{"id":2054,"date":"2022-01-14T16:36:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T21:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2054"},"modified":"2022-01-14T16:36:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T21:36:37","slug":"small-plumbing-problems-that-might-be-big-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/small-plumbing-problems-that-might-be-big-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Plumbing Problems That Might Be Big Repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As veteran plumbers who\u2019ve seen just about everything in this industry, we are always emphasizing the importance of catching small plumbing problems early on in order to prevent larger, costlier issues down the road. Although something as small as a faucet drip might seem unsuspecting, it could be hiding a much larger plumbing repair need; one that costs a lot more and requires more invasive work to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn some small plumbing problems that often turn out to be larger problems than they appear, plus who to call for the most trusted emergency plumbing services in Indianapolis and its surrounding counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Plumbing Repair Service Indianapolis IN 317-784-1870\" class=\"wp-image-2055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbing-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Plumbing Repair Service Indianapolis IN 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>These Plumbing Issues Might Be Warning You of a Bigger Plumbing Problem<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaky Faucet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How long has that faucet been dripping in the bathroom? Or perhaps you have a leaky kitchen sink faucet? Oftentimes, homeowners wrongly assume that a little drip of the faucet is nothing to worry about. But this is quite the contrary. Remember how we talked about catching small plumbing problems early on in order to prevent them from turning into bigger ones? Well, a barely-dripping faucet is one of those small problem problems. &nbsp;Faucet leaks could be an indication of all sorts of other internal plumbing issues. And where there is excess water, there\u2019s potential for trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toilet Running<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to a leaking faucet, a running toilet issue poses a much larger threat in terms of water damage and plumbing repair. Although it might seem like your toilet lever is just malfunctioning, a running toilet can indicate a long list of other related plumbing problems. It is important to have this issue checked out if you cannot resolve it on your own within 24 hours. In fact, this applies for any toilet flushing issues you run into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stinky Water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think your tap water smells a bit funky, do not think it will resolve itself on its own. Smelly water is a bad sign and can indicate all sorts of plumbing and water quality issues. A common odor-causing culprit in tap water is sulfur, which smells like rotten eggs. The most common cause of this smelly, gaseous tap water is a water heater malfunction. When your water heater operates at a very low temperature, or not at all, for an extended period of time, it can cause this tell-tale bacteria buildup and hydrogen sulfide production in your plumbing pipes and connected water lines. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drain Clogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your sink drain is draining slowly, you might not think anything of it; but you should. Slow drainage issues can represent a long list of other plumbing problems, ones that can lead to very costly and invasive repairs. Obstructed, underground pipeline can be the root of a slow draining sink, which may lead to pipe replacement renovations and even foundation repairs. Always have a clogged or slow-draining sink examined by a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plumber in Indianapolis<\/a> if it does not clear up on its own within a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you experiencing plumbing problems like a slow draining sink, smelly water, or running toilet?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Weilhammer Plumbing Company<\/a> at 317-784-1870 for professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plumbing service and repair in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a> and its surrounding counties. We serve residential and commercial clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/do-i-need-my-plumbing-inspected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do I Need My Plumbing Inspected?<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/how-to-check-if-your-plumbing-is-ready-for-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Check if Your Plumbing is Ready for Winter<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/why-you-should-schedule-water-leak-inspection-service-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why You Should Schedule Water Leak Inspection Service Right Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Indiana Master Plumbers 317-784-1870\" class=\"wp-image-1894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Indiana Master Plumbers 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As veteran plumbers who\u2019ve seen just about everything in this industry, we are always emphasizing the importance of catching small plumbing problems early on in order to prevent larger, costlier issues down the road. Although something as small as a &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/small-plumbing-problems-that-might-be-big-repairs\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88,3,2,56],"tags":[6,191,32,192,523,441,9],"class_list":["post-2054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plumbing-pipes","category-plumbing-repair","category-plumbing-service","category-water-leaks","tag-indianapolis-plumber","tag-leaky-faucets","tag-plumbing-repair-2","tag-running-toilet","tag-slow-draining-sink","tag-smelly-water","tag-water-heater-repair"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2054"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2056,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054\/revisions\/2056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}