When is it time to call a professional and licensed plumber to your home?
Leaks, clogs, and high water bills are some obvious signs that you need the advice of an expert trained in home plumbing systems. Left untreated, these minor repairs can become tremendously expensive headaches for homeowners.
Although some minor repairs can be done with simple home repair, there are a few situations when a professional is needed.
Here’s when to call a licensed plumber:
1. Too Little Water
If your water pressure is low, it could be as simple as a dirty aerator, or it could be a systemic problem in your water supply line. A plumber can help you determine and fix either situation.
If you have cold water, but not hot, there may be an issue with your water heater, like a burnt-out pilot light, or inadequate capacity. Checking with a plumber will help you determine if repair or a full replacement is needed.
2. Too Much Water
Dripping faucets keep you up at night? Or, do you hear water continuously running from an unidentifiable place in the house?
Call the plumber to investigate, so you can keep small annoying leaks from becoming major wet spots under your floors, walls, or basement. If you see wetness like this, call your plumber immediately.
Is your water heater wet and sweaty, or is there corrosion or rust on the heater and it’s piping? Again, that is a probable leak, and a reputable plumber can diagnose and repair/replace easily.
3. Clogs and Backups
Nothing is worse than a clogged sink, bathtub, or toilet.
Except when one of these overflows or backs up onto your tile, wall, or floor, creating an unpleasant, often smelly mess.
If at-home measures such as chemicals or plungers fail to help, it’s time to call your plumbing service. Rest assured they will know exactly how to restore your clean pipes and your sanity.
4. Burst Pipes: Call the Plumber NOW
An unfortunate casualty in colder climates, burst pipes usually happen when the water inside them freezes beyond the capacity of the pipe. This is a serious problem that can be made worse by trying to thaw the pipe yourself.
Also, if your pipes freeze often, your plumber can replace the affected pipe rather than continuously trying to thaw it time and time again.
5. New Appliance Installment
Today’s modern appliances, like the refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, and water heater/softener have many more features than older models, and self-installation might just drive you over the edge.
Anytime you’re adding a new sink, toilet, or kitchen appliance to a new or existing property, call the plumber to install, as they know the drain and supply lines for your plumbing system. It’s one less thing you will have to worry about while you remodel or move, and you will be assured of everything in your new kitchen or bath working perfectly.
Worth the Price
Knowing when to call a plumber will help you ensure that your water and sewer systems will always work properly.
Although some plumbing repairs are not cheap, the investment you make in hiring Paxton Plumbing Services will be recouped in lower water bills, clean water on demand, and peace of mind. Keep Paxton Plumbing on speed dial, you’ll be glad you did!