ABERDEEN EMERGENCY PLUMBERS

Top Causes of Plumbing Problems

 Can you ditch the bad habits that cause plumbing problems?

Have you had a leak beneath your sink that soaked your cabinet before you found it?

Wash your hands of these top causes of plumbing problems to enjoy lower utility costs and less frequent plumbing repairs.

Don’t Delay Plumbing Repairs

If you have a small leak in your bathroom sink, you can deal with the drip and you don’t see a need to call a plumber for something so seemingly minor. But while that dripping may not seem significant now, delaying the plumbing repair can only allow that leak to worsen. As a result, it can cause further damage to your pipes, surrounding cabinetry and wood fixtures.

That leak may be a minor annoyance for you, but you will quickly start seeing:

• Your water bills rise.
• Reduced indoor air quality because of biological growth; water can lead to mold or mildew. Contaminated indoor air is one of the top five environmental health risks. These contaminants cause runny eyes, headaches, fatigue and dry skin and can create unsafe situations for allergy and asthma sufferers.
• Damage to your home’s structure.

Eventually, you’ll need to get that leak fixed. The longer you put off plumbing repair, the more costly the inevitable repair.

Don’t Throw Food Waste in the Drain

It may be tempting to rinse all of your leftover food down the drain, but food waste often causes problems in your plumbing system as they may collect and clog. Certain foods, like coffee grounds, tea leaves and fibrous foods don’t break down well, as a result, they can cause further damage. Dumping grease and oil into the sink can also cause blockages.

Don’t Wash Hair Down the Drain

Little of the hair you shave over the sink or the locks that wash down the shower drain, these fibres easily cling together, grease, soap and various substances. These materials can cause a significant drain blockage. Use mesh guards in your drains to catch hair before it can go down.

Don’t Allow Dirt to Clog Your Pipes

Washing too much mud and dirt down your drain too often can cause build-ups and clogs. Try to shake off or use a hose to rinse off as much of the dirt as possible outside, then finish the cleaning over your sink.

Avoid Soap Bars With Fat

Many soaps will go smoothly down your drain with little consequences, but some of the main ingredients in most traditional soap bars are grease and fat. When that soap goes down your drain, the fats mix with other minerals in the water. As a result, they leave soap scum in your pipes. That scum can build up and cause clogs. Try using a different soap to reduce the build-up of this residue.

Don’t Toss Objects in the Toilet

Even small objects can damage and clog your pipes; this means that you should never throw cotton swabs, feminine hygiene products, and other small toiletries into the toilet. Only toilet paper and waste belong in those pipes.

 If you can stop plumbing problems before they start, you will save in water bills, repair costs and frustration. Adjust your lifestyle to avoid contributing to these causes of common plumbing problems. To cut off plumbing issues early with some professional repair, call Aberdeen Emergency Plumbers.

If you can stop plumbing problems before they start, you will save in water bills, repair costs and frustration. Adjust your lifestyle to avoid contributing to these causes of common plumbing problems. To cut off plumbing issues early with some professional repair, call Aberdeen Emergency Plumbers.

For over years, our engineers at Aberdeen Emergency Plumbers have provided first class plumbing services throughout Aberdeen-shire area. Because we know our friends and neighbours depend on clean water and reliable plumbing throughout the year, we offer only the best in plumbing repair and replacement services. Whether you need a quick fix or an new system installed, our expert plumbers are ready to help.