Leaking pipes are often hard to detect because you don’t have the same level of equipment as professional plumbers. However, if you see puddles of water or wet spots on the flooring of cabinets or on drywall, there’s a high chance that there’s a leak happening.

Whether it’s the sink in your bathroom, kitchen, or elsewhere, there might be build-up within the drains. This could be a combination of hair, food, and all sorts of other things. As time goes on, it starts to close the pipes, preventing the sink from completely draining properly.

It’s important to clear out the drains, which can be done with snakes and other equipment. You don’t want to pour chemicals down the drain as this could make the problem worse without meaning to do so.

It is absolutely possible to fix the sound that is heard when you turn on your faucets. You might hear a knocking sound behind the walls or a loud banging sound. The most common reason is a water hammer that has occurred because a water valve is shut off suddenly. The water that was running through the pipes is now crashing into the valve, causing the noise that you hear.

The fix will depend on whether it’s actually a water hammer and the age of your home. Homes built before the 1960s have air chambers and a professional plumber will drain the water out of all of your home’s plumbing. If you have a home built after the 1960s, you should have water hammer arrestors in place – and these rarely fail.

If it’s not a water hammer, there could be an issue with sediment built up in the water heater or a water pressure problem. To ensure the problem is identified properly, it’s best to call a professional plumber and at Home Pros of Miami, Inc., we have a lot experience diagnosing such problems.

If you have a running faucet that’s not shutting off, this is a problem. It’s going to cost you a lot on your water bills if you’re on city water. Plus, it’s an inconvenience. The first thing you want to do is shut off the water main to your home so that you can take a closer look at the problem.

In some instances, the handle to the faucet is damaged. In other instances, it’s the valve itself that is damaged. You could try to diagnose and do the repair on your own, but you could end up stripping the valve as well as other parts. A plumbing professional can solve your leaking faucet problems quickly and without making multiple trips to the home improvement store.

If you have a pipe suddenly burst inside your home or business, you want to find the water main and turn it off. This will prevent water from continuing to spray out of wherever the pipe has burst. It will also minimize damage and flooding. The next thing to do is call a professional plumber to get the situation under control. At Home Pros of Miami, Inc., we have advanced equipment to be able to identify where the pipe burst, why it happened, and what the best solution is to get it repaired.

One of the biggest signs of a drain clog is a foul smelling odor. If you haven’t noticed that the sink takes longer to drain than usual already, it’s only a matter of time before you start to see this as well.

There are a variety of reasons as to why you have a drain clog. A professional plumber can come out to diagnose the problem and see what’s causing the blockage. Once everything passes through the drain, the smell will be gone as well.

One of the most common reasons for a toilet to clog constantly is because of a weak flush. Another reason is because you are flushing things you shouldn’t be (such as tampons, condoms, or Q-tips).

The fix is dependent on “why” the toilet continues to clog. The chain that connects to the flapper might need to be adjusted so that the flapper opens wide when you flush. There might also be issues with a plumbing vent or something stuck in the trap.

It’s best to call a plumber to get the problem diagnosed. Additionally, the fix might require taking the toilet off of the floor. If this is beyond your DIY capabilities, calling a plumber is going to be your best bet to avoid flooding and other problems.

If your water heater is busted or perhaps not working, attach a hose to the drain bib on your water heater. Turn the unit off and let it drain out. If there is a lot of mud or sediment, the sign for a failure is going to be seen.

There’s a sticker on your water heater that identifies the serial number as well as a date. The date might be coded, too, which would be the first letter and then the next two numbers. A would be January, B would be February and so on. The next two digits would be the year. Most water heaters are designed to last about 10 years, so if yours is coming up on that time, it might be a good idea to start looking at a replacement.

A sewer line inspection allows you to see the quality of the plumbing and gain perspective on what’s going on down there. It essentially involves a snake going down into the sewer lines with a small camera attached to it.

At Home Pros of Miami, Inc., we’re able to provide sewer line inspections for prospective home buyers as well as in older homes to help diagnose various plumbing problems that are being experienced inside the home.