeply rooted. Such issues are too complicated and dangerous to handle on your own. Therefore, you are recommended to always go for the services of a professional.

Are you looking for a professional plumber with a capacity to take care of your plumbing issues? Then hire the services of Mesa Plumbing based in the Arizona area.

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