While most licensed plumbers are capable of repairing water lines, some plumbing companies have more experience than others dealing with water line problems.
Shifting soil, old pipes, degraded pipes or poor choice of quality piping are just a few of the causes of these water line problems.
Water Line Problems
The water line that runs and delivers the water to your faucets, dishwasher, washing machine and the sinks where the family receives its drinking water is taken for granted until there is a problem. Everyone expects to have water when they need it.
Everyone would like to have clean and fresh drinking water. Unfortunately, some problems arise that cause people to receive contaminated water, limited water, or a burst of water. Some common problems that occur with the waterline are as follows:
Poor Pressure in the Shower or Sinks
Poor pressure is one of the most disturbing and frustrating problems that can occur in a home or office. The symptoms of poor water pressure is that not much water comes out when the person turns the knob.
Showers are often undesirable because of the lower pressure, and the persons who wash the dishes sometimes cannot clean them very well. Low water pressure can occur for several reasons and the most common reason is a leak in the line.
Debris and Discolored Water
Sometimes the water comes through the line discolored, leaving the users quite disturbed. Water can also have elements of debris in it.
Discolored water usually comes from rusted or broken water pipes that need to be changed immediately. Erosion or wearing away of the pipes can cause things to get into the water as well. Either one of those conditions need immediate attention as members of the household can get sick.
Not many people like to take baths and showers in such water either. Luckily, help is available once someone calls a qualified plumbing company for assistance.
Noises Coming From the Pipes
Noisy pipes are extremely peculiar, and they may disturb some events. Noise is usually an indication that the pipes have air stuck in them.
Air in the pipes can make either a vibrating or banging sound. The homeowner should not attempt a do it yourself project in this case. Let a professional plumber fix it correctly.
Bursting Pipes
Burst pipes show the obvious symptoms of no longer being able to hold water. Water comes out everywhere until the homeowner cuts off the water supply and calls a professional for assistance.
Water lines can burst during the winter in particular if the temperatures stay below freezing for a long period of time. In areas of the south, where homes are not as well insulated and pipes tend to be more exposed, frozen pipes are more likely to be a problem.
In places like Chicago, NYC and Boston, the plumbing is less likely to freeze unless there is a power outage and then even the best insulated home will have problems.
Slab Leaks
A slab leak is a special kind of water leak that comes from one of the lines that is under the concrete. Such leaks can occur because of poor installation, decay or friction with the concrete.
Meter leaks are leaks that occur at the water meter. Saturated soil and standing water are two situations that occur because of a leak at the meter.
Polybutylene Problems
Polybutylene pipe has a reputation for leaks and can cause extreme damage to a home’s structure if not addressed. A homeowner should contact a plumbing specialist that has experience dealing with Blue Poly.
What to Do About Water Problems
The best advice that one can receive is to hire a licensed plumber experienced in water line repairs. Hiring another repair person such as a handyman or trying a do it yourself can cause delayed or poorly done repairs, and additional problems are not worth a few dollars saved here and there. Reliable plumbers can resolve most plumbing problems that a person may have.