Most people call a professional plumbing company about once every three to four years, according to an average. From minor issues like leaking faucets to more serious problems, common plumbing problems include major leakages and dripping pipes.
There are many different types of plumbing issues. They can be quite minor, such as a dripping tap or running toilet, but they can also escalate to major issues, such as a sewer backup or major pipe leak, which could result in severe structural damage, and possibly even destruction to the contents of a house or business.
Despite not being a professional plumber, my experience as a property manager has allowed me to gain a lot more knowledge and practical skills in how to evaluate plumbing issues and how to fix them yourself.
Slow Draining Sink
The problem is often caused by a blockage, which restricts water flow. There may be food remnants and congealed oil in your kitchen drain. If the bathroom sink gets blocked, it is more likely that there are hair knots and soap.
One method to unclog a sink is to use a plunger, pour down baking soda and vinegar, or use a chemical drain cleaner. Another option is to use a plumbers Sydney pipe. If you don’t fix the problem, the problem will get worse over time and eventually cause a blockage.
How To Unclog Sink Drains Using Chemicals?
Make sure you follow all instructions and that you don’t use too many.
- Protect your eyes with gloves and goggles
- Do not mix chemicals. This can cause poisonous gases.
- Don’t pour chemicals down the sink.
Shower drains are particularly susceptible to hair and soap buildup. This can be especially problematic if users have long, knotty hair. You can avoid problems by having your hair caught in a shower drain.
Shower Drain
Just like slow draining bathroom basins, bathtub and shower drains are often blocked by soap and hair. It may take a plumber’s snake or a plunger to get rid of the blockage. Baking soda and vinegar are sometimes used to dissolve clogs.
If it isn’t addressed immediately, the problem can get worse. You can prevent or reduce the likelihood of this problem recurring by installing a drain protector to catch the hair.
Stocked Toilet
You have a toilet bowl clogged if it fills up and won’t drain, Blockages are often caused by a combination of paper and human waste. A plunger can usually fix clogged bathrooms. If this doesn’t work, a sewer snake can be used or a drain auger to remove the blockage.
Running Toilet
A running toilet can be very costly. You could lose up to 200 gallons per day. The most common problem is a faulty flapper, which controls the water flow from the tank and the bowl. It’s easy to repair this issue with a toilet fix kit from any hardware store.
Toilet runs can be caused less frequently by sediment affecting flushing and filling. If your water bills seem high you might be experiencing silent leaks. Try putting food coloring in the tank and seeing if it gets to the bowl.