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Nothing can be more annoying than having to deal with a plumbing trouble in the most unexpected times, such as in the middle of the night. As it is an emergency that needs to be dealt with right away, you have no choice but to get out of your bed and face the trouble head on, causing you to be deprived of rest and sleep. But homeowners can actually avoid this problem from occurring. The trick is to always be aware of your plumbing fixtures everyday, scrutinising for signs of any impending trouble and, where possible, implementing a measure that can avoid the particular problem from getting out of hand.
What are the common signs that homeowners can look for as indicative of a coming plumbing problem? The most obvious indicator of a plumbing problem is leaking water. At first it might be unnoticeable, and may come not as a leak right away but just a dampness over an area where a pipe is known to be. It would be prudent for a homeowner not to disregard such dampness but to have his pipes examined right away. It might be that a minor repair is needed to fix the problem, or it can be that a whole new pipe will be needed to be installed and replace the old one. In any case, dealing with the problem right away while it is still manageable saves you the trouble of having to deal with a more damaging leak in the future.
Another sure sign that you there is a problem with your pipes is when water drains so slowly in your sink after running your faucet or in the bath tub after taking your shower. This indicates that there is a clog accumulating in your system that needs immediate attention. It would not be wise to make use of clog clearing treatment or solutions right away, as some of them can be so harsh and may actually do more damage to your pipe system than the clog that it is supposed to clear away. In this case, a professional plumber will be more fit to handle and correct the problem.
One more place in your home to look for signs of plumbing problems is your toilet. Fluctuations in the water level of your toilet bowl calls for an assessment of a plumber to detect and correct any problem right away. On the other hand, foul odor emitting from the toilet also indicates sewerage problem, and the earlier it is dealt with, the better, as the presence of a foul odor in the toilet is unsanitary and can actually pose some health hazard.
The situations related to plumbing discussed above, when properly observed and detected, can be of great help to a homeowner in avoiding a major plumbing problem. It would be therefore prudent for a homeowner to examine his plumbing fixtures and installations every now and then.