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Sometimes, it\u2019s quite obvious when you need the assistance of a professional plumber. Burst pipes sending water all throughout your kitchen? A toilet that won\u2019t flush? A clogged up kitchen drain that you can\u2019t clear with a sink plunger? These are all reasons to call a plumber.<\/p>\n
But what about the more subtle plumbing issues? Some are quite sneaky\u2014particularly when the problems start off small. The trick is to learn how to catch them early when they\u2019re still small, so they are easier for a plumber to fix and won\u2019t cause damage to your home in the meantime. Keep reading for some quieter signs you have a plumbing problem that needs professionals with extensive experience with plumbing in Hudson, IA<\/a>.<\/p>\n A single slow drain is certainly an inconvenience, but you can usually take care of it with a sink plunger, right? As long as your answer isn\u2019t to buy that chemical drain cleaner you can get at the store, that\u2019s alright by us\u2014these chemical \u201csolutions\u201d are actually no solution at all. They\u2019re caustic and will eat away at your pipes.<\/p>\n We digress. If drains are slow all around your home, there\u2019s a good chance you have an emergency down in the sewer line or blocked sewer vents\u2014and these will both become serious problems if not dealt with by professional plumbers.<\/p>\n If you can hear water moving through the pipes in your home, and you\u2019re sure that nobody has a tap open or is running an appliance, such as the dishwasher, it\u2019s typically the warning sign of a leak.<\/p>\n How can you double-check this? Look at the water meter and take note of the reading. Don\u2019t use any water in or around your home for an hour, and then recheck the meter. The reading should not have gone up, and if it did, it\u2019s time to call a pro.<\/p>\n This knocking sound is something known as water hammer, <\/em>and it usually means that there is too much pressure inside the plumbing or valves have become loose. This can eventually lead to leakage, so it\u2019s important that you have a plumber inspect the situation right away.<\/p>\n A drop in water pressure can <\/em>mean there is something going on with the municipal water supply, but this is not often the case. In fact, if that were the case, you\u2019d probably be warned about it beforehand and would know not to worry.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ruled out city work, you probably have a problem with your water line, or you can have a major leak somewhere else throughout your plumbing. Be sure to get a pro to help right away.<\/p>\n Check your water bills each month so you have a good idea of the average number of gallons your household uses each month. If the cost of your bills starts to rise, take a look at the usage. Is it higher than normal? If you haven\u2019t actually been using <\/em>your water any more than usual, you could have hidden leaks.<\/p>\nSlow Drains throughout Your Home<\/h2>\n
The Sound of Running Water When All the Plumbing Is Off<\/h2>\n
The Sound of Knocking from Your Pipes<\/h2>\n
A Decline in Water Pressure<\/h2>\n
A Steep Increase in Water Bills<\/h2>\n