You can fix many plumbing issues in your house with minimal tools and expertise. However, there are severe problems that require professional assessment, tools, and knowledge to repair — circumstances in which the interference of an untrained hand can lead to bigger problems. Here are seven signs you should consider emergency plumbing if you encounter them.
If your taps flow more slowly, your shower has less pressure, or your toilet does not flush well, you have
low water pressure problems. More affected taps or showers highlight a more significant problem.
Low pressure issues require extensive plumbing to disassemble and evaluate the system for possible water leaks, like loose pipe connections that reduce the pressure in your house from water loss. In addition, pipe corrosion and debris can collect sediment in your house's piping system, potentially blocking any water flow from the source.
You might experience problems with a few clogged pipes or drainage issues that you were able to fix on your own, seemingly solving the problem for good. However, if the
clog keeps recurring regardless of the measures you take, you require an emergency plumbing service.
Such problems can result from grease build-up or plant roots growing into your underground pipes. An emergency plumbing service can further evaluate the cause and either install new pipes or clear the cause of the blockage.
Organic growth, like mold, thrives in warm and moist conditions. Mold mostly
produces foul odors that indicate the presence of moisture in your house to sustain their life. These foul, musty smells will highlight
possible pipe leakage that requires emergency plumbing.
Alternatively, foul odors can emanate from
compromised sewer lines and drainage pipes. Any outlets that deal with dirty and sediment-laden water might contain organic deposits that will generate bad smells from decomposition. Persistent smells from faucets might indicate compromised seals or pipes leaking dirty water.
You might feel unconcerned about the dripping water from your taps and faucets. However, such drips usually result in inflated water bills and waste. Dripping taps and faucets usually indicate seal and connection problems. You should call a plumber to evaluate the problem, especially if you tried to fix it by tightening the connections but the drips persist.
Ice can wreak havoc on your piping system and cause breaks or cracks if you do not take care of the freezing problem quickly. Frozen sections might require pipe replacement to save the rest of the system from internal pressure build-up.
6. Reversed Sewer Line Flow
Reversed sewer line flow can also result from plant roots penetrating sewer lines. An emergency plumbing service can better repair such issues rather than attempting a repair yourself. The biohazard risks associated with this task requires professional tools and expertise, since it can lead to contamination if not handled properly.
If you notice water droplets forming around your heater, your system might be prone to leaks. Your hot water pipes might crack or break and cause water leakage, which evaporates from the heat and condenses on the pipes or heater.
Additionally, hot water can temporarily separate hard minerals in the water that accumulate in the pipes or heater. These mineral deposits can prevent or restrict your access to hot water. Call a plumber to evaluate your pipes and repair any hot water issues caused by leaks or mineral deposits.
Emergency plumbing ensures you do not incur additional costs due to negligence of a prevailing problem. Therefore, you should contact a plumbing company to visit your home and assess the intensity of the issue you describe to them based on these signs.
Contact us
at Express Electrical Services if you require emergency plumbing services.
