Plumbing systems and appliances are extremely complex and  delicate. Plumbing is extremely important in every home.

Although you can survive living in a home that doesn’t have an air conditioner or heating system, living without plumbing can be extremely difficult in today’s modern times.

Unfortunately, plumbing fixtures and fittings are prone to several problems that can make them malfunction. Plumbing problems occur at any time.

Here are some common plumbing problems experienced in residential properties:

1. Leaking Pipes

If you own a home, you’ve probably dealt with leaking pipes. A leaking pipe can create a huge mess at home, especially when it occurs indoors. Pipe leaks require fixing soonest possible to avoid flooding, excess water loss, and other water damages.

Most pipe leaks occur at the sections where pipes are connected. A plumber can assess the extent of the problem and fix it after turning off the main water supply to the house and draining any water that might be left in the pipe.

Whatever the problem is, a professional plumber will fix or replace the leaking pipe or connector. Sometimes, leaks are caused by punctures from foreign objects or failed putty in a pipe connection. An old, rusty pipe can also leak due to wear and tear.

2. Clogged Pipes

Foreign items such as grease, oil, dirt, soap scum, and hair can clog drain pipes. Kitchen and bathroom sinks usually come with a pipe connector that has the shape of an elbow.

The connector assists in trapping foreign objects that pass through the drain from the sink. Clogged drains can be unclogged by a plumber, especially when DIY unclogging fails to remove stubborn clogs.

3. Malfunctioning Shower Head

Leaking showers are another common plumbing issue at home. In case there’s a leak around the arm area, then you should have the washer replaced.

If the water pressure from the shower head appears feeble, then it might be having a buildup of mineral. In this case, you’ll have to clean the shower head.

4. Issues with the Toilet

A toilet is a must-have plumbing appliance at every home for sanitary purposes. Toilets fail at any time. For instance, the handle may fail as a result of a broken or worn out flapper mechanism. Your toilet may also fail as a result of a clogged drainpipe.

Foreign objects other than toilet paper and human waste are common culprits of blocked toilets. In case your toilet blocks, you can unblock it using a plunger. However, if a plunger fails to unblock it, then you’d have to snake it or else call your local plumber for professional assistance.

5. Noisy Pipes

It can be quite stressful to live with noisy pipes, especially at night. While a dripping tap might be bearable, hammer sounds are loud and quite intolerable. A water hammer problem arises from extreme water pressure.

Normal water pressure in residential properties ranges between 40-70 pounds for every square inch. If the water pressure exceeds 80 for every square inch, then it will create a water hammer problem.

In case you hear some noise in your pipes, call a plumber to assess the situation and fix it. Fast Plumbers have been providing emergency plumbing services across NSW including Sydney’s eastern suburbs & inner west region.

In most cases, water hammer problems are fixed by adding a valve. The valve will reduce the water pressure to normal levels.
These plumbing problems often occur when least expected. They may occur during the daytime or even late in the night.

You don’t have to panic whenever you have a plumbing breakdown. Also, plumbing issues don’t mean that you’ll go broke. An experienced plumber can easily fix any plumbing issue you may be having. In the event that you experience a plumbing problem, contact us to have the issue fixed soonest possible.