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Common Toilet Problems

Pumbing Problem	Symptoms	Plumbing Diagnosis
Noisy Toilets	Abnormal sounds after flushing	Damaged fill valve
Running Toilets	Continuous water running. This problem has the capacity to waste up to 200g of water in 24 hours	Defective flapper
Offensive Toilet Odor	Strong sewage smell	Burst pipe Defective wax ring Insufficient water in bowl
Toilet Clogs	Slow if not any drainage of water from bowl. Improper or no flushing Bathroom flooding	Build-up of waste matter/tissue paper in the pipes
Poor Flushing	Toilet does not flush completely	tank's float ball set too high or too Low

Common Shower Problems

Pumbing Problem	Symptoms	Plumbing Diagnosis
Clogged Showerhead	Limited water flow or thin jets of water	Accumulation of mineral deposits to be removed or dissolved
Water temperature Fluctuations	Sudden bursts of cold water during hot showers – often happens when another plumbing fixture is turned on simultaneously	Clogged, rusty or corroded water plumbing pipes. Closed or swollen hot water shutoff valve. Blown pilot light in gas water Heaters. Damaged temperature control or defective thermocouple in water heaters. Sediment buildup in the water heater's tank.

Common Bathtub Problems

Pumbing Problem	Symptoms	Plumbing Diagnosis
Foul Odors	Bathtub's drain emits sewage odors into the room	Broken or leaky trap Dry trap due to infrequent use of bath
Blocked drain	Slow to no water drainage	Accumulation of bodily fats and grease, soap scum and hair along the drainpipe

Other Common Plumbing Problems

Pumbing Problem	Symptoms	Plumbing Diagnosis
Water Hammer	Water running through the pipes contains energy. If water supply is suddenly turned off this energy will cause loud banging sound, also termed the "water hammer" effect	Sudden valve closure Improper absorption of water energy due to leaky air cushioning in pipe
Whistling Pipes	Water flowing through a restricted section of the pipe causes a whistling sound as a plumbing fixture is turned on	Sediment build up in pipe or shower head Defective valve
Rattling Pipes	Water pressure running through a loosely attached pipe causes vibration. When the pipe vibrates against something solid the rattling sound is created	Cushioning around and securing loose pipe
Creaking Pipes	Running hot water in pipe will heat up material and cause a slight pipe expansion. As hot water stops running, the pipe cools off and the metal contracts. Pipe's expansion and contraction are responsible for the creaking or cracking noise	Insulate around pipe or create space for the pipe to expand and contract
Metal Pipe Corrosion	Colored tap water	Pipes filled with harmful minerals (rust, dirt, sediment)
Burst pipes	Emergency plumbing flooding or water leaks	Water in pipe freezes and expand to burst open the pipe

Plumbing Tip: Proper Installation of pipes before winter will prevent freezing/burst pipes plumbing emergencies.

Don't let common plumbing problems escalate into complex plumbing emergencies.