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You rely on the plumbing system in your Tampa, FL home all day. Unfortunately, your plumbing system isn’t invincible, and plumbing issues can arise at any time. With so many DIY videos online and home improvement TV shows, some homeowners attempt DIY plumbing repairs. If you don’t have formal plumbing training and experience, it can be challenging to diagnose and repair plumbing issues, and the repair is best left to a professional. One minor mistake can cause more damage or cause a flood in your home; therefore, it is best to have a plumber make the necessary repairs. If the plumbing system in your Tampa, FL home experiences any of the following issues, you should call a licensed professional right away:
#1 Leaks
Several issues can cause the pipes in your Fort Worth, TX home to leak, such as old, corroded pipes and problems with the connections. In addition, fluctuating temperatures can cause a leak. When you turn on the water, hot and cold water enters the pipes, and the temperature change can weaken the pipes, causing a crack.
Leaking pipes can cause significant water damage, mold growth and can waste water, causing your water bills to increase.
Fortunately, a plumber can fix a leaking pipe. If the leak is under a sink, it is easy to detect and simple for a licensed professional to repair. Leaks behind the walls or under your home can be harder to detect and more challenging to fix. Leak detection equipment can help the plumbing professional find the leaking pipe to be repaired or replaced.
#2 Drain Clogs
A drain clog isn’t the most serious plumbing issue possible; however, clogs are frustrating and inconvenient.
A small clog in the drain in your home will cause the water to drain slowly, which can be frustrating when performing a task that requires the water to run, such as showering, brushing your teeth, or washing the dishes.
If you plan to use a liquid drain cleaner to remove the clog in hopes of saving time and money, you may want to think again. Even if the drain cleaner removes the clog, you can’t be sure the entire clog was removed. If any part of the clog remains, it won’t be long before the water starts draining slowly again. Also, these products contain harsh chemicals that are damaging to the pipes.
A significant clog in the drain can prevent the water from going down the drain, and a liquid drain cleaner will be useless.
If you have a clogged drain, it is best to hire a plumbing service. Plumbers have the training, knowledge, and equipment necessary to remove the entire clog safely.
#3 Water Heater Issues
The water heater in your Tampa, FL home is an appliance, but it is also an essential part of your plumbing system. The water heater heats the water that comes into your home and stores it so you will have hot water when you need it.
Your water heater is a complex appliance; therefore, DIY repairs aren’t recommended. It takes just one mistake to cause more damage to the unit; therefore, if your water heater experiences any of the following issues, you should hire a plumbing service.
- No hot water
- The water isn’t getting hot enough
- You frequently run out of hot water
- Discolored hot water
- Foul-smelling hot water
- Poor hot water pressure
- Strange sounds coming from the unit
- Moisture or leaks around the unit
A licensed professional can inspect the water heater to diagnose and repair the problem. If they determine your water heater has reached the end of its lifespan, the plumber can replace it.
#4 Toilet Clogs
Toilet clogs are common and occur when you flush too much waste and toilet paper. The toilet can also clog if something is flushed that shouldn’t have been, such as baby wipes, a washcloth, or a child’s toy.
Most clogs can be removed using a plunger, and the plunger can often break up the clog enough to be flushed. If you try plunging the toilet and it isn’t effective, you should call a licensed plumber.
If the plunger didn’t help, the clog is likely too large, too solid, or located too far down the drainpipe for the plunger to be effective, and you will need a plumbing professional to remove the clog.
You can’t use the toilet until the clog is removed, which can be frustrating. If you have just one bathroom in your home, you can’t use the bathroom in your home, and you will need to call an emergency plumber.
#5 Poor Water Pressure
Adequate water pressure is essential for many household tasks, such as washing your hair and doing the dishes. Your water-based appliances also need sufficient water pressure to function correctly.
If the water pressure in your home is suddenly low or spurts, you should call a plumber right away. A few issues can cause inadequate water pressure, including:
- Problems with the main shutoff valve
- Problems with the water meter valve
- Failing pressure regulator
- A significant clog in the pipes
- Corroded pipes
- A substantial leak in the pipes
The sooner you call a licensed professional, the sooner the water pressure will be restored.
Why Choose Drain Flo Plumbing?
If you have a plumbing issue and need to hire a plumber, call Drain Flo Plumbing. We are a full-service plumbing company, serving customers since 2008. We provide a variety of plumbing services, including:
- Repiping
- Toilet repairs
- Septic services
- Plumbing repair
- Traditional and tankless water heater installation, maintenance, and repair
- Rooter services
Our plumbers are professionally trained, highly skilled, and experienced and can handle any job, whether simple or complex. If you have a plumbing emergency, we provide emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Unlike many plumbing companies, we don’t charge by the hour. Instead, we charge by the job and can give you a free estimate before the work begins. This can prevent an unpleasant surprise when you get the bill. Best of all, our work is 100 percent guaranteed.
To schedule an appointment for plumbing service, give us a call today!
