When it comes about the potential destruction of the property, water is regarded as the most expensive and destructive one. So, it is very important for you to know which plumbing issues can be handled on your own and when it is necessary to hand over to your professional.

Some simple Plumbing issues that can be tackled on your own

• A Slowly Dripping Faucet

You may get annoyed when you have to hear the continuous water dripping sound. But it can cost you high if it is not fixed on time.  Steady and continuous dripping means that the washer of the faucet must be replaced. You can replace it on your own by turning off the faucet to unscrew its handle.

While you are unscrewing it you must inspect the washer and O-ring minutely to find any damage caused to them. Then perform the replacement job and reassemble your faucet. Still, if your find dripping continues, then there must be some major issues- loose parts or broken plumbing.

At that time, you can hire the service of Emergency Plumber Camden for replacing the broken ceramic plates and replace it with a new one attached to a lever to fix the issue of leaky faucets.  

• A Running Toilet

Does not water flows into the toilet bowl after flushing? It represents that there is an issue with the lever which is placed behind the toilet bowl in the specific tank. You can fix it on your own by removing the lid of the toilet tank.

You have to look for the chain which remains dispersed to the tank’s bottom and has to reattach it to that lever that is joined with the toilet handle. Suppose you may find it is damaged completely at that time you have to replace the old chain with the new one.

• A Clogged Drain

Before you try to unblock the drain using chemical drain cleaner, attempt it by using natural alternatives such as hot water, salt and baking soda. You can look for more ways to unclog a drain here naturally.

There are some clogs which are excessively deep and difficult to clean. In such cases, you must call a local drain unblocking services in Camden to do the job for you and make the drains normal as usual.

• A Shower Head Trickle

Is the showerhead spraying water in all direction crazily and abnormally? Or it seems like water is getting blocked at some parts? It can happen due to the build-up of limescale on the spray plate of the showerhead. Even, to fix a leaky shower head you can hire our professionals to do it on the same day. 

At that time, you have to remove it and clean the build-up by keeping it soaked in the de-scaling solution for some time. Once it is cleaned and free from build-up, you can get your shower head back on the track.

• A Gnarled Garbage Disposal

A grinding halt can happen at any time due to every garbage disposal. Several easy ways are available there to make it as normal as it was before. It can be reset with the help of the reset button in the bottom of the disposal. If it gets failed, Allen Key is there to turn off the disposal for dislodging the clog. Does the problem still persist? Call the Emergency Plumber Camden to do it for you!   

Some major plumbing issues which you must leave to professionals

• Water Heater Malfunction

Leaky water heaters will definitely emit an odour or releasing an unusual sound. Whether the same is experiencing by you, don’t wait and hire a professional service. Improper water heaters lead to malfunctioning which can cause serious impacts to your health too. At Emergency Plumber Camden, we have experts for repairing tankless, electric and gas water heaters and you can hire us at any issue to serve you!

• Sump Pump Failure

A sump pump is considered as the major defence of your home against the high table water caused by excessive snowfall or rain. Its malfunctions can lead to a flooded basement and as a result, you have to pay a huge sum of money for its repairs. Our experts can be your great assistance in preventing the failure of the sump pumps.  

• Burst Pipes

Temperature is the key factor for bursting a water pipe as it undergoes extreme changes. If you find any broken pipes, you have to stop the water supply to your home by shutting off the prime water valve. Then call out for a professional to make it normal as soon as possible.

• Clogged Sewer Lines

A sewer line is regarded as the key piece of plumbing service of your home. Clogged or collapsed sewer line must be left for the professional. Emergency Plumber Camden has a number of tools for diagnosing and fixing the issue of the sewer line of your home.       

Identifying the plumbing problem by you is considered as the most important. With us, there is no chance of the second guess. Our certified plumbers are available 24/7 and never charge any additional fee for the weekend, evening or same-day-service appointments.