What are the Most Common Household Plumbing Problems?
Household plumbing can be a blessing until something goes wrong. When that happens, Ryan’s Plumbing will always be there to help with any plumbing issues. There are some plumbing problems more common than others, so we will take a few minutes to review them.
Leaking faucets or pipes
Most leaks in fixtures or pipes need the help of Ryan’s Plumbing to repair them. If you have a plastic pipe under a sink and it appears to be leaking at a screwed joint, try gently tightening the joint but don’t over-tighten it as this can break the pipe. Most faucets require special tools to repair them and should be left to the professionals.
Clogged toilets and drains
Clogged toilets or drains are very common in homes. Drains may clog more slowly due to accumulated hair or soap residue. Toilet clogs are often more sudden and can even overflow onto the floor when the toilet flushes. You can use a toilet plunger on either a toilet or a clogged drain as a first resort. Call Ryan’s Plumbing for service when this doesn’t remove the clog or if you find a toilet or drain is clogging repeatedly, as this normally is caused by a clog further down the line that you can’t reach.
Water heater issues
Water heaters typically have one of two problems — lack of hot water or a leak. Florida water can be quite hard and overtime mineral build-up on the heating element can cause them to fail. Some elements are replaceable, so call Ryan’s Plumbing and let us inspect it. If your water heater starts leaking the interior tank has probably failed and the water heater will need to be replaced.
Low water pressure
There are different causes of low pressure in your home plumbing including mineral deposits, a faulty backflow preventer, debris in your faucet screens, or a restriction somewhere in the plumbing. These are items that need to be diagnosed by Ryan’s Plumbing so please give us a call if you are experiencing low pressures.
A running toilet
A running toilet can waste a lot of water over time and increase your bill significantly. Therefore, it is important to fix the problem quickly. One thing you can check yourself is that the toilet float is not set too high or has come loose. The float should cause the water flow to stop before the level reaches the overflow tube. Other problems can include a bad flapper valve or a bad gasket between the tank and toilet which can also leak water onto your floor. These are problems you should leave for Ryan’s Plumbing to fix.
Ryan’s Plumbing is your Sarasota preferred plumber for any problems large or small. We can handle everything from a leaking faucet to a remodeling job. We work quickly and professionally and will offer you solutions to match every budget. Don’t trust any amateur plumber and risk further damage — call Ryan’s Plumbing today at 941-256-5580.
