Plumbing problems might have even irritated the great Indus Valley civilization which is the among first recorded in history to have a plumbing system!

As with any system we humans make problems arise so are the repair methods. With the help of professional plumber you also can get rid of pluming issues.

In this article we will look at some common plumbing problems and how to repair them.

• Low pressure water 

Water usually comes out at higher pressure through the tap because of the lower cross section area of the tap in comparison to the cross section area of the pipe leading to the tap. This is one of the basics of fluid dynamics. 

So in case you feel that water is not fast enough or not having enough pressure or not enough water is not coming then you can suspect this.

This may be due to some cloths or blocks in your pipe or other reason related to motor pumps.

Fix quickly because insufficient water means insufficient hygiene. Also blocks in pipes are heaven for growth of microorganisms which can potentially cause many diseases. 

Also this low pressure water system can corrode the pipe which may be manifested as the color change in the water. 

Repair : Cleaning pipe to remove blockage there are DIY techniques but however calling local professional cleaners and plumbers would be better as it is difficult and time consuming to do DIY cleaning ,calling for tap and water pump services. 

• Leakages from pipes 

Nothing might be more common and more irritating than leakages. 

Repair : There are however DIY (Do it Yourself) repairs such as dry cleaning of pipes, waterproof tapes, special sticky glues, epoxy putty etc. 

The better and quicker the repair then better will be the outcome of the result. 

In case DIY repairs won’t work then don’t hesitate to call local professional plumbers. They are experts in this and provide permanent and long term repairs for your problem.

• Continuous or running toilet 

This is also among the common plumbing problems that needed to be fixed as soon as possible. There is a lot of water wastage in this process. 

The reasons could be many, improper flushing, leakage of pipes etc.

Repair : There are some DIY techniques available on YouTube however these techniques are very difficult to execute first time and can cause more damage. 

Here also calling out professional plumbers would be the best option.

• Clogging of the drain

This is also very much irritating to find that maybe your kitchen sink, wash basin or bath tub doesn’t drain the water properly. This may be due to improper cleaning or blocked pipe.

Repair :  This can be corrected by cleaning the drain and pipes if possible,

If not then call out your blocked drains plumber for further analysis and repair. 

•  Broken or crushed pipes 

Due to high pressure or corrosion or external issues, pipes can get cracked, crushed or even broken. 

Repair : Call your local plumber and if possible repair otherwise replace that specific pipe. They can fix your plumbing problems.

Hope this article provided an insight for the common plumbing problems and the repairs for the same.