League City Plumbing Repairs

League City Plumbing Repairs Plumbers Cannot Ignore

Indoor plumbing was a game-changing innovation developed in residential housing throughout the 1800s and became a standard construction method in the 1930s. We depend on plumbing for everyday life—cleaning, cooking, grooming, and waste elimination—enough so that we cannot imagine life without it.

Yet plumbing remains hard to fathom for many homeowners. It is easy to recognize problems, but solutions are harder to find. Here are some League City Plumbing Repairs that often arise that should not be ignored.

Plumbing has two major divisions—supply (clean water) and wastewater (either gray or black water). Supply water is clean, drinkable water transported from a pump or water utility that comes to the home via a network of pipes under pressure. Clean water is held at the ready for use with various styles of faucets.

Wastewater is a network of gravity drains that transport water away from the home after it has been used. Both supply and wastewater can develop problems, and the solutions for the problems might be very different. Common League City Plumbing Repairs that cannot be ignored include:

League City Plumbing Repairs Issue: Low Pressure

This is a supply network problem. The problem may present itself in several ways. It might be a problem with one faucet or toilet, or it might be a problem at every supply node. Several root problems cause low pressure.

• It could be the result of wider issues with the municipal water system.
• It may be the result of a leak in the supply network, either indoors or outdoors.
• It may indicate a buildup of mineral or organic material inside the supply network.

These are problems that will not go away without solutions normally provided by professional plumbers.

League City Plumbing Repairs Issue: Faucet Leaks

A leaking faucet is a supply-side issue. Media and the entertainment industry have used a dripping faucet as the epitome of annoyance, but the drip of a faucet is a problem deeper than minor annoyance.

• A leaking faucet is usually an easy fix with the proper tools and training. Often, minerals in the water supply have damaged an inexpensive O-ring.
• Homeowners are paying for the water leaking away.
• Leaking water escapes from the faucet slowly, often leaving a hard-to-remove stain in the sink.

Leaks do not go away on their own, so don’t ignore them.

League City Plumbing Repairs Issue: A Flowing Toilet

Another supply problem happens when a toilet flows or surges between flushes. Similar to a leaking faucet, the solution is often an easy fix with the proper tools and training.

• The water loss in a toilet is usually much higher with a toilet than a faucet. Stopping this leak will impact the water bill.
• Usually, the cause of a running toilet is worn along the edges of the flapper valve or a failing fill mechanism.

If you suspect your toilet is running or surging, insert a few drops of food coloring into the tank and observe the toilet bowl between flushes. If the water in the bowl turns the same color as the tank, the toilet is running (perhaps very slowly). This is a problem that will not go away on its own and needs to be addressed by a plumber.

League City Plumbing Repairs Issue: Water Leaks

A pipe leak can be a supply or a drain problem, but remember, the supply network of pipes contains water under pressure, so they are usually very noticeable. Drain leaks pose a particular problem since the gray or black water from drains carries hazardous materials from the home. When any water leaks inside a home, it can result in:

• Damage to home surfaces, furniture, and belongings.
• Mold can develop on wet surfaces, especially inside walls and under carpets.
• This water can also create corrosion on some surfaces.

Leaks do not go away on their own and the problem usually gets worse, so call a plumber.

League City Plumbing Repairs Issue: Clogged Drains

Water will never clog a drain, but the things we put in water will; the solutions for clogs depend on the items that make their way into the drain. From toys and socks, to too much TP, or kitchen grease or oil, each clog has a different solution, but clogs come in two basic types.

• Clogs close to the drain or toilet bowl.
• Clogs far from the drain or toilet bowl.

Often, a clog near the drain can be dislodged with a plunger or a short drain snake. Problem clogs or those at a distance from the drain require professional plumbing assistance.

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