Kenyan homes face several recurring plumbing challenges. Understanding these can help you identify issues early and avoid costly repairs. Here are the most common ones:
1. Leaking taps and pipes: Hard water, which is common in many parts of Kenya including Mbita and Nyanza, accelerates wear on washers, seals, and pipe joints. Even a small drip wastes thousands of litres of water per year.
2. Low water pressure: This can be caused by a partially closed valve, a partially blocked pipe, or an undersized water pump. In areas with unreliable municipal supply, an improperly sized pressure tank can make this worse.
3. Blocked drains: Grease, food waste, and foreign objects are the main culprits in kitchen drains. In bathrooms, hair and soap scum build up over time. Regular drain cleaning prevents severe blockages.
4. Running toilets: A faulty float valve or flapper wastes enormous amounts of water silently. If your water bill is unexpectedly high, check your toilet cistern first.
5. Instant shower failures: Lorenzetti and similar instant showers commonly fail due to limescale buildup in hard water areas or voltage fluctuations that damage the heating element.
If you are experiencing any of these issues in Mbita, Homabay, Kisii, Nyanza, or Kisumu, our qualified plumbers are ready to help.