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Plumbing Issues You Shouldn't Handle On Your Own

18 July 2022

Diego Rojas

When most homeowners face plumbing system challenges, they try to fix them independently. While there's nothing wrong with trying to find a solution to a plumbing problem, it's crucial to remember that some matters exceed your abilities. Seeking plumber services is better since the professionals have the skills to handle all plumbing problems. Below are the top plumbing issues that require a seasoned plumber.

Lack of Water

The unavailability of running water in your taps or faucets signifies that you have an underlying issue with the water piping system. You may face the issue alone, or your neighbors might have the same problem. If your neighbors have water, your problem could be caused by a blocked pipe, leak, burst or frozen pipe, or a defective water supply line.

Whether you know the actual cause or not, you shouldn't do it yourself. Allow a plumber to come and perform diagnostic tests and fix the problem. Since they have appropriate resources to handle any plumbing issue, they will resolve the matter in record time.

Lack of Hot Water

If you don't have hot water, handling even the basic household tasks can be a problem. This is the reason most homeowners attempt to repair their faulty heaters by themselves. However, water heaters must be handled cautiously because one mistake can lead to severe repercussions. Allow a seasoned plumber to check the condition of the heater first, then repair or replace all the damaged parts. This will ensure you don't spend much on the repairs and prevent accidents.

Multiple Drain Clogs

Is wastewater from the bathroom, kitchen, or toilet draining too slow or not draining? Clogged drains can cause this issue. While it might be easy to fix a minor clog on your own, remember to let professionals deal with the matter since you lack the right equipment and skills for the task. You might be dealing with a clog that's deep into the pipe, causing several areas to have water backup issues. Advanced equipment will be needed to restore the functionality of your drain lines.

A New Plumbing Project

If you'd like to install a new appliance or fixture that requires a plumbing connection, you should assign the work to a plumber. This will be less risky and cheaper because you are probably not equipped to handle the installation work. Working with a plumber will ensure your new plumbing fitting doesn't get damaged. What's more, you will avoid damaging the plumbing fixture or the entire system.

Reach out to a service like Platinum Contracting, LLC to find out more.

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