Every household faces plumbing problems and it gets tough to handle when big issues crop up. Most of the house owners can tackle small and minor plumbing issues, like clogged drains, or slow drains. But when it comes to big plumbing problems, it is always recommended to call professionals and in time. Even if, for the time being you have solved the minor repairs all by yourself, you should call the experts. Let them check and repair before it triggers any bigger problems in future.
Importance of regular plumbing maintenance
One of the best ways to prevent these expensive repairs is by regular maintenance. Many a times, we do not inspect pipes, drains and sink, despite using them regularly. In most cases, we overlook them or do not pay much heed when we catch small plumbing problems. We tend to forget that over the time, these small damages can turn into a big headache for the entire family. So before the situation gets out of hands, call an emergency plumber. There are several plumbing companies in Australia which provide affordable yet reliable services. Australians are always busy and running. So, it is natural that they do not get the time to look after and handle these kinds of problems.
Here are the most common problems:
Low water pressure
This problem is the most widespread problem in almost every household. When you see water is tripping from your tap or is not gushing out in speed as it should be, then you should understand that there can be three reasons behind this:
- Problem related to the municipal water supply.
- In many cases, some fault in the main line can reduce the water pressure.
- The third or rather, the main problem can be sediments deposition inside water pipes and faucets.
- The water contains salts and dissolved minerals which get deposited in the water pipes and finally it is this deposition which hinders the water to flow swiftly.
Leaking pipes
Leaking mostly occurs once the pipes get worn out. With time, pipes tend to lose its strength and high water pressure makes the joints looser. It is always suggested to check regularly under your sink, and other such places from where there is the possibility of leaking. In these cases there are two possible solutions- one is replacement of the pipes, if the pipes have got cracks, and the other is tightening the joints from where leakage is mainly caused.
Dripping Faucets
There is no doubt that this problem is probably faced in all the households. Dripping faucet is really a headache, and no one can understand it better than the ones who are actually suffering due to this. Not only it wastes water to a huge amount, but add to that, dripping faucets can increase your water bill much higher. Under tremendous pressure, water moves through the pipes and enters our house. Faucets contain a rubber or silicon-based washer which is located inside it.
When you turn off the tap, the job of the washer is to stop the water from pushing forward through the pipes. But with time, this very washer gets stiff and torn out, and hence it fails to stop the water from dripping. In that case, there is no other way than to replace the washer. And this could only be done by the professional plumbers.
Therefore, no matter what kind of water problems you are facing ( kitchen or bathroom ), you should call the professionals for repair and replacement before it completely messes your house. They are experts in this field, are well trained and are efficient in their work. Since plumbing emergencies can occur at any time, their service is always available, 24×7.