Tag: Plumbing Problems
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Aging Shut-Off Valves That Can Flood Your Home
You decide to replace a bathroom faucet over the weekend. Everything seems simple at first. Therefore, you turn the shut-off valves under the sink to stop the water supply. However, the old valve suddenly starts dripping when you turn it back on. Minutes later, the leak becomes a steady stream of water soaking the cabinet…
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Hidden Toilet Leaks Caused by Bad Wax Rings
You notice a small amount of water around the base of the toilet after flushing. At first, it seems minor. Therefore, you wipe it up and assume the bathroom floor simply got wet during cleaning. A few weeks later, the bathroom develops a strange odor. Then, the flooring near the fixture starts feeling soft. Eventually,…
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Grease and Oil Buildup Hidden Inside Your Pipes
You finish cooking breakfast and pour leftover bacon grease into the kitchen sink. Then, you run hot water because it seems like the grease disappears instantly. At first, everything drains normally. However, weeks later, the kitchen sink begins draining slowly. Soon afterward, strange odors develop near the fixture, and wastewater starts backing up unexpectedly. Grease…
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Flushable Wipes That Cause Expensive Plumbing Problems
You flush a wipe because the package says “flushable.” The toilet flushes normally, so everything seems fine. However, weeks later, the bathroom sink drains slowly, the toilet gurgles, and wastewater backs up into the tub. Many homeowners never realize that flushable wipes that cause expensive plumbing problems are often responsible for hidden sewer line blockages…
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Chemical Drain Cleaner Problems That Damage Pipes
A homeowner notices water draining slowly in the shower after several busy mornings. Therefore, they grab a bottle of chemical drain cleaner hoping for a quick and easy solution. At first, the drain improves slightly. However, the same clog returns again a short time later. Eventually, the homeowner keeps pouring more chemicals into the drain…