Plumbing problems…vary.

It may range from a minor issue that you can easily fix up to a plumbing emergency that’ll have you making distressed phone calls in the middle of the night and everything in between.

Whether your faucets are dripping, or your sink just won’t drain on time, here are 15 common plumbing problems to be on the lookout for. By the way, see top rated plumbing contractors here.

8 Common Plumbing Problems To Look Out For

●    Slow draining sink

When you’ve got a slow-draining sink, you’ve got a plumbing problem. It’s one that’s easy to ignore, but if you don’t address it properly, it will only get worse. Eventually, you’ll have a sink that doesn’t drain at all.

You should make use of a plunger to properly clear it of blockage.

●    Leaking pipes

Leaking pipes, as well as similar pipework fixtures, may need to be replaced. Even the highest-quality goods deteriorate with time and if the offender is a fixture, it may be so old that locating replacement parts will be impossible, at which point it is preferable to replace it.

They can cause serious damage to your building structure and encourage infestation. Extreme temperatures are the likely cause and you’ll need a plumber for this.

●    Clogged shower drains

Have you ever jumped excitedly into the shower only to notice the bathing water pooling below? It’s nasty.

But here’s what to do:

• Boil some water and pour it down the drain slowly. The temperature might loosen the gunk and wash it down. But only do this with metal pipes.
• If that doesn’t work, try mixing baking soda with vinegar and pouring it down the drain for an hour before rinsing off with hot water

●    Low water pressure

Quick question here: is your shower more of a polite drizzle than an invigorating spray of water? You probably have low water pressure. But don’t worry! It’s not just you, and there are solutions.

You could try cleaning your shower head but if that doesn’t work, you’ll need a professional plumber for sure.

●    Worn Out Hose Bibbs

If you stay in an area with especially frosty winters, chances are your hose bibbs are regularly cracked. Surely, you don’t want to keep paying that same bill. But how can you fix it?

The best way to fix the problem is to replace the hose bibb with a frost-proof band. Now, a frost-proof band is easy enough to install for anyone with basic plumbing skills.

●    Sewer Problems

If your house smells like sewage, you’re probably suffering from a sewage backup. It is typically nasty, stinky, and awfully inconvenient. It might be because your main sewer is clogged or your old sewer pipes have collapsed.

Tree roots could also have broken through the pipes and caused an obstruction. Either way, call your plumber.

●    Water Main Line Break

Waterline breaks necessitate immediate and extensive repairs with large equipment, and frequently necessitate the excavation of your property. As a result, they demand the services of experienced professionals and are not suitable for self-repair.

●    Dripping faucets

Did you know for instance, that a single dripping faucet will cost you over 2000 gallons of water in a year? Or that the constant dripping is sure to trigger rust in metal and rot in wood?

Fixing it requires you to cut off the supply of water to the faucet, disassemble it, replace its washer, and put it back together.

Or you could always call a plumber.

In all, remember to contact us whenever you need a reliable plumbing service.