Frequently asked questions &
common plumbing problems
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Common plumbing problems
Low water pressure
The water entering your pipes has trace amounts of minerals, which over time, build up on metal surfaces (i.e. shower heads, etc.) – causing low water pressure. If you have a filtration system, these build ups can be filtered out; but without this system, these build ups gather on the surfaces of aerators and showerheads – causing a severely inhibited flow of water.
Dripping taps/faucets
Water entering your house is pressured to make it move through the pipes. After some time, washers can turn out to be hardened, torn or unstuck, permitting a minor stream of water through and creating that irritating trickle.
While you can replace washers yourself, the process can be difficult and you may end up causing more damage. We recommend you contact us as soon as possible to fix this irritating problem.
Slow / clogged drains
When water that enters your sink or bathtub won’t go out, you likely have a partial or complete clog.
Commercial channel cleaners and stop up removers are ok for most occasions, however these harsh materials can harm some pipe materials if used too often.
If you find your drains continuously clogged or slowed, call us as soon as possible so we can rectify the problem.
Running / blocked toilets
Toilets can run or become blocked for a number of reasons. Replacing parts of the toilet, flushing too much toilet paper at once, flushing unsuitable materials and many other simple things can cause a blocked or running toilet.
While most of these issues can be fixed simply with a plunger, or other tools – if your toilet is continuously becoming blocked or running, you may have a more severe problem and need to contact us right away.
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