Whether you are in the market for a new home or a current homeowner, no one wants to have hidden plumbing problems sneak up on them – especially expensive plumbing problems. Here are some signs of common plumbing problems that your plumber doesn’t want you to overlook.
- Multiple clogs. Clogs are a common occurrence that are generally nothing to be overly concerned about. However, multiple clogged drains within one home is a very concerning sign for problems rooted deep within the plumbing system of your home.
- Leaking pipes. What may seem like a small, insignificant drip could actually be allowing gallons of water to exit your plumbing system. Many homeowners are tempted to put off having this looked at, but doing so can result in increased costs and damage.
- Sudden increase in your water bill. Unrelated to toilets, pipes, and drains, the silent, sharp increase in monthly water bill costs is another concerning sign that often goes unnoticed. In a day and age of automatic withdrawals for many home payments, don’t let this red flag creep past you. Know what your typical water bill should look like, and note any unexplained upward trends.
- Loud plumbing. Screeching, whining, and humming from pipes is another sign that may be easy to brush off as “just a little air in the pipes.” In fact, loud plumbing can be a very serious sign of major plumbing problems. Interpreting the noises from your pipes really requires a trained ear, so don’t hesitate to have your plumber come take a listen.