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It's easy to take functional plumbing systems for granted—until something goes wrong.
Facing emergencies like blocked drains, burst pipes, leaking faucets, plumbing fixtures and toilets, hot water system failures and sewer line blockages can be stressful, but with the right professional help, your pipes can get back to full health in no time.
Ongoing inspection and maintenance can also help reduce the chance of these issues, although even the most looked-after plumbing systems may face an unexpected turn of events.
Let's explore some of the most common emergency plumbing issues faced by properties in the Eastern Suburbs and how they can be avoided.
Blocked drains often occur when a build-up of foreign matter clogs the drain, reducing water pressure and flow in your pipes. Drains of concern include hair in shower and bathroom drains, fat and grease in kitchen drains from cooking, or dirty laundry room drains.
This build-up causes plumbing problems such as bad odour, caused by the bacteria released through backed-up sewage or stagnant water. This dirt and debris can lead to health risks and infestations by pests. You may also observe your toilet draining slowly.
Pipes with blockages are liable to cracks, leaks and potential bursts due to the increased pressure on their structural stability and integrity.
Fortunately, there are several simple options to prevent blocking. Using drain covers, both indoors and outside the home, will reduce the risk of your drains being invaded by foreign products that can lead to bursts and major damage if blockages and cracks form. Likewise, regular maintenance is a key prevention method. It's always recommended to treat any suspicious pipes before they become a big problem for you and your family.
If you suspect drain blockages, contact an emergency plumber as soon as possible to solve the issue before it has a chance to get worse.
Keep an eye on unexplained water on floors, drops in water pressure, water leakage, unusual sounds (like hissing or rushing water), discoloured water, unexpected rises in water bills, or damp and mouldy smells.
It may signal that your pipes have burst from erosion.
Regulating the average temperature of your plumbing system will reduce the risk of cracked pipes, particularly in cooler months.
Leaks are common and easy fixes for a plumbing issue, but ongoing water damage can have costly and serious consequences for your home.
Once a leak has been identified, a plumbing team can replace worn-out washers, corroded pipes, cracked sinks, bathtubs, or worn-out seals from appliances, tighten loose connections (causing flooding outside), or even unclog drain lines.
Your toilet has a plumbing problem if it is showing signs of:
Your taps need replacing if they are showing signs of:
Hidden leaks are a serious cause of sudden increased water bills. Possibly worse, however, is the physical damage leaks contribute to your home by promoting mould growth and rot.
Often, emergency plumbers are required to repair water leaks. However, Eastern suburbs homeowners can attempt DIY measures by regularly checking connections (including the water heater) and replacing washers when cracks and general wear and tear become obvious.
Hot water system failures are especially inconvenient and costly, particularly since the system remains out of sight and out of mind until something goes wrong.
Your hot water system needs professional inspection and potential replacement when there is no hot water, discoloured water flowing from taps, water temperature fluctuating, leaking hot water tanks and reduced water flow.
Several common reasons for malfunctioning hot water equipment include mineral and sediment build-up or faulty heating elements, such as a worn-out temperature pressure release valve, an expired, rusty anode rod, or a malfunctioning thermostat.
Plumberoo recommends an annual service to flush the system out, and a routine check in the interim to relieve the stress of any stressful and expensive headaches from sudden malfunctions.
A sewerage backup occurs when water is blocked through your home's main sewer line, causing an overflow in drains, toilets and sinks across the plumbing system.
This happens when old pipes start to corrode and clog, especially from hardened grease. Tree root invasion and shifting ground are other external factors that can impact your sewer system pipes.
Unfortunately, sewer backups are of high severity to your household's health and quality of life. Since sewerage contains harmful microorganisms, bacteria, viruses and protozoa, coming into contact with it can cause gastroenteritis. Practice good hygiene, wash your hands often and avoid drinking tap water until the blockage has been resolved.
It's important to practice proper grease and oil disposal to help prevent blockages (don't throw them down the sink) and organise regular professional inspections to review blockages.
If tree roots are the culprit, a necessary precaution may be root barriers, which are walls to prevent nature from growing into your water supply. For old, cracking sewer lines, pipe relining is a cost-efficient solution to help fix your pipes and extend their life, without disruptions to your day-to-day.
Indeed, plumbing failures can cause serious health, financial and maintenance problems for you, your family, any renters or tightly packed Eastern Suburbs neighbours. While ongoing checks of your pipes can catch many issues proactively, accidents and bad luck happen.
So, if you ever experience blocked drains, burst pipes, leaking faucets, plumbing fixtures and toilets, hot water system failures and sewer line blockages unexpectedly, contact Plumberoo for professional emergency assistance.
