Do You Recognize These 3 Early Warning Signs of Plumbing Problems?

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We love our plumbing, and we want to make sure to keep it as happy as possible to avoid expensive repairs! Keep an eye out for these 3 warning signs:

Sputtering faucet

The symptom:

An occasional “cough” from the faucet means that there’s a little air in your plumbing system, which is normal. But if more than one faucet is sputtering, or you notice a lot of sputtering, it could mean that you have a crack or a break somewhere in a water main, which is allowing a lot of air into your system, and, if not dealt with, could lead to an extremely costly repair. 

The solution:

First, call the water department and ask them to check your meter and the surrounding lines. If the water department doesn’t find anything wrong, call us. We’ll locate the leak before it becomes a serious break that costs you money and deprives you of water service.

Dripping water 

The symptom:

A dripping pipe in the basement could just be condensation or a little leak, but keep an eye on it. If it starts dripping more than a few drops per hour, or you notice a puddle, it’s time to deal with that drip before it becomes a serious problem.

The solution:

Inspect any exposed pipes twice a year to make sure there aren’t any undiscovered drips.

Slow drains and toilets

The symptom:

Sometimes drains slow for harmless reasons, but if a drain is consistently slow for a long time, the drain pipe is partially clogged.

The solution:

Clean your drains regularly, and if you’re reaching for that plunger over and over again, give us a call.

4 Ever Plumbing • Monte Vista, CO • 719-852-6962

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