3 Signs It’s Time to Call a Plumber

Some plumbing problems can be fixed by the homeowner quickly and easily. Unfortunately, much of a home’s plumbing is located underground and you can’t just look at it to determine a problem or pinpoint a problem area. So what should you do when a DIY just won’t cut it, and how would you know? Here we are going to take a look at three signs that you need to call a plumber. 

No Water from Faucets

If you go to turn on your faucet and no water comes out of it, there is a slim chance that you may have forgotten to pay your water bill. If this isn’t the case, then you have a major problem. There are a few reasons why you aren’t getting any water to your home. You could have cracked or frozen pipes. There could also be a major water leak somewhere in your plumbing system. If you are experiencing no water, call a plumber quick. They can use diagnostic tools to identify and pinpoint the problem, then get it fixed for you. 

Frozen Pipes

Plumbing pipes can burst, especially in the winter months when chances of them freezing up are higher. If this has happened in your home, or you suspect that you have frozen pipes, it is time to call a plumber right away. Remember that you aren’t able to see most of your plumbing. If you take the time to go digging around for the problem area, the time you waste is just giving the burst pipe more of a chance to get worse. A professional plumber can tell you where the busted pipe is. They can also tell you what it will take to fix it, and often give you an estimate of how much it will cost to do so. 

Running Toilets that Won’t Stop

Nearly everyone has experienced a running toilet before. You flush, and even though everything goes down just fine, you find that hours later your toilet is still refilling its tank over and over. This  problem can be easy to overlook at first, especially if it doesn’t make a lot of noise. But if you are in a situation where the toilet just won’t stop running, don’t just jiggle the handle! A running toilet is a symptom of a deeper problem that could wind up costing you in the end, and not just because of your increasing water bill. If the seal that connects the bowl to the tank is damaged at all, it allows water to leak in, causing your tank to refill over and over. A plumber can fix this, causing your water bill to go down, the extra noise to stop, and peace of mind for you.

Call a Boise Plumber Immediately

Some plumbing problems do only require quick and easy fixes that you can do yourself. If your sink or tub is draining slow, you can clean the drain or use an instant plumbing product like Drano. If your garbage disposal is jammed, you can unjam it. For bigger problems, call a local, licensed plumber. Boise plumbers like Five Star Service Pros are well-versed in all aspects of of their profession and can save you lots of time and money!