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The plumbing system in your Fernandina, FL, home is very complex. With all of the videos online these days that can teach you to do home repairs, more and more homeowners are making home repairs DIY projects. While this is fine for some jobs, if you are having an issue with your plumbing system, you should hire a licensed plumber.
If you are having any of the following issues, you should call a licensed professional as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the worse the problem will become.
#1 Multiple Clogged Drains
When just one of the drains in your home is clogged, it can be very frustrating. Just one clogged drain can make daily household tasks difficult. When you have multiple clogged drains in your home, it can make things even more challenging. If you have multiple clogged drains, you should call a licensed plumber immediately. The problem could be due to a large clog located deep in the plumbing system, affecting every drain in the house. This is a major job, and it should not be a DIY project. A plumber might need to send a camera down the drain to figure out exactly where the drain is located so that it can be removed. Until you call a professional, your drains won’t function properly.
#2 Leaking Pipes
If your pipes are leaking, it is an emergency situation, and you should call a licensed professional immediately. In some cases, you will see water dripping from the pipes under the faucet. If the leaking pipe is behind a wall or hidden, you will notice water spots on the ceiling, on the walls, or near the floor. If you don’t call a licensed plumber immediately, you are putting your home at great risk. If you don’t call a professional immediately, your home can sustain serious water damage. If the foundation or load-bearing walls are affected, the safety of your home and family will be at risk. Also, the water leaking from the pipes can promote the growth of mildew and mold. These issues can threaten the health of your family, particularly those with allergies and respiratory issues.
When you call a professional, they will repair the leaking pipe and then evaluate the extent of the water damage.
#3 Leaking Faucets
If there is a leaking faucet in your Fernandina, FL home, it is not something that should be ignored. It is important that you call a licensed plumber right away. Some homeowners will try to repair the problem themselves by tightening the faucet with a wrench. Unfortunately, this is just a temporary fix. A faucet is made up of tiny moving parts. If the faucet is leaking, it means that something inside isn’t functioning properly, and it needs to be repaired by a licensed professional.
Some people will just ignore the problem. After a day or so, you get used to the sound of the dripping water to the point where you don’t even hear it anymore. Ignoring the problem is a costly mistake. A dripping faucet can waste up to five gallons of water each day, which will cause a significant increase in your water bill. If you ignore the issue, you will be paying a lot of money for wasted water.
As soon as you notice that the faucet in your home is leaking, you should call a licensed professional.
#4 Water Heater Issues
If your water heater isn’t functioning properly, you should call a professional right away. There are several signs that your water heater needs to be repaired.
- No hot water: If you aren’t getting any hot water or if it isn’t getting hot enough, you should call a professional. The problem could be with the thermostat, the heating element, or gas or oil water heaters; there could be a pilot light problem. It would take the experience of a plumber to figure out what is causing the problem and then make the necessary repairs.
- Running out of hot water: If you notice that you can’t even make it through a shower without running out of hot water, the water heater is probably the problem. When sediment builds up on the bottom of the tank, there won’t be as much room for the stored hot water. When there is less room, you will have less hot water, which could be why you are running out so fast. The issue could also be a faulty heating element, and only half of the tank is staying heated.
- Rusty hot water: If the hot and cold water is coming out rusty, you likely have corroded pipes. If just the hot water is coming out rusty, the problem is likely with the water heater and should be checked out by a plumber immediately. The rust is likely due to corrosion or sediment that has built up inside the water tank. Rusty water isn’t safe for bathing, cooking, or drinking; therefore, you should call a professional as soon as you notice the problem.
- Strange sounds coming from the water heater: If your water heater is working properly, you shouldn’t hear anything more than a low-level hum. If you hear a banging or clanging sound coming from the water heater, there is likely sediment knocking around inside. If you don’t call a plumber right away, the sediment can damage the tank, resulting in a flood.
- Moisture or water around the water heater: There should never be water or moisture around the water tank. It could be something simple like a broken or disconnected hose or something more serious like a leaking water heater. Because both issues can cause serious water damage, you should call a plumber right away.
If you are having any issues with the plumbing system in your home, contact Bert Norman’s Plumbing Inc. We are a family-owned and operated business and are certified by the state. We have been providing quality plumbing services to residential and business customers in the area since 1985.
We understand that plumbing issues can be serious, and many can put your home and family at risk. Because of this, we offer emergency service 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
If you need the help of a plumber, give us a call today.