7 Most Common Plumbing Problems

There is no better teacher than experience. Many people believe in this principle and so do us, plumbers. In plumbing, you cannot become a professional in one day. In most cases, becoming a real plumber takes months or even years. If you read this article, you may be someone whose dream is to become a professional in plumbing. Perhaps, you are just enthusiast about this subject and want to improve your skill. Either way, there is one thing that connects us all. We do learn from plumbing problems.

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For this reason, let us present you the seven most common plumbing problems.

1. No warm water

Most, if not all, plumbers experienced this problem at least once. As winter tends to get colder each year, hot water is a rising trend among homeowners.

When you deal with this problem, it is essential to fix the problem immediately. First, you need to determine the cause. There are plenty of things that may cause this problem. However, per our experience, these three roots are the most common among the others:

1. 1. hot water supply problem
   2. missing timer to monitor boiler pressure
   3. electrical problem

1. Constantly running toilet

This toilet issue is one of the most common situations emergency plumbers in bergen county face. In this particular case, water continues to run, without any sign to stop. Without the immediate fix, this issue may lead to 2 possible situations. First, the homeowner may have to pay more for their water bill. Second, they cannot use their toilet temporarily.   

Despite its frequent occurrence, constantly running toilet is relatively easy to fix. All you need to do first is determine the cause. The most likely ones include faulty flapper, a poorly positioned float, or overflow tube issues.

1. Poor water pressure

Weak water pressure is usually a unique problem. Even if the same problem occurs on multiple houses, the cause may be different from one home to another. However, in most cases, we do acknowledge that clogged or leak pipe might be the issue. If you encounter weak water pressure, try checking your pipe for any clogged parts or leak. It will save your time rather than searching randomly.

1. Clogged Drains

When it is supposed to be just water, the drain is a place where you can find almost anything. You can find wet wipes, cotton balls, condoms, cigarette butts, paper towels, even electronic devices here. Well, perhaps some people are too smart to think that they can flush down anything. You just need to hit the button, and everything will disappear. Probably, that is what they believe. The only problem is, drain does not work that way. Instead of making everything goes down there, that stuff will only clog the pipes.

If you encounter this clogged drain problem, do not waste your time searching for other causes. Try looking for any blockages. If you do not find one and the problem persists, maybe you need to locate oil or fat build up or something similar. These things can also cause blockages in your drain.

1. A dripping tap

The sound of a dripping faucet can be very annoying to some people. A dripping tap is also a waste of water and money. In most cases, once you have determined the cause, it is most likely due to the damaged or degraded washer. However, poor valve setting may also cause the same issue. Despite the reason, you need to fix this problem immediately. You should not worry. Among so many plumbing problems, a dripping tap is usually an easy fix.  You can learn how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet.

1. Sump pump problems

A sump pump is a useful system that helps the homeowner to remove moisture and excess water from basements. At the very least, this will help the homeowner to increase the age of the building. It is essential to fix sump pump problems because they may lead to severe problems. In most cases, you only need to perform a direct swap to fix the problem. It should be an easy fix.

1. Leaky pipes

You have probably heard enough about this problem. If you encounter a puddle or damp patch, you may be dealing with a leaky pipe. Depending on your plumbing installation, finding the spot can be tricky. In many cases, you have to break the wall, floor, or even ceiling to find out the location. It can be tiresome, but at least following the water will help. Follow it backwards, and eventually, you will find out the exact leaky spot. In most cases, you will find them at pipe joints.