July 22, 2024

4 Things That Can Happen if You Ignore Your Plumbing Issues

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July 22, 2024

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Whatever you do, don't ignore your plumbing issues. Quality plumbing is essential to ensure you have clean water coming into your home and proper management of waste. Failure to take any issues seriously can result in expenses and poor quality of life. Here are four things that can happen when you don't call a plumbing service for issues.

1. No Flushing


Can you imagine not being able to flush your toilet? Well, that can become a reality if you ignore signs of a slow drain. If your toilet is flushing slower than normal or water is taking forever to drain out of your sinks and tubs, that's a sign of a clog or full septic tank. A plumbing service can use a plumbing snake to get rid of any clogs and use diagnostic tools to check the health of your sewer line.

2. Sudden Flooding


It doesn't take a natural disaster for your home to flood. Leaks can start with a barely noticeable trickle. The first signs may be a higher water bill or a water meter that keeps rising, even though you're not using more water. Over time, that crack may get bigger and create a busted pipe. If a pipe bursts in your home, it can flood, and the worst time it may happen is when you're away on your summer vacation. If that water sits on your floors for days or weeks, it will ruin them and would be a major expense to repair.

3. Structural Damage


Your floors aren’t the only structural damage that can happen from a plumbing mishap. Water stains on walls or ceilings may come from a roof leak or a leak in the pipes in your walls. If you let the issue go, it provides more time for a mold to develop. It can also cause your foundation to rot. If the problem is exacerbated, a wall or ceiling can collapse.

4. Infestations


Did you know infestations can happen due to a lack of plumbing upkeep? When water pools in your drains, it can create a welcome habitat for bugs seeking water. Pooling water attracts mosquitoes that can lay up to 100 eggs in one setting, according to the CDC.


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