{"id":3313,"date":"2018-09-03T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=3313"},"modified":"2018-08-31T08:56:49","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T12:56:49","slug":"call-plumbing-repairs-if-notice-these-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/plumbing\/call-plumbing-repairs-if-notice-these-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Plumbing Repairs if You Notice These Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pipe-Leaking\"Plumbing systems are built to last, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re immune to problems. There are still plenty of ways for your plumbing system to run into trouble over the years, which you\u2019re unlikely to notice unless you know what to look for. Fortunately for you, we\u2019ve outlined some of the more common signs that your plumbing system might be experiencing issues below. If you notice any of these signs in your own system, make sure that you call for repairs as soon as you can.<\/p>\n

Unusual Spikes in Water Bills<\/h2>\n

If your monthly water bills start to go up faster than you think they should from month to month, it might be because you have a leak in your system. After all, the water that a leak diverts out of your plumbing system still needs to be paid for, even if you\u2019re not the one using it. A leak large enough to start substantially impacting your monthly water bills is bound to be a large one, so you should call for repairs as soon as you can.<\/p>\n

Limescale<\/h2>\n

A common problem for areas with hard water, limescale is a kind of mineral deposit that forms on the inside of your pipes over time. As the deposits build up more and more, they begin to restrict the flow of water through them. This obviously reduces the overall efficiency of your system quite a bit. If the limescale isn\u2019t removed in time, it will harden and become nearly impossible to get rid of without repiping the entire area. Trust us when we say you don\u2019t want to deal with that. The best thing to do is call for repairs if you notice a white, chalky film in your sink or shower. That\u2019s limescale, and if it\u2019s in those areas it\u2019s almost certainly in your pipes.<\/p>\n

Falling Water Pressure<\/h2>\n

Another common indication of either leaks or limescale buildup is dropping water pressure. If your water pressure is noticeably dropping, there is either something restricting it (limescale) or you have a leak diverting increasing amounts of water from the system. Either way, it\u2019s something that you should have dealt with sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

Visible Water Damage<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, sometimes there are leaks that manage to go unnoticed until they have the opportunity to cause water damage to the area around them. If you happen to notice water damage anywhere in your home, it\u2019s important that you call a professional as soon as you can to deal with it. The issue will only get worse if it\u2019s left alone, and it\u2019ll end up costing you more to repair the longer you wait. Better to just have it fixed as soon as you can.<\/p>\n

Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling provides a full range of plumbing services. If you\u2019re looking for the best plumber in Bucks County, PA<\/a>, contact us today to schedule an appointment <\/a>with one of our professionals. We\u2019ll make sure that your plumbing system stays healthy for as long as possible<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Call for repairs if you notice these symptoms, so your plumbing system can stay healthy. <\/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":[16,206],"class_list":["post-3313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing","tag-bucks-county","tag-plumbing-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3313","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=3313"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3315,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3313\/revisions\/3315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}