At one time or another, most households have plumbing issues. Bathroom plumbing is usually the biggest reason most people call a plumber, because the bathroom has more plumbing pipes than any other room in your house. Two common plumbing problems are toilets backing up or being clogged and leaking toilets. Homeowners can first try a plunger to immediately unblock a clogged toilet, and oftentimes they can use some wax seal to repair a leaking toilet. In most cases, it is better to contact a professional plumber to make sure the clog or leak does not become a bigger problem.

Bathroom sinks and showers can get clogged up as well. You might begin to notice your drains emptying slower or backing up. This usually means that hair, dirt, minerals or a foreign material has accumulated inside the pipes and needs removing. A temporary fix is to use an over the counter product to clear the drain, but it is better to have a plumber come check out the reason for the blockage.

Sometimes, you might notice the bathroom having an unusual odor. This might be from the bathroom drain or the toilet and could potentially be due to a burst pipe. If this happens to you, a professional plumber should be consulted.

The kitchen sink is another problem area that plumbers might need to be called about. The problem with the sink is usually due to a foreign object blocking the pipe under the sink which hinders good drainage. The kitchen is a susceptible place for leaks to occur. Depending on where the leak is, you might be able to make a temporary repair, but a professional plumber should be called to resolve the problem.