Whether they're in the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry room or anywhere else, the sinks in your home get a lot of use and when they aren't working properly, it's an issue that needs to be dealt with right away. That's why sinks and toilets are the two most common fixtures that plumbers in Springfield Missouri get service calls to deal with. While a faucet and sink isn't overly complicated, there's more issues that can crop up than meet the eye. So let's take a look at some of the most common sink-related issues and how they might be handled.
Leaky Pipes and Faucets
A dripping faucet or a leaky pipe underneath the sink might just be annoying, but if left unchecked it can have an impact on your water bill or even worse, end up causing water damage that can turn into a major repair. Sometimes, simply tightening the faucet is enough to solve things. Other times, the O-ring around the faucet corrodes and needs replacing.
The screw on your seat washer may also be jarred loose at some point from the faucet being turned on and off. Sometimes the issue is a bit deeper, such as cracks resulting from years of wear and tear from hard water and cleaning products. In these cases, you're better off calling a plumber in Springfield, Missouri to repair your faucet and sink.
Low Water Pressure
Hard water can impact your sink's water pressure. If you notice your water is flowing at a slower rate than normal, you may have an issue. First, determine if it's a temporary issue. Does it only happen with the dish machine or washing machine are running or when someone is taking a shower?
Next, try out the other sinks in your home. If the water runs slowly from all of them, then the issue might be with the municipal water system or the water main. If it’s just one sink in particular that is having issues all the time, then hard water may have caused minerals to build up within it, which might be alleviated by cleaning the aerator or installing a water softener.
Sink Drain Clogged
We’ve all dealt with sink clogs at one point or another. A common culprit of kitchen sink clogs is from discarded food or solidified grease, which are easily avoided by making sure food is disposed of in smaller amounts and discarding cooled grease in the trash can.
To clear out a sink clog, try pouring a cup of baking soda into the drain, then an equal amount of white or apple cider vinegar. Wait 15 minutes, then run hot water down the drain to clear the clog out. If you've got a sink drain clogged in Springfield Missouri that you can't clear on your own, give us a call to fix it for you.
There are many types of problems that can crop up with sinks. Some are easy fixes. Some require the expertise of a professional plumbing company. If you’re unsure what’s clogging your sink or need a hand getting it back to running on all cylinders, contact United Plumbing today.