There are many things that you cannot get away with just a quick DIY, and plumbing issues are one of them. Unless you have professional training in the field, you are bound to get things messier. Not only mess but also becomes a safety hazard. Having hidden plumbing issues around the house is quite common. Here is a list of signs saying you must call your home plumbing service.
8 Signs You Need a Plumbing Service in Your House
Lower Water Pressure
Does it feel like a century has passed, but the shampoo in your hair is still there? Lower water pressure could be due to a clog in the faucet, and poking with sharp needles to unclog it is only a temporary solution and a higher chance of making an unnecessary leak in the pipes. To ensure that the blockage is gone completely, it is essential to seek any professional’s help.
Slow Water Drainage
Does your water pool in the sink or shower and take a long time to seep through the drain? This might be due to a blockage from a piece of a toy or any food waste like fat accumulated in the drain pipe, disallowing it to let the water pass. Equipped with the latest plumbing accessories like a drain snake, a plumber can quickly unclog the drain rather than you trying for hours with an old wire piece.
Water Backflipping
Another common plumbing issue is the backflipping of water. It could be due to low water pressure, but the problem is a warning of a substantial smelly mess about to be created in your home, especially if you have carpets or rugs on floors. The water from the drain is full of contaminants since it is coming directly from the sewer. A call to the plumbing service can help you tackle the problem of low pressure and the backflipping of water too.
Gurgling in the Toilet Drain
The drain is clogged when the water itself is trapped in the pipe, and the drain system has no way out, so the water gurgles. The more the gurgling higher is the chance of water explosion from the faucet.
Runny Toilet
The following common issue with water in the toilet is that sometimes it won’t stop running even after you flushed it hours before.
It happens when there is a leak somewhere in the tank or the connected bowl that causes the seal to break, and the tank starts to refill. However, the water keeps running down from the other end.
Pipe Bursts
The pipes, when subjected to extreme temperatures, and high pressures, can burst. Especially the old ones, which have endured a lot of pressure on the surface, which has made them weak; they are now susceptible to bursts. This happens a lot in winter because water freezes in the pipes. A plumber can not only locate the damage in the system but also clean up the aftereffects of bursts like wet walls or water seeped into the floors.