Living in an apartment building means you either have a multi-story or multiple dwelling plumbing system. A multi-story plumbing system is reserved for buildings that are too tall for the water pressure to reach the entire building. When it comes to fixing plumbing problems in an apartment building you may be baffled because you don’t know what pipes affect what other residents.
In plumbing, there are two subsystems of pipes: one brings fresh water inside and the other takes dirty water away. Usually, these are the pipes that affect other residents in your apartment building. Pipes beneath toilets, sinks, and showers, likely only impact your unit.
Common Apartment Plumbing Problems
The most common apartment plumbing problems include clogged toilets, clogged drains, frozen or corroded pipes and dripping faucets. Because apartment buildings endure heavy use over long periods of time, you are likely to experience one of these issues at one time or another. Sometimes there are preventative measures you can take, like not leaving your hair in the shower so as not to clog the drain, and DIY solutions. Sometimes, simply taking a blow dryer to a frozen pipe can solve the issue. However, some issues need to be left for the professionals. A clogged toilet that can’t be solved with a plunger may lead to sewage backup and can affect units near and below your apartment.
How to Repair Plumbing in Apartment Buildings
Living in an apartment may mean multiple dwellings are at stake and understanding how plumbing works in an apartment building can help you identify what the stakes are. If you are experiencing anything from the most common plumbing problem to the most obscure, give the professionals at Ace Plumbing a call. We are qualified to handle every situation from drain cleaning, leak repair, and water and sewer line replacement. Let us know what you’re experiencing in your Baltimore apartment at (410) 256-7900 today.
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