You run water in your sink and suddenly you hear the faint sound of gurgling. What is this sound? Why is it happening? Have you ever experienced this, or is this something you are currently experiencing? If so, you should have it checked out, as gurgling from a drainpipe is not a good thing. In fact, it is an indicator of a bigger problem that you should not ignore. If this is currently happening in your home, it is important to understand why this is happening and what to do about it.
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If the water in your toilet runs day and night, you might worry more about your water bill than anything else. Although a running toilet can increase your utility expenses substantially, your toilet can also be a huge problem for your home. Learn why your running toilet is an emergency plumbing problem and why it's important to solve it now.
Is a Running Toilet Truly an Emergency Situation?
Whether it's a bad float mechanism or a damaged fill valve component that's causing your toilet to run and overflow nonstop, it's important to remedy the problem now rather than later.
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There's no avoiding it: just about everything that you use on a day-to-day basis has a way to throw an error message at you. If you have a car manufactured in the last couple of decades, then it almost certainly has many potential methods of telling you that something is wrong. Home appliances haven't escaped this trend, and your tankless water heater likely has either several warning lights or an error message display.
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When your water main bursts, you have a plumbing emergency on your hands. One reason why a water main leak is so serious is that you may not be able to get the water turned off on your own. The water main runs from your house to the street, and the only way to stop water flowing in the pipe is to turn off the water using the valve on your water meter.
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The toilet probably isn't something you give much thought to—until it stops working. If you're not sure whether the plumber should repair or replace the bathroom fixture, take a look at the questions you need to ask first.
Does Your Toilet Clog Often?
Toilets clog for many reasons. Many of these are nothing more than the wrong amount or type of toilet paper or mineral/debris buildup inside the bowl. While these cause intermittent clogs, a plunger and a little patience can typically solve the problem.
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