{"id":2133,"date":"2013-04-15T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2019-07-24T15:03:53","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:03:53","slug":"common-reasons-to-call-a-plumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/plumbing\/common-reasons-to-call-a-plumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Reasons to Call a Plumber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While most homeowners can appreciate the value of a good plumber, it is not always obvious to our clients when they should call us. Is the job too small for a pro? Am I just being finicky with this leak? These are common concerns, and while we appreciate the sentiment, even seemingly minor plumbing problems can often develop into major problems. Leaks, clogs, and other issues do not simply go away\u2014they tend only to worsen with time, as they damage the surrounding materials and surfaces. In this post, we\u2019ve compiled a list of common reasons to call a plumber. It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry. For more information, or to schedule a plumber in Lansdale, PA, call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/contact\">Carney Plumbing, Heating &amp; Cooling today!<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clog:\u00a0<\/b>Because of the relatively small diameter of plumbing pipes, it does not often take much to cause a clog. It\u2019s imperative to ensure that you monitor what goes down your drainpipe. No grease, fats, oils, hair, non-organic waste, and no toys. While a plunger may assist the intrepid DIY homeowner, serious clogs require the skills and expertise of a pro. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Leak:<\/b>\u00a0Your plumbing is an engineered set of piping, joints, connections, valves, and appliances that distribute and remove water from your home. Keeping in mind all the various twists, turns, and directions that your plumbing undergoes, it\u2019s no wonder that it will develop leaks at some point during its life. For the most part, leaks are simply part of general wear and tear, and can be professionally repaired in a straightforward manner. But when they\u2019re left to linger, or when they occur frequently, they can indicate serious problems. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Poor water quality:\u00a0<\/b>If you\u2019re concerned about the quality of your home water supply, whether it comes from a well or a municipal source, you should have your water tested by a professional plumber. A system analysis and consultation can help you figure out what water treatment option is best for you so that you can enjoy fresh, great-tasting water in your home. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These are just a few reasons to call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/plumbing\">plumber in Lansdale, PA<\/a>. When you need excellent service, call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/contact\">Carney Plumbing, Heating &amp; Cooling!\u00a0<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most homeowners can appreciate the value of a good plumber, it is not always obvious to our clients when they should call us. Is the job too small for a pro? Am I just being finicky with this leak? These are common concerns&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[19,248,415,206,208,47],"class_list":["post-2133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing","tag-lansdale","tag-plumber","tag-plumbing","tag-plumbing-repair","tag-souderton","tag-willow-grove"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2133"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3123,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133\/revisions\/3123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}