Common Plumbing Problems
Find your symptom to see the likely causes, the checks you can safely do yourself, and the point where it's time to call a plumber.
- Burst PipeWhat to Do Right NowIf a pipe bursts, shut off the main water valve immediately, turn off the water heater, and open the lowest faucet in the house… Emergency PlumbingRead
- Water Heater LeakingCauses and What to DoFirst turn off the power or gas and close the cold water supply valve. Water Heater Repair & ReplacementRead
- No Water in the HouseCauses and What to DoIf no faucet in the house has water, first check with neighbors and your water utility for an outage or a main break. Emergency PlumbingRead
- Sewer BackupWhat to Do and What Causes ItA sewer backup means wastewater can't leave your home through the main sewer line, so it comes up through the lowest drains… Sewer Line RepairRead
- Frozen PipesHow to Thaw Them SafelyTo thaw a frozen pipe, open the faucet it feeds, then warm the frozen section slowly with a hair dryer, a heating pad or warm… Pipe Repair & RepipingRead
- Gas Smell in the HouseWhat to Do ImmediatelyIf you smell gas (rotten eggs or sulfur) in your home, leave immediately with everyone, including pets. Gas Line RepairRead
- Slow DrainCauses and How to Fix ItA slow drain is almost always a partial clog: hair and soap in bathroom drains, or grease and food in kitchen sinks. Drain CleaningRead
- No Hot WaterTroubleshooting Gas and Electric Water HeatersOn an electric water heater, check the breaker and the reset button on the upper thermostat. Water Heater Repair & ReplacementRead
- Gurgling DrainCauses and FixesA gurgling drain is caused by air being forced through the water in the trap, which usually means a partial clog or a blocked… Drain CleaningRead
- Sudden High Water BillHow to Find a Hidden LeakA sudden jump in your water bill usually means a leak. Leak Detection & RepairRead
- Low Water PressureCauses and FixesIf only one faucet has low pressure, the cause is usually a clogged aerator or cartridge at that fixture. Pipe Repair & RepipingRead
- Toilet Keeps RunningHow to Fix ItA toilet that keeps running almost always has one of 3 problems: a flapper that isn't sealing, a fill valve that won't shut off… Toilet RepairRead
- Dripping FaucetCauses and RepairA dripping faucet is caused by a worn part inside it: a washer in older compression faucets, or an O-ring, seal or cartridge in… Faucet & Fixture RepairRead
- Sump Pump Running ConstantlyCausesA sump pump that runs constantly usually has a stuck float switch, a failed check valve letting water flow back into the pit, or… Sump Pump RepairRead
- Hard Water ProblemsSigns and SolutionsHard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. Water Softeners & FiltrationRead
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