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The Top 5 Plumbing Problems and Helpful Hints to Consider
Most of us do not think too much about common plumbing problems unless one or more of them happen to be hitting our own home. Many of the plumbing problems we will be addressing in a moment are things that could be avoided with proper maintenance. In fact, proper preventative efforts could save you hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars in the future.
- Toilet Repair
- Drain Stoppage and Clogging
- Pipe Leak
- High Water Bill
- Lack of Hot Water or No Hot Water
Toilet Repair Plumbing Problems - One of the most common and least expensive plumbing problems that almost everyone encounters at some point has to do with the toilet. Whether it is a stoppage, running toilet, leaking toilet, broken flushing mechanism, etc., toilets will fail to work in some capacity over time.
One way to check if there is a leak is to place food coloring into the tank, not the bowl, and wait several hours. If the tank is secure and sealed up, the food coloring will not appear in the bowl. If there is a leak, and potentially a larger issue, the food coloring will turn up in the bowl.
Another thing you can do is to reach into the tank, not the bowl, and inspect, with your hand, the black rubber rings around the bolts in the bottom of the tank. If they seem to fall apart in your fingers, or seem to disintegrate into the water, then they are old and will need to be replaced. Failure to do this will result in a leak onto your floor in the near future.
These are just a couple of things you can do to check the status of your toilet in reference to leaks. For other plumbing problems involving your toilet including fixing a running water situation, a broken flushing mechanism, stoppages that can't be plunged, and other issues, contact a professional plumber like Moe plumbing. Moe will diagnose the situation and provide a complete solution to the plumbing problems involving your toilet.
Drain Stoppage/Clogging Plumbing Problems - Another common plumbing problem in most households is a clogged drain. When you get a clogged drain, it is the sign that the drain needs to be cleaned out. Now that may sound obvious, but many people will choose to use one of a variety of store bought drain "cleaners." While this may temporarily relieve the issue of the clog, it created a more serious issue over time. When a clog develops in your drain, it obviously stops the flow of water through that drain. Using store bought chemicals to loose the clog in fact usually only create a hole in the clog, which does allow the water to flow. However, what is left behind is what will be damaging to pipes down the road. The chemical in these products actually hardens the remaining clog, creating an almost cement like obstruction in its wake. Eventually, this will lead to potentially serious and expensive plumbing repairs. So, do not use store bought chemical drain cleaners…not a good solution for the future. You can, however, use helpful bacteria products to keep a drain clean. Moe Plumbing offers this type of helpful bacteria in a purchasable product. This bacteria gets rid of clogging material naturally and helps to promote a clean and normally functioning drain.
Pipe Leak Plumbing Problems - A leaking pipe can either be an easy find or a very difficult one. Most all leaking pipes will require the services of a professional plumber like Moe plumbing to solve the problem. Pipes leak for various reasons: old pipes will corrode and sometimes deteriorate, high pressure can damage old pipes, tree roots can surround, crush, and puncture pipes, dirt can wash out under pipes creating a sag in the pipe that will eventually lead to a leak, on and on.
One thing a home owner can do to reduce the damage of pipes is to be proactive in keeping tree roots maintained and away from known pipes. Make sure that any new landscaping done on a property doesn't compromise the integrity of the plumbing pipes leading to the sewer.
High Water Bill Plumbing Problem - High water bills indicate that there is a loss of water on the property somewhere. This is a problem that will, in most instances, need to be handled by a professional plumber. Moe plumbing has the trained personnel to diagnose exactly what is causing the high water bills you may be experiencing. From there, they will take the necessary steps to fix the problem and as a result, your water bill should decrease. Most of the time, a high water bill is due to a leaking pipe somewhere that is not obvious to the home owner. Furthermore, it can be from a malfunctioning hot water heater, or a running toilet. Malfunctioning sprinkler systems or ones that run too long can also be the cause of a high water bill. Whatever the issue, the professionals at Moe plumbing can solve the issue.
A Lack of Hot Water or No Hot Water Plumbing Problem - The lack of hot water or no hot water usually means the hot water heater is malfunctioning in some capacity. It could be a problem with the gas line, and it takes a trained professional to diagnose this issue and provide a safe and permanent solution. Moe plumbing professionals are certified to take care of all natural gas related issues with a hot water heater in the safest and most competent manner. If your hot water heater does need replacing, Moe plumbing can handle every aspect of the job. New types of tankless hot water heaters available today help reduce natural gas consumption while providing efficient hot water to your home. Installation of these new types of water heaters is very specialized, and it requires a professionally trained plumber to correctly install these units. Failure to install properly could lead to fire or explosion. Moe plumbing develops a customized installation plan for every tankless hot water heater installation they do. This means that they assess every situation individually, and provide the correct size of gas lines to support the system. Safety is paramount with regard to not just the installation of tankless hot water heaters, but everything Moe plumbing does. Whether it is maintaining your existing hot water heater, fixing a broken component, or replacing the entire heater, Moe plumbing performs these services daily.
Solutions to the Top 5 Plumbing Problems
We have taken a look at the top 5 plumbing problems Moe plumbing sees on a regular basis. Some of them require easy fixes, and can be done by a home owner with some common tools and know-how. However, most of the issues mentioned will require the services of a professional plumber, such as Moe plumbing.
Moe plumbing has been serving all of Southern California since 1927, and continues to expand their business into several areas that benefit their clients and customers. Moe is available 24/7 for all types of emergency services. All plumbing repairs are handled. Some of the specialized areas Moe works in are:
- Tankless water heaters
- Kitchen and bath remodels
- Tenant improvements
- Earthquake valve installation
- Copper re-piping
- Electronic leak and sewer location
- Video sewer inspection
- Drain and sewer complete cleaning
- Sewer lining
- Sewer repair and replacement
- Trenchless piping
- Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water
- Soft water systems
Contact Moe plumbing today at 877.2GET.MOE (877.243.8663) to handle all the plumbing problems facing you today. You can feel confident that Moe has the experience and expertise to fix all plumbing problems and to provide excellent maintenance and preventative measures. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you with all your plumbing problems and issues.
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