Fixing minor problems in your home

November 1, 2023
Maintenance, Plumbing

Fixing minor problems in your home

Here are some plumbing solutions from the experts on how to fix minor problems in your home.

For any minor clogs

For any minor clogs use a plunger to create suction and dislodge the blockages in your sinks, toilets or shower drains. For more stubborn clogs you can try drain cleaner to dislodge any blockages. Or simply remove the drain grate and pull out all the hair that mixes with soap and is the usual cause of water drawing slowly.

Replace the O-ring

If your tap or shower head is leaking, turn off the water supply to the tap or shower head. This should stop the leaking until you can replace the O-ring.

The flush valve in your toilet may need replacing

The flush valve in your toilet may need replacing to stop a running toilet. You can check this by lifting up the lid to see if it’s worn or not sealing properly.

Noisy pipes

A solution to noisy pipes caused by vibrations can be to tighten the loose pipes. The best way to do this is by using pipe clips to reduce the vibrations.

Toilet is slow to fill up

Check the fill-valve and float if your toilet is slow to fill up. If the valve is malfunctioning it will need replacing, another tip is to clean any debris from the fill valve and water supply line.

Before you attempt to make any repairs, make sure to turn off the water supply to the affected fixture. If the job is beyond your skill level or you are unsure of how to proceed, get in contact with us so we can take a look and provide the best solution.

Fixing minor problems in your home