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5 Signs It's Time to Call the Plumber

Plumbing problems are serious issues, and you don't want to take a risk with them. If the issue is just left to sit, then you could end up with major construction in your house or an expensive problem that you could not possibly afford. Some certain major problems really need to be addressed as soon as possible.

Once in awhile, your toilet might clog. It just happens when you stuff too much toilet paper down there. However, if the toilet is constantly overflowing and getting stuffed up, a more serious problem could be the cause. Instead of just plunging the toilet and hoping that it works out, you should call the plumber. The professional might find that the toilet has a clog deep down in the pipes or something is wrong with the system that is preventing it from functioning to 100% capacity.

Again, this is a problem that can come into fruition once in a while without having serious implications. When you were trimming your bangs, you might have accidentally let some hair slip into the drain and that has caused a clog. In other cases, the clog can go much deeper than that. These problems could require harsh chemicals to get out, or they could mean that the plumbers have to put a hole in the wall to open up the pipes. If the pipes in your house are old or damaged, they may need to be replaced as well.

Chances are, you've had the experience of your hair getting clogged up in the bathroom drain. Although you are not fond of this chore by any means, you've taken the time to get the strands out. Yet if you notice that the bathroom is constantly clogging up and you have a short cropped 'do or that hair is not the problem at all, you need to call a plumber. A bathroom filled with water is annoying, but it is also life-threatening for small children or pets who live in the house.

Having a little bit of water drip down onto the floor every once in awhile might not seem like a big deal, but it could be indicative of some major problems with the plumbing in your house. The issue might be that a pipe is leaking, or there could be a leak under the sink that could eventually lead to the entire unit collapsing.

When you have more than one bathroom in your house, you might feel safer leaving the problem until you can fully afford to fix it. However, in the event that you do not have more than one bathroom, you need to seriously consider calling a plumber right away. Otherwise, you could be left without a bathroom entirely, and then you might need to find another place to live.

Calling the plumber might seem like a drag, but it's necessary when you are facing these detrimental issues.

  1. Constantly Clogged Toilet
  2. The Sink Won't Drain
  3. The Bathtub Won't Drain
  4. Leaks
  5. Only One Bathroom
Last Updated: July 25, 2018