5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
                     5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
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5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
5 Most Common Plumbing Problems At Your Home
The feeling when you go to take a hot shower only to witness a dripping faucet 
is truly exasperating. After a cold cup of tea, this is the second worst thing that 
can happen to any person. Believe me, this is only one of the many problems 
that a homeowner can experience.
There are numerous other problems that one faces at one’s house , plumbing 
being the major one. Plumbing problems, if not resolved, can lead to many 
other problems, like water seepage, ruining the expensive furniture of your 
house, Also , if there is water blockage , not only it is an ugly sight but also a 
home to bacteria and germs.
So here are few of the most common plumbing problems that many of you 
must be acquainted.
Whenever you need to fix any plumbing issue, the very first step that you need to do is 
to turn off the water main. You should know where this is located so that it should be 
turned off on time in case of any plumbing emergency.
1. Drain Blockage:
Clogged drains can be a nightmare for people who rarely use the kitchen and of course 
for the frequent ones. If at all, you are lucky to save your kitchen from becoming a 
mess, bathrooms are always there to waste your time and energy on trying to send the 
water to the drain. The reasons for this problem are ample. When a lot of soap scum, 
hair locks and miscellaneous other things get accumulated, they are bound to clog the 
drain.
The result of blocked drains is that either the water gets drained out at a snail’s pace or 
it gets settled at one place. The latter is more annoying than the former. Sounds 
familiar yet don’t know what can be done to get it fixed?? Hear it out.
In case you are doing the job to clean the clogged drain, you need to first take care of 
the hygiene part. Wear glove, use a long and pointy stick that can go deep in the drain 
and remove the garbage. Once the debris is plucked out, you can run the faucet to see 
if the water finally goes down the drain.
If not, unfortunately , you have something bigger and filthier, so its advisable to call a 
plumber and get the job done.
2. Running Toilet
Ask what is worst than no water in the bathroom?? The answer is running toilets. Not 
only is this problem grave from the point of view of wasting natural resources but is 
also super annoying since it can ruin your mood and make your bathroom look super 
messy. It’s good to identify the problem as they can be many.
A corroded toilet part, a faulty or a corroded flapper, even a simple leaky valve can be 
problematic. So if you know a thing about plumbing and have the kit handy, do it 
yourself, else call a professional, for you certainly don’t want to aggravate your woes .
3. Leaking Pipe
Another key factor responsible for plumbing problems is pipes that are forever leaking. 
The problem can be as major and as minor, for it depends on the signs and signals your 
pipes gave you. Fix the problem before it gets on to your nerves. Usually, the pipe leaks 
if it has a crack in it.
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done. Pipes can also burst due to freezing or expanding.
hot water heater. You should at least drain your water heater at least once in every 
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faucet instead of a full flow? The problem is that of low water pressure. If you have 
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A little vinegar soak can help you get rid of the problem. To clean the shower head, it 
can be dismantled and cleaned. The holes can be pricked with something pointy and 
be cleaned.
Also Read How to fix loss water pressure
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tape or some other compounds but they are not long lasting. Pipes generally leak 
around the joints, one needs to either replace the part or get other necessary changes 
Another important plumbing tip that everyone should follow is to take proper care of 
done. Pipes can also burst due to freezing or expanding.
hot water heater. You should at least drain your water heater at least once in every 
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This issue is mainly for those who have a bathtub at home. Just like the clogged drains, 
Also insure that the pipes to the water heater are properly insulated and check if the 
the bathtub drainage area can be blocked too, which can lead to slow water draining. 
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must replace it with new ones and modern heaters are more energy efficient.
A weekly routine of chucking out all the excessive debris from the drain can save the 
trouble. At times, the refuse surfaces on the tub stopper which can be removed on a 
daily basis, if the problem persists, the stopper is to be removed for a thorough clean 
up.
Any household can enumerate such plumbing woes on a regular basis. Some of them 
are uncommon than the others but they exist. With a little bit of knowledge and 
understanding of the issue, they can be fixed.
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