Homeownership offers many perks, but there’s also a lot of responsibility. Eventually, every homeowners needs to make home repairs. Plumbing repairs like repairing broken sewer lines should always be done by professional plumbers in Tucson, AZ; whereas, smaller repairs handy homeowners can handle themselves.

In this post, we discuss five of the most common plumbing problems homeowners encounter and how to fix them.

Sweating Toilet Tank

When condensation builds up on toilet tanks, we call this sweating. Sometimes the condensation gets so bad that it leaves puddles on your bathroom floor around the toilet’s base. This problem happens when humidity levels rise in the bathroom following long, hot showers.

Make puddles a thing of the past by installing an anti-condensation tank liner. This foam liner adheres to the inside of the tank and costs less than $20 at most plumbing supply stores. Follow the directions on the packaging to install the liner.

Remove the Sink Trap to Clear a Clog

Many sink clogs form in the sink trap. This is the part of the pipe that’s shaped like the letters “p”, “j,” or “s,” depending on the pipe. When objects get stuck in this area, homeowners can remove the sink trap and try to clear the line.

Re-caulking Jobs

Caulking around sinks, bathtubs, and showers eventually wears down and needs repairing. Fortunately, this an easy job for anyone to do and it takes very little time or money. Purchase a small tube of caulking from the hardware or plumbing supply store and apply it according to the directions on the packaging. Make sure you allow the caulk to dry completely before using the sink or other plumbing fixture.

Flush a Water Heater

This is a job that most homeowners can do in a few hours. All you need is a garden hose and a floor drain. Flushing the water heater once a year gets rid of sediment and keeps interior parts in good shape for longer.

Although flushing a water heater isn’t complicated, it does require careful consideration. If you’re unsure about draining your water heater, call licensed plumbers in Tucson to do this important annual service for you.

Fix Low Water Pressure

Do you have faucet that’s barely releasing water? If so, the problem could be hard water sediment buildup. In cases like these, remove the screen from the faucet and wash it thoroughly to get rid of sediment.

When low water pressure is a problem throughout the entire home, this is a different issue entirely. You want to call a plumber to come out and check your water line for leaks.

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