Top 8 Common Home Plumbing & Gas Problems

Remember ‘Outrageous 911 Calls’ that’s a TV show that’s about the stupid stuff people call in as emergencies, one of the most common emergencies people call in are plumbing issue. Obviously emergency services can’t come to your home to repair your water heater, but for some reason people still call in. you see the thing is, if you can’t identify the difference between a plumbing emergency and a real one you may end wasting people’s time.

As a home owner it is important to know how to deal with minor or sometimes major plumbing problems in your home especially if it’s related to gas, understand that most plumbing problems are not emergencies and when you have a Coquitlam plumbing emergency you should know who to call.

The most common Vancouver plumbing problems are:

Gas leaks

Gas leaks are common during the winter months, now we all know that gas leaks are dangerous this means that you should know what to look out for and what to do in case of one. To keep your home safe it is recommended that you get your gas pipes and appliances checked at least once a year. One of our gas fitter Vancouver staff is here if you need help with you home or commercial gas system.

Hot water

Some people can live without hot water and others can’t.

If you have a hot water heater in your home it can fail to provide you with hot water. If you stop getting hot water contact a plumber immediately. See our Vancouver hot water heater repair services if you require assistance.

Leaks

This is a problem that can lead to other major problems such as toxic mould or structural damage, therefore if you find a leak get it repaired immediately. See our Vancouver leaky pipe services.

Garburators

People have a habit of throwing things that have no business in the kitchen down the drain, this can lead to clogging.

Depending on the nature of the clog you may have to call a plumber for a garburator repair.

Sewage system

If your home has a septic system, you may run into some issues if you don’t maintain the system properly.

My advice, get a plumber to check it at least once every year.

Substandard renovations

Do it yourself project are on the rage right now, problem is an online video or article can’t turn you into an expert plumber overnight. When people make renovations in their homes or when they hire inexperienced plumbers it can lead to lots of problems, therefore if it’s a big job leave it to the professionals.

Leaking toilets, faucets, taps and anything else that can leak

Leaks can happen anywhere, it could be in the bathroom, the kitchen or anywhere else where there is piped water. The problem with leaks e.g. a running bathroom is it wastes water. This can drive year water bills higher. Contact one of our certified plumbers if for leaky faucet repair Vancouver.

Plumbing odour

If there is a bad smell in your home, this is an indicator that something is wrong e.g. there is a clog or a leak. If you can’t get rid of the smell the best thing to do is to contact plumber. Remember if its smells like a dead animal or rotten eggs it may be a problem with your gas pipes