5 Common Victoria Plumbing Repairs You Shouldn’t Ignore (And 1 You Can Do Yourself)
A small drip might seem like a minor nuisance, but in a city like Victoria where water conservation is key, those drips add up fast. Ignoring a tiny leak today can lead to a massive repair bill—or structural water damage—tomorrow. At Praise Plumbing, we want to help our neighbors spot the warning signs before they become expensive emergencies.
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-The "Silent" Water Waster: Did you know a leaking toilet can waste up to 700 liters of water a day? In Victoria, where CRD water meters track every drop, this can cause a shocking spike in your utility bill.
- Low Water Pressure: This is a common annoyance in older Victoria homes. It’s often caused by sediment buildup or failing pressure-reducing valves (PRV). A PRV protects your home from high street pressure fluctuations.
- High Water Pressure: This can be quite nice but points towards a failed PRV, as excessive high pressure can damage your plumbing system and components like Toilet Fill Valves, Dish Washers and cause old Copper/Galvanized/Poly-B systems to burst or develop pin hole leaks.
- The DIY Tip (Cleaning Aerators): If your faucet has a weak stream, but the shower runs fine, try unscrewing the aerator at the tip of the faucet and rinse out the sediment. It's a 5-minute fix that often restores full pressure! If the issue persists then you could have a failing faucet cartridge.
- When to Call a Red Seal Pro: If you see "blue-green" staining on copper pipes or find a damp spot on your ceiling, it's time to call a professional. Working behind walls or on main lines requires a Red Seal plumber to ensure your home insurance remains valid and the work meets the 2024 BC Plumbing Code.
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