Identifying a Plumbing Problem in Your Home
Some problems in the home are not as obvious as a leaky roof or broken window. For example, plumbing trouble can be hidden for months before being detected. Learn these signs that you may have a plumbing problem in your home.
Are You Experiencing Slow Drainage in One or More Areas?
Slow drains are a sign of a plumbing problem in your home and mean your pipes are clogged. This is especially common in showers because hair and debris can build up under the drain cover and quickly clog the pipes. Anything that prevents the free flow of water through a drain pipe is a matter that should be addressed.
Slow drains quickly become completely blocked, so action should be taken to clear the area. In most cases, a slow drain that is caught early can be cleared with a drain snake. A liquid drain cleaner is an option that should be used sparingly, as it can corrode pipes. Continued problems with slow drainage may require the help of a professional plumber.
Have You Noticed Strange and Unexplained Odors?
Unpleasant odors may also be a sign that you have a plumbing problem in your home. Hair, food, debris, and other matter that builds up in the pipe begins to decay. Snaking the drain will clear the clog. Afterward, flush it with hot water and bleach.
If the smell is a sewer odor, this is a more serious plumbing problem. Sewer odors mean that the vent that releases sewage gas out of your home is blocked. In this case, call a professional plumber.
Is Unusual Water Pressure a Plumbing Problem in Your Home?
Any change in water pressure is another sign of plumbing problems in your home. Low water pressure can be the result of mineral buildup or corrosion in pipes. While these are not favorable conditions, a more serious cause of low water pressure is a plumbing leak. One way to determine if there is a leak in the pipes is to shut off all water taps and check the water meter, then wait a few hours and check it again. If it reads higher, this means water is leaking.
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