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If you have a plumbing system, you have most likely experienced some of the following common plumbing problems. The best way to avoid these common plumbing issues to hire a professional and trusted plumber for preventive maintenance services. If you are currently experiencing any of the following issues, you should contact a plumbing service provider right away. If you experience these issues often, you should have your trusted and professional inspect and repair your plumbing system as soon as possible. This will prevent it from happening again while getting down to the root of the problem by fixing plumbing issues as soon as they happen, you could be preventing another plumbing failure because your entire plumbing system is connected. If you live in the area, and are in need of a plumber, contact Drain Flo plumbing today.
Clogged Drains
Clogged drains may be the most common plumbing issue and perhaps the most annoying because it seems to happen so often. If you opted to get a reoccurring plumber, then you may experience this less than others. Drains become clogged for a multitude of reasons. The most common reason is a mass of debris that may become built up over time. The most common sink cloggers are hair and oil. Clogs are not usually serious issues and can be fixed with a simple call to your local plumber, however, if the clog is left for too long, it can become so deeply lodged that it will require special removal techniques to get rid of it. It is important to act fast when you notice a clog and contact a professional. You will want to do this because plumbing technicians have the experience, knowledge, and training that will help you remove the cause of the clog from your drains completely.
DIY clog removals do not work as well and efficiently as a professional plumbing technician would. Most people use over the counter drain cleaners, such as Drano to unclog their drains, while this does work some of the time, it could be doing more damage than good. This is because chemical drain cleaners may not be able to eat through all of the hair, Greece, and other forms of debris as it claims to. This is because the thicker and more mass a clog has the harder it will be to dissolve. This can lead to more and more debris piling up and cause your clog to become a mass.
Over the counter chemical drain cleaners can also damage your drains. These chemicals can cause damage to your drainage system due to the harsh components present in the chemical. This can lead to kinks, cracks, and breaks in your drainage line. If you have clogs, contact a professional plumber right away. It is important you have a professional clean your pipes because they will be able to accurately assess and clean your pipe system without leaving any residue behind. Professionals use water hydro water technology to gently and thoroughly clean drains. This will not damage your pipe system and will get rid of any debris lurking in your plumbing system. If you live in the Tampa, FL, area, and are in need of professional drain cleaning services, contact Drain Flo Plumbing.
Running Toilet
Running toilets may not seem like much of a problem, however, a running toilet can end up costing you a lot of money. Allowing your toilet to run is literally like flushing your money down the toilet because water costs money. A running toilet is also a contributor to a huge waste of water resources. Running toilets happen often and the cause may be a variety of things. In order to prevent your toilet from running ever again, you should have a plumber repair your running toilet and identify the cause.
The mechanisms in your toilet consist of a chain, lids, pulleys, and other fixtures that make your toilet flush, fill with water, and repeat. When one of these components becomes loose, faulty, or broken, it can cause your toilet to run. Many times, a running toilet is a symptom of a loose chain in the toilet. By reattaching this chain, you can easily stop your toilet from running, however, if this happens often or the chain is attached and the toilet is still running, you need to contact a plumber right away. The cause of your running toilet could be something more serious.
Sewage Back-ups
A sewage backup is not as common as a running toilet or a clogged drain, but they do happen. When sewage backup happens, it is easy to assume it is just a clog, however, sewage backups are different and have more serious implications than simple clogs do. A sewage backup can be caused by a clog, however. This is why it is so important to have a professional plumbing technician assess your plumbing system whenever you suspect you have a clog. This is a sure way to avoid mistaking sewage back up for a clog.
Mistaking sewage back up for a clog can be dangerous because handling clog and sewage back up should be done differently. Clogs can lead to bacteria and microbial build-up, however, a sewage backup is bound to have dangerous microbes present in the sewage. This can be dangerous if you do not realize that you are living in literal filth. It’s easy to tell sewage backups and clogs apart if you notice any of the following signs. If the backup is dark in color and thick in texture you can assume that it’s a sewage backup. If the backup has a foul odor it is most likely sewage back up and not a clog.
If it is indeed sewage back up and not a clog, contact an emergency plumber. Sewage backups are health hazards and can lead to extensive damage to your property. If you live in the Tampa, FL, area and are in need of a plumber, contact Drain Flo Plumbing for assistance.
