5 Signs You Need to Call Out a Plumber
Sometimes it’s hard to know whether you should try to fix a problem yourself without calling in a plumber. You may be worried that calling a plumber is the expensive option; however, it can often prevent a problem worsening and causing extensive damage – especially if the underlying cause is a blockage or leak.
Here are some of the top reasons why people need to call a plumber – and some things to try yourself before you do.
1. No water supply in your house
This is a serious inconvenience that needs to be addressed immediately. Your lack of water could be down to a variety of issues, such as water mains leaks, blocked or frozen pipes or hidden leaks within your property. A plumber will be able to carry out the necessary checks to isolate and fix the problem.
2. Low water pressure
If your shower is feeble, making it hard to wash shampoo from your hair, then you may have a problem with low water pressure. If the problem is just limited to your shower, it may be down to your shower unit, shower head or the flexible hose connecting the two. However, low water pressure that’s affecting more than just one appliance is more likely to be caused by hidden leaks, which a plumber will be able to track down.
3. The stench of sewage
If there’s a nasty pong in your home, this is likely down to blocked drainage pipes. Anything from soap and hair to food waste can build up to cause a blockage. You can try a chemical drain cleaner yourself, and you can use a ‘drain snake’ and/or plunger to tackle the problem. If none of this works, it’s time to call a plumber.
4. No warm water
If your water isn’t warming up, this is likely to be because of a problem with your boiler; a common cause is sediment build-up, but there can be other issues too. It’s wise to get your boiler serviced regularly in order to prevent problems from occurring, but when they do, it’s definitely time to call a qualified technician.
5. An overflowing toilet
The most likely cause is a blockage caused by too much toilet paper, or putting wipes or sanitary items down the toilet. You may be able to clear the blockage yourself with the help of a plunger, coat hanger or toilet snake, but if the problem persists, you’ll need the plumber. Another possible cause is the flapper in the cistern; this is something your plumber can easily replace.
Need a plumber?
If you’ve encountered any of these problems and need a quick, clean, professional solution, get in touch with ADS today. Our highly qualified and experiences team will be able to find the cause and rectify the problem in no time.