Water Leaks - It’s not hard to understand that cracked or damaged pipes = water seepage. What does that mean to you? You guessed it: reduced water pressure. When not all available water gets to your faucet, you feel the difference, and often dramatically.
Faulty Pressure Regulator - A faulty pressure regulator, the bell shaped item usually found below the hose connection at the front of your house, will cause low water pressure at every faucet in your house.
Water Tank Elevation - Location, location - this pertains to elevation too! Is your house set higher than the tank? If so, it will be difficult to maintain good water pressure.
Faulty Valves - Valves are meant to turn, but on occasion, they may slip out of the position you want them in. If the main water valve on your house is not wide open, you will find your water pressure impaired.
Mineral Deposit Build Up - Time will cause sediment and mineral deposits to build up, clogging pipes, blocking faucets and showerheads, and causing a low water pressure problem.
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With all the fun and busyness of summer, the last thing on most Williamson County homeowner’s minds is plumbing problems. Unless they have to. And then, the timing is seldom ideal. The warmer months of summer are prime time for a number of plumbing issues that may not occur at other times. So what’s a homeowner’s best line of defense against common plumbing problems? Knowledge. At First Class Plumbing, we want you to be armed with the information necessary to help you ward off untimely plumbing issues this summer. Here are the top 5 most common problems to look out for:
1. Backed Up Sewer Line - Strong summer rain showers or thunderstorms can cause a surge of water pouring into sewer pipes through cracks and cause the sewer line to back up. This is a somewhat common problem for homeowners with trees whose tree roots have spread upon the pipes, causing them to crack. At the first signs of sewer line trouble such as water from the toilet backing up into the bathtub drain, call a licensed professional like First Class Plumbing immediately.
2. Clogged Washing Machine Drain - With the kids out of school and hot weather requiring more frequent changes and washing needs, your washing machine probably gets a workout during summer months, which can put additional stress on your washing machine. Avoid the temptation to set the washing machine and run, as it is best to stay near while the machine is running. That way, if a problem arises you can stop the cycle immediately and call a professional if needed. You should also move the machine out from the wall a little to prevent the hose from kinking.
3. Clogged Garbage Disposal - Another by-product of summertime fun is garbage disposal issues. The two chief culprits when it comes to clogged disposals and other problems: gardening and grilling. It can be tempting to pour off small amounts of grease from grilling down the drain. And you’d be amazed how many excess bits of garden goodness end up stuck in the blades of disposals everywhere. Even if you think it’s a small enough amount to not cause trouble, don’t do it. As with most things in life, when it comes to your in-sink garbage disposal, a little common sense goes a long way.
4. Irrigation System Issues - If your home is outfitted with an inground irrigation system, always inspect and clean the sprinkler heads at the start of the season. The heads are easily clogged or damaged with mowing and other activities, so always be sure to take the necessary care, including mowing the lawn only when the sprinkler heads are lowered.
5. Clogged Toilets - Just like the washing machine - but even more so; your home’s toilets are also getting a workout with heavy kid activity in the summer. Emphasizing the importance of using no more toilet paper than necessary and flushing only the toilet is actually used is key. Keeping a plunger on hand will generally take care of common clogs, but don’t hesitate to call a professional for stubborn clogs and flushing issues. Modern toilets are increasingly made with lighter-weight components, which break more easily with heavier use.
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