Plumbers get calls about all kinds of plumbing problems, from the simple to the complex.

While it is frequently possible for homeowners to remedy basic problems on their own, plumbing services are sometimes required when the basic solutions fail to yield results.

These are just a few of the more common plumbing issues that homeowners deal with and how they can be handled.

Problems that persist afterward and demand the attention of a plumbing company suggest a deeper issue that requires special equipment and the skill needed to operate it. 

• Clogged Toilets - Plungers and special preparations designed to clear toilets are the normal starting point. If these don’t work, the blockage might be further along in the sewer line and require attention from plumbers with a drain snake or auger to clear it.
• Dripping Faucets - Dripping or leaking faucets are usually caused by dislodged, damaged, or missing washers within the faucet mechanism. If taking the faucet apart or finding a replacement part is an issue, a plumbing service can take care of that problem quickly. 
• Slow Draining/Clogged Tubs or Sinks - Residue, hair, or other debris can slow the passage of water down drainage lines or stop it altogether. When chemical drain cleaners don’t help, plumbing companies can handle tougher blockages with equipment to locate and then dislodge them.
• Stuck Garbage Disposal - Disposals come with specific instructions on how to clear them. As these appliances can be dangerous to deal with, plumbers should be called when the manufacturer’s instructions for homeowners fail to resolve the problem. 
• Signs of Leaky Pipes - Simple leaks due to a loose nut fitting can be easily fixed with a wrench. Leaks noticed in the walls, behind appliances, or elsewhere may require the expertise of a plumbing service. 
• Low Water Pressure - A common issue that plagues owners of older homes, low water pressure can be caused by something as simple as mineral buildup in faucet fixtures or as complex as leaks somewhere in the plumbing system. Plumbers have special equipment to search for hidden leaks when the easy solutions of cleaning shower heads and faucet filters do not resolve the issue. 
• Sewer Backup - Whether due to tree roots growing into the line, a blockage far down inside, or some other cause, wastewater backing up into the house is an unfortunately common occurrence in some older homes, too. It is also a plumbing service emergency to be resolved by professionals.

Dealing with any of these common plumbing problems? Homeowners can try the simple solution first.

If those do not resolve the issue, a call to a plumbing company will handle it and get things flowing once again!