Troubleshooting – plumbing

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Low Water Pressure

Possible Causes: Clogged aerator, malfunctioning Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV), corrosion in galvanized pipes, or hidden main line leak.

DIY Check: Unscrew faucet aerator net and clean sediment. If entire house has low pressure, check main water valve level.

Schedule Pressure Inspection

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Continuously Running Toilet

Possible Causes: Worn flapper valve, misadjusted float level, broken fill valve, or damaged flush tower.

DIY Check: Open tank lid and inspect flapper seal. Add 3 drops of food dye into tank; if color leaks into bowl without flushing, flapper needs replacement.

Book Toilet Repair

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No Hot Water / Lukewarm Water

Possible Causes: Failed heating element, broken thermostat, tripped circuit breaker, or sediment buildup in geyser tank.

DIY Check: Check main electrical panel breaker box. For gas units, check if pilot flame is lit.

Book Heater Service

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Sewer Gas Odor / Bad Smell

Possible Causes: Dry P-trap, cracked vent stack pipe, broken toilet wax ring seal, or clogged sewer main line.

DIY Check: Pour 2 liters of water down unused floor drains to refill dry P-traps.

Request CCTV Sewer Scan

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Water Heater Tank Leaking

Possible Causes: Faulty Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief valve, loose drain valve, or inner tank glass lining corrosion.

DIY Action: Turn off cold water inlet valve on top of heater immediately to prevent room flooding.

Emergency Heater Tech

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Banging / Loud Pipe Noise (Water Hammer)

Possible Causes: Depleted air chambers, loose pipe straps against studs, or excessive water supply pressure above 80 PSI.

Solution: Install mechanical water hammer arrestor valves at washing machine and dishwasher lines.