How to Tell If Your Plumbing Is Bad

11/12/2019 (Permalink)

Odd sounds coming from the faucets. Have you ever turned on your faucet only to hear an alarming sound? Any sound coming from your pipes usually indicates that there is air in them, which means that something is up with your bleed-off system.

Low water pressure. This is a very common issue, especially in older homes. Unfortunately, it can be caused by a number of problems and can be a bit tricky to find the root cause. Typically, low water pressure is the product of a leak in your system, a clog somewhere in your pipes (possibly in multiple places), or poorly sized pipes that fail to provide water pressure.

Unpleasant smells coming from the drains. There are a few different reasons for nasty aromas emanating from your plumbing. If the smell is just in your kitchen sink, it could be that scraps of food are building up in the drainpipe and decaying. If you smell rotten eggs, it’s possible that you have a blocked drain vent that is allowing sewer gas to back up into your pipes and enter your home. If you notice a smell coming from all of your drains and experience frequent clogging, your sewer line could be damaged.

Sluggish drains. We all have slow drains from time to time. More often than not, slow drains indicate a blockage in the pipes.

Stains or damaged walls. Brownish stains on your ceiling can indicate a plumbing leak if there is a bathroom located above it. Also, stained or warped walls and floors could be a sign of a leaking pipe and accumulating water.