Comfort and convenience in your daily life depend on a reliable and solid plumbing system in your Flower Mound, TX home. Without safe running water and sanitary drainage, you could find yourself faced with a dangerous situation. Much of your plumbing system works behind the scenes, leaving you with little thought of pipes, drains, and other plumbing components until you have an obvious problem.
It’s important to know when to call a professional plumber so you can keep your system flowing properly and your home safe from costly damage.
Slow or Clogged Drains
It’s difficult to keep debris completely out of your drains. Your drains may collect food particles, hair, and other debris over time. As foreign materials enter the drain over time, they may collect together and create an area of buildup. This buildup can slow drainage speeds and eventually grow to the point of blocking the drain completely.
If you notice your sink or tub doesn’t empty as quickly as it should, or you have a completely clogged toilet or other drains, call for professional plumbing help. Slow drains can create a nuisance but are also a sign of an impending clog. Clogged drains may lead to overflows and backups that create unsanitary conditions and damage to other parts of the house. You might also face foul odors and other unpleasant problems with slow and clogged drains.
Aside from a basic toilet plunge, all clogs should be left to the professionals. Never use liquid drain cleaners because these substances are harsh and caustic. Chemical-based drain agents can erode your drainpipes, stain nearby surfaces, and cause personal health issues if not used carefully. Other plumbing tools, such as drain snakes and augers, require the special handling of professional plumbers. Without this experience, you could worsen the problem by damaging your plumbing system and causing leaks that require extensive and costly repairs.
Experiencing a Dripping Faucet
A leaky faucet can be annoying when it produces constant dripping sounds and splashes of water. However, even a small leak from the faucet can lead to high water costs if left without repair. Over the course of a monthly billing cycle, you could see a significant increase in water consumption from even a minor dripping from the faucet.
Leaking or Burst Pipe
When water leaks from your pipes, you need professional repairs right away to prevent devastating damage to your home. Water leaks can cause damage to floors, walls, ceilings, and other parts of the house. These damages can be costly to repair and may also require specialized cleanup to remove or prevent mold and mildew growth. Additionally, leaking pipes mean wasting water that you’re paying for each month.
Noisy Pipes and Drains
Even if you cannot see damage to your pipes and drains, there are other signs that let you know there’s a problem. If you hear running water but aren’t running any water from the taps, you are likely to have a leak somewhere within your plumbing system.
Likewise, gurgling sounds when you flush or drain a fixture can indicate a blockage in the drainpipes. When you hear strange sounds, it’s important to call a professional plumber right away. Your plumber can use special equipment to see inside the pipes to find the issue and perform drain repair service as needed.
Water Damage
You can find water damage in many forms around your house, but all instances require a call to our team of plumbers. You may see discoloration or yellow spots on walls and ceilings that indicate water is seeping through. Sagging or bulging ceilings could signal water pooling above the surface from a leaking pipe. Mold and mildew growth near plumbing fixtures or in an area near hidden pipes and drains can signify water leakage as well.
Increase in Water Usage
If you get your next water bill and see a dramatic spike in consumption with no reasonable explanation, it’s time to call a plumber. Water leaks aren’t always visible or noticeable as described above and may require more intensive inspection. When the water bill jumps significantly from one month to the next, you’re probably losing water somewhere.
One quick way to diagnose that you have a water leak somewhere on your property is through watching the water meter. Turn off all the water in the house and check your meter. Wait a couple of hours without using any water and check the meter again. If the number has gone up, you have water leaking from the pipes somewhere.
Discolored or Smelly Water
The water from your faucet should be clear and odorless. If you have yellow, rusty, or discolored water, this is often a sign of corrosion in the pipes. Check with your neighbors to rule out widespread issues beyond your property. Then, reach out to us for assistance.
Foul-smelling tap water may mean the presence of contaminants in the water system or might indicate damage to your pipes. For causes within your home’s system, you’ll need a professional plumber to diagnose and repair the issue to get rid of the nasty smell. If the issue has to do with the source of your water, we may be able to help with water filtration and other upgrades. Water filters and softeners remove harmful contaminants from your tap water, leaving it safer and cleaner for consumption, bathing, and cleaning.
Running Toilet
Your toilet runs water after flushing until the tank refills. If your toilet continues running and never stops, you are likely to have a leak or component issue. Our kitchen and bathroom plumbers can fix this issue and stop wasteful water consumption that can cost you a small fortune on your water bill.
Insufficient Hot Water
Hot water plays a big role in your daily life. You count on having hot water for bathing, cleaning, doing laundry, and a variety of other household tasks. If you turn on the hot water tap but get cold water instead, you’ll need assistance. If your water heater fails completely, you’ll need us to repair or replace the unit. In some instances, you may have an issue with the gas supply, which our plumbers can help with as well through skilled gas line services.
Trust Our Professional Plumbers When You Need Help
At Honest Home Services LLC, we have a team of expert plumbers who are ready to solve your plumbing problems. From skilled repairs and replacements to advanced maintenance, we can help with any issue or upgrade you need. We are a family-owned local company that believes in the value of hard work through quality, integrity, and honesty. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry and have hundreds of happy customers who feel we went above and beyond to handle their plumbing needs.
Our team is available when you need leak detection services, drain cleaning, pipe repairs, or water heater services. We’ll make sure your plumbing system works reliably and efficiently. Call Honest Home Services LLC at the first sign of plumbing problems, and we’ll make sure your Flower Mound plumbing system flows safely and smoothly for your convenience and safety.
