Common Plumbing Problems Every Homeowner Needs to Watch Out For

Plumbing issues are an unfortunate and unavoidable aspect of property ownership. While some issues result from typical wear and tear, others may result from how you or the previous homeowners used and maintained particular systems. 

Most plumbing issues may appear easy to resolve, but any attempt to undertake the repairs yourself can potentially lead to further issues. In light of this, you must engage a professional plumber to handle most plumbing issues that you will run into on your property. 



Here are the top common plumbing problems you are likely to encounter, details on why they occur, what you can do to remedy the situation, and when to call in a professional plumber.

Dripping faucets are inconvenient, expensive, and wasteful. A damaged washer, as well as an O ring, are the principal causes of these drops. In other instances, improper faucet installation can result in water leaks. Contact a professional plumber as promptly as you can to prevent further wastage of water.

The most common cause of this plumbing issue is a clog that restricts water flow. Your sink drain can sometimes contain items such as fatty deposits from oil and grease, while tangled hair and soap remains can cause blocks in bathroom sinks.



The easiest solution to remedy a slow-draining sink is to call a plumber. The plumber will assess and clean the area with the appropriate equipment.

Clogged toilets are inconvenient. They smell awful and can overflow. To make the situation worse, they might indicate a septic system malfunction or another, much more grave issue. Surprisingly, clogged toilets don't indicate broken plumbing. 



Toilet clogs can occur when individuals flush solid items, such as human hair, polythene bags, and foodstuffs. Thus, a couple of hard plunges might do the trick. But, contact a plumber if your toilets clog recurrently. 

Reduced water pressure can start suddenly or gradually worsen over time. The rate of deterioration will depend on the underlying cause. Several factors may contribute to reduced water pressure.



Any broken water main can cause pressure to drop at your faucets. Also, the accumulation of mineral deposits and sediments in the pipework can affect water pressure. This accumulation inhibits the flow of water. This causes the water pressure in the pipe to reduce. A sudden and unexplained pressure drop is a sign that a pipe leak exists on your property. 

Make sure to contact a plumber whenever your property's water pressure drops.

Did you know leaks can lead to problems with water heaters? Such problems range from a lack of enough heated water, or an improper amount of hot water. Factors that can lead to this issue include sediment accumulation and the breakdown of heating elements. 

In addition, sediment can make your water heater make odd noises. The noise gets produced when the sediments get heated and explode. These noises can also come from accumulated scales on the heating components. Water heater problems may need the expertise of a plumber and an electrician. You can never fix a leaky water heater — you will have to source a replacement water heater.



Any of the aforementioned plumbing issues need immediate action on your part. A minor issue — like a leak or clog —might develop into a major issue that calls for costly repairs.

Do you need more information about plumbing issues? Or do you have any plumbing troubles in your home or business? Please get in touch with our customer care support team to schedule a free appointment. We will be happy to assist you and offer dependable help to resolve your problems.