{"id":611,"date":"2018-11-26T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=611"},"modified":"2018-11-21T12:23:07","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T17:23:07","slug":"plumbing-symptoms-call-for-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/plumbing-symptoms-call-for-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Repairs if You Notice These Plumbing Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"leaking-copper-pipe\"Without the right professional experience or plumbing equipment, problems with your plumbing system can definitely be hard to pinpoint. Most of the system is hidden from view, after all, and the issues that usually impact it are subtle to start. This is part of the reason we stress how important it is to schedule routine preventive maintenance with a professional plumber in St. Peters, MO<\/a> each year.<\/p>\n

However, even with maintenance, you may run into a plumbing problem, which is why it\u2019s so vital for homeowners to know what signs to look for that indicate a problem. This way, if something does <\/em>happen between maintenance appointments, you can get it managed sooner rather than later, which is always a good thing when it comes to plumbing and water damage! So, what symptoms should you watch for?<\/p>\n

Decline in Water Pressure<\/h2>\n

A drop in water pressure is never a good sign. It could mean a lot of different things, depending on how severe the drop is. Usually, a slow decline in water pressure means you have a leak or blockage in your plumbing that\u2019s been building up over the months. This could be limescale, among other possibilities (depending on which area of the home it\u2019s happening in).<\/p>\n

A sudden loss of water pressure is even more alarming. First it\u2019s important to make sure that there isn\u2019t anything going on in your city that might have caused this loss of water pressure, particularly if it\u2019s affecting your whole home. If that\u2019s not the case though, it could mean you have a ruptured pipe or broken connection. Turn off your water main as a precaution, and call in a professional!<\/p>\n

Unusually High Water Bills<\/h2>\n

Be sure to keep a close eye on your water bills each month, just in case they begin rising unexpectedly. Water bills that seem to be exceeding your average spend might mean that you have a leak somewhere in the system. If your monthly utility bills show you\u2019re using substantially more water than you are or think you are, it\u2019s time to have your plumbing system checked.<\/p>\n

Running Water Meter<\/h2>\n

One easy way to test if your plumbing system is leaking is to turn off all the plumbing appliances and equipment in your home. Make sure your toilet isn\u2019t running, nor your dishwasher or washing machine. Now, check your water meter.<\/p>\n

If the meter is still running, it means that water is still leaving the system somewhere, and it could be in the form of a leak.<\/p>\n

Signs of Water Damage<\/h2>\n

We hope it never comes to this, but the unfortunate fact of the matter is that sometimes, you won\u2019t detect a plumbing leak until you actually see signs of the damage it\u2019s causing. Pinhole leaks and other seemingly minor problems like this are the worst offenders.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, you may not even notice \u201csmaller\u201d leaks until they\u2019ve rotted out the surrounding area with water damage. If you do notice any signs of water damage on your walls, ceilings, flooring, or near the baseboard, then it\u2019s time to call in a pro to check on it. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse the problem will likely get!<\/p>\n

Performance Plumbing offers a full range of plumbing services. If you suspect that you need\u00a0plumbing repairs\u00a0or want to learn what your service options are, don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0to schedule an appointment!<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even with maintenance, you may run into a plumbing problem, which is why it\u2019s so vital for homeowners to know what signs to look for that indicate a problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[109,111,110],"class_list":["post-611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-plumber","tag-plumbing-symptoms","tag-st-peters"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=611"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":616,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611\/revisions\/616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}