As a homeowner, you’re bound to experience issues with your plumbing system at some point. Some problems come as your plumbing system ages, with the usual wear and tear deterioration. However, many of the issues are greatly influenced by your household habits. Your bathroom and kitchen habits can have a significant impact on how well your plumbing system serves you.
Unfortunately, most plumbing issues often go undetected for long, all the while inflicting more damage to your house. Hidden water leaks can increase your monthly bills, and you could end up paying for water you don’t use.
Plumbing problems can disrupt your daily life, so you need to do away with certain habits that might lead to trouble with your system. Take a look at how you might influence these three common plumbing problems.
Clogged Drains
Clogged or slow drains could spell disaster for your plumbing system. Clogged drains are often a result of solid debris buildup such as soap, hair, and other tough waste. Dumping such waste into your plumbing system might seem harmless at first, but with time, the trouble will start.
They can heavily impact your home’s drainage system, causing wastewater to flow back up the system. The pipes in your home also clog, creating pressure buildup since the water has no outlet. And because the pipes are under intense pressure, they can give in and burst.
Wastewater leaks can flood your home with contaminated water, destroying the structural integrity of your home’s foundation. The contaminated water can trigger harmful bacterial growth that is a health risk to you and your family. Additionally, the wastewater has a foul odor that is often difficult to withstand.
An easy fix would be to drain harsh chemicals into your pipes to unclog your drains. However, the hardened waste can be difficult to get rid of with chemicals alone. A seasoned plumbing technician has the right knowledge to
diagnose the exact clog position and unclog your drains.
Blocked Toilets
Toilet clogs are easy to identify but are pretty difficult to get rid of. Flushing large items down the bowl is one of the main reasons for blocked toilets. Hair, toys, female sanitary products, and small containers can end up blocking the toilet’s drainage system. Kids may also drop their toys down the toilet, knowingly or unknowingly.
Such large items can lodge inside the pipes and remain that way even after you flush your toilet. The water doesn’t drain off through the blockage but instead backs up into the bowl.
You may find that quick remedies such as using a plunger might not work for the extreme cases. Your plumber might only have one solution – dismantling the toilet. They can do so with exemplary professionalism, being careful not to cause more damage to your house.
Faulty Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals require a great deal of care to handle, especially when they jam. Your kitchen habits could partly be the reason behind a faulty garbage disposal. Using the appliance without running water could cause harm and create even more problems with your unit.
Additionally, dumping certain food waste such as potato peelings, bones, and cornhusks might add more expenses in repair costs. Accidentally dropping silverware down the disposal could damage the blades and cause the appliance to stop working.
However, attempting to unclog the blades by yourself is often dangerous and a huge risk of bodily injury. Plumbing professionals have the right protective gear to handle garbage disposal blades and get your unit back to perfect working condition.
Avoiding plumbing problems often boils down to proper care and maintenance of your system. Our dedicated team of experts at A -1 Affordable Plumbing Inc will work with you to ensure that your plumbing system remains functional and free of interruptions for a long time to come. Please call us today.
