Enjoying your home’s plumbing when it is flowing and draining the way it should, makes owning a home a delight. However, homeowners in Pittsburgh can encounter several problems with their plumbing. There are, however, five prevalent issues that tend to show up multiple times and are a frequent pain to deal with. One of the fastest ways to handle these common plumbing problems is to call a professional for help. In some cases, fixing particular issues can be more than you might want to tackle. Common problems can include:
Clogged Drains
No one likes taking a shower, and having the water backed up and creeping up their legs. Likewise, washing your hands to find water not draining the way it should is annoying too. Numerous reasons for clogged drains can include too much hair in the drain mixing with toothpaste or to much toilet paper finding it’s way down the toilet drain. It can also happen when something gets flushed that shouldn’t. In some cases, a clogged drain can backup the entire plumbing system making your indoor plumbing feel like it is against you. There are products on the market to solve clogged pipes, but in some cases, you might have to call a professional to alleviate the problem.
Leaking Faucets
Drip, drip, drip goes the leaking faucet, and nothing is more annoying than the sound of water slowly hitting a tub or sink. Not only is this common problem annoying to hear it can also be costing you money on your water bill. Leaking faucets can be caused by bad or broken rubber seals for leaking washers. To correct the problem, you will either have to replace the faucet spout or have it repaired with replacement parts.
Low Water Pressure
Turning on the faucet in your home, you expect water to come out in a beautiful dense, steady stream, not just a trickle. Low water pressure can happen due to corrosion of the water pipes; If corrosion is found to be the problem, a plumber will need to relay new pipes and remove the old ones. Low water pressure in the shower, can be caused by mineral buildup in the shower head. This problem can quickly be solved by submerging the shower head in a water, baking soda, and vinegar mixture to loosen deposit. Then brush shower head to eliminate the deposits.
Clogged Toilets
Having a good working toilet is a necessity of any home. When a toilet becomes clogged, the gut reaction is the immediate need to fix it. Clogged bathrooms are one of the, if not the most common problem experienced by homeowners. The solution to this problem is having a professional plumber come to see what the hold up is, a reason for it not draining the way it should. It could require a snaking of the drain or an investigation of your septic tank.
Water Heater Issues
Imagine stepping into the shower, ready to enjoy a beautiful warm and relaxing moment, and you are quickly jolted with cold water. The water heater is responsible for supplying a home with toasty water for the sinks, tub, and shower. A water heater can fall victim to many problems including burnt coils, bad thermostat, or mineral build up in the tank. Almost every water heater problems a homeowner could have is best left to a professional to solve. Age will play a significant role in how a water heater functions. If your water heater is older than ten years, it will no doubt start to show signs of needing a repair done.
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