A well-functioning plumbing system is crucial to the efficient running of any household and we understand just how crucial it is that in the event of a plumbing fault, the issue is found and fixed fast, without breaking the bank! As well as offering low price repairs for your plumbing faults, we're also on hand to offer help and advice along the way. Check out our top 5 most common plumbing faults and how to fix them...
Common Plumbing Faults
1. Dripping tap
Hearing constant drops from your tap can be irritating, as well as potentially causing an increase in your water usage and therefore the cost of your water bill.
Cause:
Usually, a dripping tap is caused by worn-out parts, it is the sign your rubber seals have worn or limescale has built up. In modern taps, the built-in cartridge could be worn which will cause your tap to drip.
Solution:
It is important to note that conducting any sort of DIY task comes with the risk of further damage. For high quality, fast and reliable repairs it is important to get the help of a trained professional when it comes to tap repairs.
Before doing anything make sure to turn off your water supply.
When inspecting the tap:
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- Unscrew the tap cap
- Remove the head of the tap
- Unscrew the main body of the tap
- Check to see if the seating is cracked
- Clean the washer of any limescale or debris
After you have removed all the debris and limescale check to see whether the washer is damaged or worn. Replace the washer if damaged.
Replace all tap parts and switch the water supply back on.
2. Radiator cold patches
It can be frustrating when you have cold spots on your radiator, especially when you are trying to keep your home warm in winter.
Causes:
Trapped air pockets can cause your radiator to have cold patches and are commonly caused by small leaks. These small leaks won’t cause any daily issues however, they can create trapped air patches in your radiator over time.
Solution:
Bleeding your radiators is fairly simple, all you’ll need is an old cloth and a radiator valve key.
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- Turn off radiators and make sure heating is off
- Hold your cloth under the bleed valve and insert the bleed key
- Turn anti-clockwise until you hear a hissing noise
- When water starts to leak turn the key clockwise to secure the valve
- Turn heating back on to see if your radiator is heating up correctly
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3. Toilet won’t flush
When your toilet doesn’t flush it can send you into a panic, you’ll start worrying whether your toilet is clogged or if your toilet is about to overflow. Our guide will have your toilet flushing like new in no time.
Causes:
One of the main reasons your toilet won’t flush is the water level in the cistern being too low. If your water level is too low the toilet won’t have enough water to push into the toilet bowl.
Another common reason your toilet isn’t flushing is a blockage.
Solution:
A simple fix for when your water level is too low is to place a cup of water in your toilet tank to force the flush.
If your toilet is blocked use a plunger to remove any blockages. If you still find that your toilet remains blocked and won't flush, the issue could be further in your waste pipe. For fast toilet repairs, book now.
4. Clogged drain
Blocked drains are a nuisance and can start to smell and drain slowly over time. In addition, these clogged drains can lead to more serious issues such as burst pipes. It is important to keep your drains unclogged and in the best working order to avoid long term damage.
Cause:
Clogged drains are caused by a number of factors including hair, soap, dirt, oil and grease.
Solution:
No matter how well you look after your drains blockages are inevitable. There are many drain unblocking products on the market that will help unblock any clogged drains. However, for more serious blockages you will need a plumber, rely on Go Assist for your drain unblocking.
5. Running toilet
Has your toilet continued running after your toilet has finished flushing? This could be the sign your float height needs to be adjusted.
Cause:
Your toilet may be running due to the fill valve not turning off. If your fill valve doesn't turn off it will cause water to leak past the flapper or over the overflow tube.
Solution:
To solve this you'll have to replace the fill valve or flapper. For an expert running toilet fix rely on Go Assist for your repairs.
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