Common Bathroom Plumbing Issues

Having a functional bathroom is one of the most critical features of any home or business. We often take the convenience of our toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs for granted until something goes wrong and we cannot use them. Unfortunately, plumbing issues are one of those inevitabilities when it comes to owning a home, condo, apartment, or business. Issues often arise from old fixtures and utilities that need to be replaced as normal wear and tear begin to take their toll. In other cases, our plumbing may stop working correctly because of improper use or lack of required maintenance.

At Plumbing Utah Heating & Air, we have experience fixing all plumbing issues, big or small. Below is a list of the most common daily plumbing issues and what usually causes them. More importantly, we give helpful hints about how to avoid these issues in the future.

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Bathroom plumbing issues and what causes them

Dripping Fixtures

Dripping fixtures like faucets, spouts, and showerheads are wasteful and costly. Sometimes, these drips are caused by a worn-out O-ring or washer, a straightforward replacement that can be done without calling a plumber. In some cases, though, corrosion or improper fixture installation could cause the problem.

If you find that one of your fixtures is leaking:

Check if your fixture’s O-ring or washer is worn and replace them.

If it is not that issue, call a plumber to diagnose the source of the problem and fix it for you.

Leaky Pipes

Pipes that leak are a lot more complicated as they can be caused by all sorts of potential plumbing problems, including but not limited to:

• Clogs
• Pipe Corrosion
• Pipe Joint Damage
• Broken Seal on Pipe Joints
• Excessive water pressure (that may cause, in some cases, the pipe to burst.)

It doesn’t matter what is causing the pipe to leak. This common plumbing problem is very time-sensitive and needs to be fixed as soon as possible. The longer the pipes are ignored, the more potential damage they can cause to both your plumbing system and your property.

Running Toilet

Running toilets are far more costly than dripping fixtures, as they can waste over 200 gallons of water daily.

In most cases, the issues that can cause a toilet to run continuously include:

• Refill tube defect
• Worn out flapper
• Corroded toilet handles

Repairing a constantly running toilet is usually a more straightforward fix than more significant plumbing problems. If you need help, contact us today, and we will assist you in replacing any necessary parts to get your toilet back in tip-top shape.

Weak Water Pressure

Having the correct water pressure makes things easier for your plumbing system and can cause some damage. Often, low water pressure could be a result of the following:

• Water leaks around the property
• Pipe corrosion
• Drain clog
• Cracked sewer line

This is a more advanced problem that will require a technician to come over to your property and use special tools to make sure that your pipes are in good shape and that you don’t have potentially corroded pipes elsewhere that may be causing water damage to your property, especially in lower levels.

Sump Pump Failure

These failures can be related to a unit problem or another external issue. Usually, the cause includes:

• Stuck switch
• Clogged pipes
• Improper installation
• Wear and Tear or Aging of the system. After ten years, these systems are more likely to experience these types of failures.

Water Heater Issues

Water is an extreme necessity, especially during the winter months. When your water heater does not produce hot water, it’s likely to be caused by issues like:

• Heating element failures
• Sediment Buildup in the system
• Broken electrical connections
• Improper installation
• Wrong size unit for the property’s needs

All your plumbing repair needs are covered at Plumbing Utah, whether you’re dealing with a common plumbing problem or a time-sensitive emergency.