Five Most Common Plumbing Problems and Solutions
There are many different plumbing problems, but some of them are easy to fix. It will be easy for you to prevent or minimize problems from occurring if you know the types of things that usually go wrong.
Here are the most common plumbing problems, causes, and solutions:
- Dripping faucets
Causes: In most cases, it is an internal washer that has become stiff, torn, worn, or dislodged over time.
Solution: It is often resolved by the average householder, but it requires the correct tools.
- Slow draining sink
Causes: It is because of the blockage that is restricting the water flow.
Solution: Using a plunger, pouring down baking soda and vinegar or a chemical clog remover, or using a plumber’s snake can help you clear out the clogged sink.
(Note: Don’t apply this method often. It can cause damage to your drainage pipes)
- Clogged toilet
Causes: It is because of human waste and tissue papers.
Solution: Use a plunger, sewer snake, or drain auger to loosen up the blockage.
- Low water pressure
Causes:
- Leaking pipes, worn or corroded over time.
- A build-up of sediment and mineral deposits on aerators.
Solution: Soak the aerator or showerhead in vinegar to clean it up, or simply replace it.
- Leaky pipes
Causes: It occurs mostly in the winter when water can freeze, expand, and cause pipes to burst.
Solution: Tape, compounds, and fillers can often provide a temporary fix. For a permanent solution, replace a piece of pipe.
The information above is helpful to you, but if you are afraid to do any plumbing services, you are free to hire a plumber who can assist you. VIP Plumbing Co is ready to provide you the most reliable and fast plumbing services.
