Common Springtime Plumbing Issues | Plumbing Repairs Covington

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Dealing with plumbing issues is frustrating. Regardless of the season, having a plumbing problem is never ideal. Warm weather brings on new challenges your plumbing system may be facing, so Liberty wants to help ensure your plumbing is ready to go for the season ahead. Following are some common springtime plumbing issues you should keep your eye out for.

Low Water Pressure

Low water pressure in the shower can be inconvenient, but it’s much more than just that- it’s a sign that your plumbing system has an issue that needs to be looked at. It could be caused by blocked pipes, leaking pipes, or another issue. If you have unusually low water pressure in your shower or any of your sinks for several days and it doesn’t return back to normal, we recommend you call a plumber.

Leaking Pipes

In the winter, your pipes could fill up with snow, freeze, and then begin to crack. In the spring and summer when the weather warms up, the pipes may expand even more, causing even more cracks. If you have an old plumbing system, your pipes are at an even higher risk of cracking.

However, preventing leaking or frozen pipes is easy – we recommend having them insulated and checked by a plumber before winter starts each year. This will ensure that they’re not at risk of freezing and cracking. You should also disconnect your hose from the outside faucet as soon as the weather gets cold.

Clogged Drains

A lot of aspects from wintertime may contribute to clogged drains that worsen during the spring. Gifts you received from the holidays such as bath bombs, beads, or salts can all clog your drain. If you don’t consistently clean out your shower drain and the materials are just sitting in there, then your drains are more likely to act up once spring rolls around. If you notice that your shower isn’t draining properly, you are most likely dealing with a clog.

Toilet Clogs

Toilet clogs can happen any time of year, so it’s best to always make sure the toilets in your home are flushing properly. An easy test to determine if your toilets are in good shape is to put a few drops of food coloring into the water tank and wait about an hour. After an hour, if you check on it and the water in the bowl changes color, then you have a leak that needs to be fixed right away. If it didn’t change color, then you know the water in the tank is not leaking.

Remember that only toilet paper should be going into the toilet – never throw in wet wipes or any other items or substances. 

Contact Us Today For Plumbing Services

The best way to ensure your plumbing and drainage systems are ready for spring is to contact Liberty Plumbing. When you choose our plumbing company, you can trust that you are getting the best possible plumbing service in Atlanta. Our expertly trained and dedicated plumbing technicians are ready to take on any plumbing issue, big or small.

For experienced plumbers in Covington and surrounding areas, give Liberty a call today!