Recognizing the warning signs of a plumbing issue means you can schedule plumbing repairs before the problem gets worse. When you ignore a plumbing issue, it only gets bigger and becomes more expensive to fix. No plumbing issue is too big or small for our service professionals, so if you see any of these warning signs, call us right away to schedule residential plumbing repair services:
- Signs of a water leak or water damage: rotting wood, wet spots, puddles on the floor, rusted or corroded fixtures, water stains, sagging ceilings, mold or mildew growth, foundation or wall cracks, peeling paint or plaster, or musty smell.
- Changes in water pressure, color, taste, or smell.
- No hot water, a pilot light that won’t stay lit, or any plumbing fixture that isn’t working properly.
- Clogged drains you can’t fix yourself with a plunger or drain cleaner.
- A clogged drain and clogged toilet at the same time.
- A toilet that keeps backing up, overflowing, or has changes in the water level.
- A water bill or water heating bill suddenly increases significantly for no reason.
- Puddles of water in your yard or unexplained flooding.
- Standing water around drains.
- Basement or garage flooding.
- Dirty water or sewage backing up into your sink, toilet, tub, or shower.
- Foul odors throughout your home, like sewer smells, sulfur, mold or mildew, or rotting food.
- Any other plumbing issue you can’t fix yourself or are worried about might be a sign of a bigger problem.
