While a constantly dripping faucet or running toilet may not seem like important plumbing repairs, don’t ignore them. A small annoyance can quickly become a serious and expensive issue. Before you end up slogging through an ankle-deep plumbing backup and wondering how you’ll pay for the repairs, contact Trio Heating & Air Conditioning, the San Francisco plumbing experts.
The experts at Trio diagnose various types of plumbing problems. Whether a foreign object got into your pipes, an inappropriate substance was poured down the drain, or your plumbing is just old and needs an update, Trio can help.
Here are some indicators that you need home plumbing repair:
Slow drains or standing water: This can be a local problem, such as an obstruction in the trap below the drain, or it may indicate that you need a whole plumbing system repair, particularly if multiple drains are slow.
Low water pressure: Low water pressure can be an issue with the water supply or your home’s plumbing. Clogged and corroded pipes and improperly operating valves, regulators, and fixtures may also cause low pressure.
Discolored water: Brown, black, grayish, or even green-tinted water, along with cloudy water or water containing foreign particulates, may indicate a problem.
Noisy pipes: Gurgling, clanging, and screeching sounds, among others, coming from your pipes may mean high water pressure, trapped air, or loose connections and fittings.
Bad odors: A sewage or strong sulfur odor could mean backed up, cracked, or broken pipes. Address this quickly because it could indicate the presence of harmful bacteria.
Water spots: Damaged plumbing may slowly drip water and create water spots on ceilings, floors, and walls, but plumbing leak detection can be difficult. Water can travel along pipes and other surfaces, so the location of the water spot isn’t necessarily where the leak is. Professional plumbing services can quickly locate the leak with minimal disruption.
Increased water bill: Even a slow drip impacts your bill over time, but a crack or break in an unseen pipe can cause an immediate, drastic spike in your water bill.
Here are some of the most common plumbing system repairs homeowners face.
Leaky pipe repair: Most people have experienced the constant drip of a leaky faucet or the annoying sound of a running toilet.
Clogged pipe repair: A clog is a common drain repair because your pipes experience pressure from both inside and outside. On the inside, hair and other materials end up in the drain, causing blockages, and from the outside, plant roots may get into your pipes.
Water heater repair: If you constantly run out of hot water, it could be due to sediment buildup or a faulty heating element.
Garbage disposal repair: Forcing too much or the wrong kind of material into your disposal can cause a breakdown.
Sump pump repair: The problem with a sump pump failure is that you often don’t know it’s broken until the water rises. Have a plumber check it before your broken sump pump requires an emergency plumbing repair.
Sewage backups: Tree roots and grease can accumulate and back up your system. Sewage in your home smells bad and is a potentially serious health risk.
In the worst-case scenario, a burst pipe might release hundreds of gallons of water into your home. In addition to damaging your belongings, all that water can create extremely hazardous situations like sewage backups, damaged gas lines, and compromised electrical systems.
First — if you can do it safely — shut off your home’s main water supply. Then, call the expert plumbers at Trio. We’ll be there as soon as possible to perform emergency plumbing repairs and stop the onslaught of water.
There are a few steps you can take to prevent plumbing issues from happening in your home.
Don’t use your drains like a garbage can. Keep them clear and clean to prevent the accumulation of hair, grease, and other debris. A clean drain also helps prevent pests.
Store-bought or DIY liquid drain cleaners are a quick fix, but they can be corrosive to pipes over time.
Hot grease is liquid and may seem harmless to pour down the drain. However, grease thickens as it cools, then solidifies and becomes tacky. It becomes the perfect medium for accumulating hair and other debris and creating blockages.
If you notice a problem with your plumbing, call the professionals at Trio right away. The issue may only get bigger and more expensive the longer you wait.
Doing repairs yourself may seem like a good idea at first, but there’s great potential for problems. Things can spin out of control in a hurry. Your plumbing system is interconnected, and a wrong move in one place may cause a backup or issue somewhere else. DIY also involves purchasing the right parts, materials, and even costly specialized tools.
That’s why you should call the professionals at Trio. We have the expertise and tools to fix your plumbing problems correctly the first time.