| If you are not a qualified plumber, you should avoid | | | | Shower problems: if you feel that the temperature |
| tackling more serious plumbing problems as this can | | | | of the water fluctuates, then this is likely caused by |
| lead to further damages and cost you a lot more | | | | the thermocouple of your water heater. Other |
| than fixing the original problem. | | | | common problems of the water heaters are |
| However, it is always useful to know what the most | | | | damaged shut-off valves and corroded pipes. |
| common types of plumbing problems are, what | | | | Toilet problems: if not fixed on time, these are the |
| causes them, and how they can be prevented. | | | | problems that are likely to cost you the most in |
| Clogged sink: this is the most frequently encountered | | | | water bills. If your toilet flushes, but the water keeps |
| problem that is caused by soap residue, grease, hair, | | | | running, then you will have to fix your toilet flush |
| and other foreign objects that clog the drains. The | | | | tank and the most common problem there are flush |
| main symptoms of such problem are slow drainage | | | | valves that don't seal properly, refill valve leaks, and |
| and even water coming back into the sink. | | | | float that is too high or too low. Flushing tissue in the |
| Tub problems: are also almost always caused by a | | | | toilet can also cause troubles and can result in |
| clogged drain and you are likely to see the water | | | | blocked or slaw drainage. |
| drainage stopping completely or slowing down. | | | | This advice should be helpful in many problems. |