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Having bathroom problems? Here are some reasons why you would need a bathroom remodel

Rarely, you can DIY a plumbing issue, while in most cases, you need to ring up an expert! Whether it is that all-night-long, pain-in-the-neck, pitter-patter you hear from the kitchen faucet or a small trickle of water under the bathroom sink keeping the bathroom sink that keeps the floor wet, all problems start small but end up being big ones. 

No tool-kit can save the day when plumbing problems arise. So, you need to aware of any potential issues that you might have to face. Let us tell you some signs you need to keep a lookout for to prevent plumbing issues from becoming more significant emergencies. 

Let’s start learning! 

Slow drainage

Has it ever happened to you that while taking a shower, you end up standing in a puddle of water? Or does your sink ever fill up and come close to over-flowing when you are doing the dishes?  If yes, then your problem might be blocked drainage. 

There are many possible reasons why drainage can get blocked, but usually, the main culprits are food waste, hair, toys, and small rodents! Honestly, there can be many things that can be stuck in your pipes, and it is hard to just look down your drain to know what the problem may be. 

Inserting anything in your drains, such as a hardwire or a coathanger, will damage your pipes. However, plumbers have special tools, such as an auger, to assist in dislodging worrisome clogs. 

No water availability

It is disheartening to turn the tap on only to find out there is no water coming. Your first thought would be that you forgot to pay your water bills, but that isn’t the case. You have water up in your tanks, but there might be an undiscovered blockage that might be stopping the water from coming. 

Since plenty of your plumbing is hidden behind the walls, you wouldn’t be able to identify the problem just by looking at the walls. However, an expert would use their diagnostic tools to detect the problem and fix it ASAP. 

No hot shower

Getting stone-cold water from the shower? When the temperature is freezing outside, you long for a hot shower. But we also need to realize that hot water is a necessity for every day. From washing clothes to doing the dishes, hot water, especially in the chilly weather, can help. And when we do not have the hot water system working, we realize how important it is. 

Often, this happens because your water heater has failed to work or that the whole system is just shot. Whatever the problem is, the right technician would be able to find out the problem and treat it with their knowledge. Be careful when this problem occurs because the heating system could also be electrical and cause a hazard. 

Remodeling

Whether you are moving into a new house or giving your bathroom a makeover, chances are you need to install new gadgets and appliances. Now, it might seem like a clever and cost-efficient choice to try and figure things out on your own. You should also know that the installations can be very time-consuming and complicated, especially with close to zero knowledge about the how-to-dos. 

Consider yourself among the lucky ones if you decide to call up the plumbing bathroom-and-kitchen professionals to do the honors. You are going to save yourself from a lot of potential damage! 

Runny toilet

Has it been a while since you flushed your toilet, and it wouldn’t stop going still? This is an issue that goes unnoticed most of the time, and while you get by it, it’s already too late. Not only will your water bill spike up to the skies, but a running toilet comes with a fair share of severe problems of its own. 

Most of the time, you would either see the running water or hear it and find it from all the noise it makes. Once you have identified the issue, your plumber can come in and eradicate the problem in a matter of moments. 

Are you going to be wise before making your next plumbing decision, or will you still try to DIY?