Plumbing problems are an inevitable part of owning a home. While some problems come with aging fixtures or normal wear and tear on plumbing equipment, others may be caused by how specific systems are used and maintained.

They can be relatively minor and inexpensive at the lower end, such as a dripping faucet or running toilet. On the higher end, they can be something serious like a sewer system backup or a major pipe leak, something that’s capable of causing severe structural damage to property, as well as destroying the contents of a home or business. 

AAA Well & Pump can provide the answers you need to get you through common and uncommon plumbing issues. 

1. Dripping Faucets

Dripping faucets are irritating, wasteful, and costly. These drips can be caused by a worn-out washer or O ring, which can easily be replaced. In other cases, corrosion or even improper faucet installation can be the problem causing the drip.

2. Leaky Pipes

Leaky pipes can be caused by all sorts of problems, including:

• Stubborn clogs
• Incorrect pipe laying
• Pipe corrosion 
• Pipe joint damage
• Cracked seals or cracked pipes
• Excessive water pressure

No matter what’s causing your pipes to leak, this plumbing issue needs to be fixed ASAP! The longer leaky pipes are ignored, the more damage they can cause, both to your home and your plumbing system.  

3. Running Toilets

Did you know that a running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons per day? In most cases, the issues that cause running toilets include:

• Refill tube problems
• Worn-out flapper seals or flush valves
• Improperly sized flapper chains
• Corroded toilet handles

4. Low Water Pressure

Low water pressure can make it very difficult to use any plumbing system in your home. A lot of the time, low water pressure is a symptom of bigger plumbing problems, like:

• Pipe corrosion
• Hidden water leaks in your home
• Drain or sewer clogs
• Cracked or blocked sewer lines

5. Slow or Clogged Drains

Drainage problems can cause health hazards and even a plumbing catastrophe if they’re not addressed in a timely manner.

⦁ One slow or clogged drain in a home typically means that a problem is localized to that area of the home. These drain clogs happen because hair, soap, and other foreign objects have simply built up in a drain over time. A great solution is to regularly clean out your drains!

⦁ Multiple slow or clogged drains mean that you may be dealing with sewer line problems. To prevent a sewage backup in your home, be sure to call a plumber from AAA Well & Pump whenever you notice multiple slow drains in your home.

6. Sump Pump Failure

Sump pump failures can be related to a problem with the unit or an external issue.

The causes of sump pump failures may include:

• Stuck switches
• An overwhelming amount of water, like after heavy rain
• Clogged discharge pipes
• Improper sump pump installation
• Aging, with sump, pumps around 10 years old being prone to failure

7. Water Heater Problems

Hot water is a necessity in your home. When water heaters can’t provide enough or any hot water, homeowners may be dealing with a plumbing issue. 

Water heater problems are caused by issues like: 

• Heating element failures
• Corrosion or sediment buildup in systems
• Loose or broken electrical connections
• Improper water heater installation
• The wrong size or type of system to support a home’s needs

Contact AAA Well & Pump Today If You Are Having Any Of These Plumbing Issues! (336) 437-2476

At AAA Well & Pump Service, LLC., we are the #1 business for all of your water well and plumbing service needs! Whether you have a leaky faucet or your well pump system isn’t working properly, our team of professionals has you covered with our 24/7 services!

We only use the highest-quality products for all of our plumbing services, you can count on our materials to be reliable in the long run. In addition, we are a family owned business with family values, which means we will always offer you the best service at a fair cost! We believe in treating our clients with respect and honesty, and we deliver on that promise.