5 Commercial Plumbing Problems That Need To Be Fixed
                     5 COMMERCIAL 
PLUMBING PROBLEMS 
THAT NEED TO BE 
FIXED
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Commercial plumbing issues can become dangerous if not repaired or inspected in a timely 
manner.
There is a lot of difference between residential and commercial plumbing issues. Commercial 
plumbing is way more complicated and something that usually needs the expertise from a 
professional.
The main reason for its complexity is directly related to the size of the job. I’m sure you will 
agree that a commercial building that has several hundred employees is a lot larger and a 
bigger job that of a home with four people in it.
If you ever notice any of the following APT Plumbing recommends that you call in a plumbing 
expert.
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5 Commercial Plumbing Issues That Will Need to Be Repaired 
Urgently.
1. Hot Water Issues
Lack of hot water in commercial buildings can lead to a disaster, mainly if the company 
relies on hot water for serving clients. Property owners if business like commercial spas 
and hairdressers cannot survive without hot water at any time in a day. Similarly, for 
anyone that owns this business they will understand that safety measures need to be 
imposed in place if there are hot water heaters installed.
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Initially, the issue needs to be identified and this could take time depending on the size 
of the commercial building. You should never delay in calling a 
commercial electric hot water repair service, and this is what is good about us at APT 
Plumbing as we have experienced commercial plumbers available on call 24/7. Most 
times it can be a faulty heater as the cause and the sudden delay in receiving hot water. 
Often solutions lie insulating the tank or replacing the thermostat can be all it takes to 
rectify the matter.
To avoid any further issues, you should always contact a professional plumber, as they 
can successfully identify the issues that have prevented the hot water from flowing.
2. Clogged Drains
Clogged drains are one of the most common issues in commercial buildings that arise 
regularly. As there are always many floors in an apartment or office building there is always 
a higher chance of drains being blocked.
Usually, residents and employees will be briefed of the best practices to avoid plumbing 
issues. If it arises that most people in the building fail to follow good plumbing practices, 
then a clogged or blocked drain will be a regular occurrence.
Once the blockage has been identified, you will need to contact a 
commercial drain cleaning service and we at APT Plumbing professional will come and 
inspect the issue. There will be a few tell-tale signs that they will show you to watch for 
future issues. You can at this time have a discussion with the plumber and discuss ways to 
prevent this from regularly occurring in the future.
3. Clogged Toilets
Having clogged toilets can be stressful in a family home, but it becomes far more challenging in 
a commercial building. Hotels, public buildings and restaurants that have high traffic in 
bathrooms can lead to even one blocked toilet becoming a major issue.
At home you can inform family member to make sure they avoid throwing foreign objects in 
the toilet but this becomes almost impossible in a commercial building. It can also lead to 
causing a large amount of stress onto the managers, owners, and caretakers of the building.  
The best option you can try is to place posters around reminding clients and visitors to be 
mindful when flushing objects in the toilet, but it is one that is extremely hard to police.
Sometimes if the clog or blockage is small a plunger can be all it needs to fix the issue. 
However, sometimes the blockage is larger and can as a result effect the entire plumbing 
system. This in turn causes issues like overflow occurring and lead to water damage to 
other parts of the plumbing system. In this occurrence you will need to call on a 
professional commercial plumber to come and come in and inspect the issue and make 
the necessary repairs.
4. Leakage in the pipe system
A long-term leak in the piping system can waste a large amount of water and set you back 
hundreds if not thousands of dollars. This will end up resulting in larger increases in water usage 
and reflect on your bills.
Leaky features happen when washers and seals are damaged or worn but are something that are 
always an easy and fast fix. You can identify leaky fixtures by observing specific fixtures like 
dripping taps. You may even notice a small pool of water at the base of the taps.
One way to determine if there is a leak in the plumbing is reading the metre. If you noting the 
metre is still turning when the water is turned off, then you will know that there is a leak 
somewhere in the system that needs to be identified.
However, when you have a leaky pipe, this can often be difficult to identify. It may not even 
be possible to identify as a commercial building owner or caretaker and you will in this case 
need to make the call to have a commercial plumber come to search and identify the leak 
and make the necessary repairs to the plumbing system.
5. Sewerage Odour
One of the most unpleasant smalls in plumbing would have to be when an issue arises with the 
sewer. This can be one of the most common issues in a commercial building and one that becomes 
a major issue to business owners.
Sewer odours can enter the premises through a blocked vent, dry trap or worse a damaged drain 
line. If you suspect, you have a sewer issue after you identify an issue or unpleasant small then we 
suggest pouring some water down every drain in the building. If the smell disappears in a few days, 
then it was most likely the dry trap causing the odour.
If the odour remains you will have absolutely no choice but to call a plumber to come and repair 
the issue.
 What Are Some Common Signs Of Possible Plumbing Issues.
There are a few easily identifiable issues that you can look out for when in a commercial building.
*Water backing up
*Smelly or stinky drains
*Gurgling sounds from the drain
*Pools of water near the sink
If you come across any of these signs, then we would suggest you call us at APT Plumbing, and we 
will get one of our plumbers out to you at a convenient time that suits you well before the issue 
becomes much worse.
 Finally
As commercial buildings are designed for servicing many people at a time then it is more likely that a 
plumbing issue will occur. As the last thing you want in a commercial place is plumbing issues you 
need to act on anything as soon as it pops up. Commercial offices, shopping centres and restaurants 
will need any issue repaired immediately in order to keep their business operating.
Fortunately, most issues can be fixed if you call a trustworthy and reputable plumbing business that 
are fully trained to repair issues in commercial buildings and have the job done in the fastest amount 
of time so no one is out of action and unable to open their business doors. We at APT Plumbing 
provide some of the most reliable commercial plumbing services in Sydney that are always available 
24/7. We understand there is never an ideal time to have plumbing issues, so give us a call for 
complete plumbing inspections and we will ensure that we thoroughly inspect the premises for any 
issues.
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