8 common plumbing issues that new home buyers should be aware of

If you're in the market for a new home, it's important to be aware of all the features and hidden costs. Plumbing is one thing that many people don't consider until they move in and realize their home has an issue! This blog post will outline 8 common plumbing issues that new homeowners should be aware of before they purchase a house. However, by professionals it is easy to detect and fix plumbing problems  before they become serious. Many plumbers have fixed issues that were initially written off as unfixable because the homeowner didn't know where to start looking for the problem.

Before buying or building a new home, you should learn about 8 common plumbing issues that new home buyers should be aware of . This will give you an idea of what might lie ahead for you after moving into your new house.

1. Low water pressure

This is a plumbing problem that's easily solved by changing the size of the plumbing lines. The plumbing lines should be replaced with larger ones so more water can get through. This will increase the amount of force behind each gallon of water flowing out of your faucet, shower head, etc. Pressure problems are usually worst in homes that were built before 1960 because they have smaller plumbing lines than newer homes do.

2. Sluggish drains and toilets

The reason for this plumbing issue is usually gunk building up inside your pipes and clogging them up. You should clean out your drains from time to time using a drain snake . If you don't know how or aren't sure whether or not you should use a snake, you can always hire a plumber to do it for a fee.

3. Water leaks outside the house

Water pipes that freeze and burst are a plumbing problem that usually occurs in wintertime when homeowners don't want to pay attention to their plumbing system because they're busy dealing with other home maintenance issues. However, this plumbing problem is one of the most serious ones because plumbing systems aren't built to handle temperatures colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit very well, so burst pipes will become more common as time goes by unless you have them fixed fast before the plumbing line itself gets damaged beyond repair. Leaks may also be caused by excessively high water pressure which eventually damages the weakest link in a plumbing system: the plumbing lines themselves.

4. Slow draining sinks and tubs

This plumbing problem usually occurs when there's a lot of hair or other fine debris in the plumbing system that prevents water from flowing out of your plumbing fixtures fast enough. If you have this problem, you should avoid washing long locks of hair down the drain because it will only make this plumbing issue worse . You can either clean out your plumbing lines by hand or hire a plumber to do it for you.

5. Damp walls around plumbing fixtures

This is yet another plumbing issue caused by insufficient drainage of wastewater after showering, bathing, etc. Moisture gets trapped around plumbing fixtures like bathtubs and showers (and sometimes even toilets) because they don't allow enough heat to escape which turns ordinary water into steam. Moisture may condense and lead to mold growth, so this plumbing issue should be taken care of as soon as possible.

6. High water bills

This plumbing problem usually occurs when homeowners use too much hot water (for instance, by taking very long showers or baths). When that happens, the plumbing system gets overworked because it has to work harder to do its job. If you want to reduce your average monthly water bill, consider switching from a gas water heater to an electric one . If you don't mind paying more on your electricity bills in order to keep your monthly expenses lower on the whole, then go ahead and buy one with a natural gas-fueled burner instead.

7. Leaking plumbing fixtures

This plumbing problem is usually caused by loose plumbing connections or corroded plumbing lines. If you notice this problem in any plumbing fixture in your home, the best thing to do is tighten its plumbing connections so water can get through properly. It helps to hire a professional plumber if you don't know how to perform plumbing related tasks yourself, but it's possible that tightening all of your fixtures' plumbing connections will solve the problem.

8. Broken plumbing fixtures

If one of your plumbing fixtures breaks, you should replace it with one that's more durable than whatever broke (for instance, if a faucet handle breaks off because it was made out of cheap plastic, buy an all-metal replacement instead). For instance, go for metal plumbing fixtures over plastic plumbing ones because they're more durable all around.

If you buy a new house, one of the things that's most likely to catch your attention are plumbing problems your home had before you bought it. If you don't want to be surprised by plumbing issues like water leaks, clogged plumbing lines , broken plumbing fixtures (like leaky faucets ) and wet walls around plumbing fixtures, make sure you inspect the place thoroughly before agreeing to pay for it! You should also hire a professional inspector or plumber who can tell you about any potential plumbing issues with your prospective new home whether they're serious or not.

Conclusion :

As a new homebuyer, you should be aware of the common plumbing issues that may come up in your new property. When it comes to plumbing, there’s nothing worse than finding out after moving into your dream house and living for months or years without realizing what's wrong with the pipes. Be sure to ask about these 8 common problems before signing on the dotted line! And if any red flags are raised during inspections, don't hesitate to contact EZ Plumbing & Restoration we can help identify where things might go wrong down the road so you'll know ahead of time how much money this could cost you.

Author Bio:- Aimee Grace

Aimee is a marketing manager at EZ Plumbing & Restoration. She is very passionate in writing about discrete plumbing services and leakage detection as well as repair solutions.  Her vision is to educate people about the consequences of water and slab leaks at home or office and what they should do to repair them to avoid further water damage as well as property damage. 

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