Many people consider it a personal DIY triumph when they solve a plumbing problem or handle a plumbing project without the help of a professional plumber. It feels great to solve a technical hitch without professional help. There are some simple plumbing issues that do not necessarily require the services of a professional San Diego plumber. A clogged drain is a good example of a common plumbing problem that you can handle on your own. You can use a plunger or a plumber’s snake to dislodge the clog and have your drainage system working again. You can also pour boiling water down your drain pipes to melt the clogging muck. You can even go a step further and create a vinegar and baking soda solution to unclog your drains. And if all these homemade remedies fail, you can always pour a commercial liquid drain cleaner down your drain pipes to clear the clog. Another simple DIY plumbing problem is a visible slow-leaking pipe. You can easily fix such a leak by covering the leaking crack or hole with plumbing tape or gauze. Not all plumbing problems are as simple as the ones mentioned above. This is why you need to call a professional plumber from time to time when the plumbing issue is a bit serious and complicated. The following are some of the instances when you need to call a professional plumber in your home for assistance.
Water Heater Malfunction
Many water heater problems are quite serious. These problems are also quite technical in nature. This is because water heaters are critical plumbing installations that require extensive knowledge and skills to fix. If you are having a serious water heater malfunction, then you should call your local plumber immediately for a professional diagnosis and solution. Some serious water heater problems include low temperature hot water, slow water heating, and leaking. Some severe water heater problems that require emergency plumbing services include water heater explosions and total water heater failure.
Sewer Line Leaks And Backups
Sewer line problems are some of the most critical plumbing problems at home. For starters, the sewer system usually runs underground. This poses a problem of access. In other words, you will not be able to access or even diagnose your sewer system problem without all the necessary plumbing tools, equipment, and technology. Sewer line backups are caused by many different agent including sewer line clogs, leaks, penetration by tree roots, and many more. You cannot accurately diagnose a sewer line problem without accessing the underground sewer line network. Professional plumbers use underground sewer camera inspection to pinpoint the problem before fixing it.
Water Supply Problems
If you are suffering water supply problems, then you need to get in touch with your water company and your local plumber for assistance. You should first consult your water supply company to determine whether the problem is from their end. But if they have no water supply issues, then you need a professional licensed plumber to diagnose the problem.
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