Plumbing problems are very common in all the houses and buildings. Here are the 5 most common plumbing problems a plumber Etobicoke can help you with. 

1 . Defective water heater

This problem may not be discovered until you are in the shower and the water suddenly turns cold. Several problems can cause a water heater to fail. The pilot may go out and you will need to relight it. A buildup of sediment in the tank can also cause problems. Another time, maybe the thermostat is at fault.

Generally speaking, you’ll want a professional to inspect, maintain, and repair your water heater, unless it’s something basic like the pilot light that needs to be relighted.

2. Low water pressure

If your water is flowing from the tap instead of squirting, it can be a symptom of low water pressure. This is often a problem in older homes.

Low water pressure can be caused by leaking hoses that have broken, worn, or corroded over time. Most often, it is caused by a buildup of sediment and mineral deposits on the aerators. You can soak the aerator in vinegar to clean it. If the shower is the problem, you should either soak the shower head in vinegar or simply replace it.

How to clean a showerhead with vinegar

• Disassemble and clean off any dirt or soap.
• Use a vinegar-soaked toothbrush to scrub and loosen mineral deposits.
• Use a safety pin or toothpick to remove loose deposits.
• Soak the parts in vinegar overnight to dissolve any remaining deposits.

3. Elimination of blocked waste

Trash cans are very useful devices, but sometimes they get stuck. Running them without water, throwing out certain food substances such as cornhusks and potato skins, or allowing silverware to get inside can all cause problems.

The first step to fixing the problem should always be to press the reset button, but if that doesn’t work, you will have to open it. If you have lost the wrench that came

with the trash can, a 1/4 inch wrench can be used to free the motor.

4. Leaky pipes

Leaky pipes can be more than just a nuisance, they can damage furniture and floors, and humidity can encourage insects like cockroaches. Leaks almost always occur at pipe joints. Duct tape, compounds, and fillers can often provide a temporary solution, but for something more permanent, replace a piece of pipe or the associated fittings.

Leaks are more common in winter when water can freeze, expand and cause pipes to burst.

How to prevent pipes from bursting in winter

• When the weather is very cold, allow cold water to drain from the faucet served by the exposed pipes. Running water, even a simple trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• Keep the thermostat set at the same temperature day and night.

5. Safeguarding the sewage system

Safeguards for sewage systems are, frankly, a nightmare. They are smelly, unpleasant, inconvenient, and can be expensive to repair. If you have multiple drains and toilets that aren’t working and a bad smell of human waste, this is probably your problem.

The responsibility for fixing the problem really depends on the location of the blockage. If it’s on your property, that’s your problem. If it’s on public roads, your water company should fix it. Unfortunately, you may have to pay for a plumber just to locate the blockage, although it’s often worth calling your water company first, as they won’t charge you if it’s their fault.

There are three common causes. First of all, the main sewer is clogged. To minimize this, watch what you throw down your toilet (no diapers, tissues, towels) and avoid pouring grease down your drain. Second, the roots of the trees have invaded the pipes.

The roots can get into pipe cracks or surround a pipe and crush it. Third, old sewer lines can break or collapse. Modern sewer lines are made of plastic, but they were once constructed of cast iron or clay, which is prone to rotting over time.