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Flooded Toilet?

Watching water rise to the top edge of a toilet bowl is disconcerting to say the least. But in most cases the water will stop running before overflowing. Many toilet bowls are designed in such a way that they will usually hold the entire contents of the tank without overflowing. But that's only IF the water level in the bowl was at its normal height before the toilet was flushed, and the ballcock and flapper are working properly and shut off when the tank is full.

Unfortunately, when a toilet bowl is clogged and the water level rises and doesn't flush the contents away, some people are too hasty and will flush the toilet again hoping the additional water will 'push' the contents of the bowl down. This only causes a toilet bowl to overflow. SO, warn all members of your household, that when the water level in a toilet bowl is higher than normal - DO NOT FLUSH IT AGAIN. You must wait until the water level drops to normal. If it doesn't drop to normal, then you need to find out what is blocking the bowl. But under no circumstances should you flush again.

Leaking Faucets?

The average house will be equipped with what are known as compression faucets. These get their name from the fact that a soft rubber or fibre washer inside of them is compressed down when you turn the handle, and blocks off the orifice or hole through which the water passes. Continued use wears the washer away or distorts it so that it does not completely close the orifice, whereupon you have a dripping faucet or one that runs continuously.

Faucets usually leak because of old gaskets or o-rings and corroded valve seats.

Shower Damage?

Tired of that leaky, single stream shower head left over from the 1970s?

Shower heads can experience lime buildup that affects water flow, and older shower heads may not be up to current low-flow guidelines. There may be a problem further down the line that is preventing proper pressure from reaching your shower pipes.

Wet Basements

Did you know that basement leaks are the number-one major complaint from new home owners. The notable areas are cracks, form tie holes, and honeycombing.