Plumbing Problems Are Easier Than You Think To Avoid
Plumbing problems aren’t something anyone wants to have to deal with. Unfortunately, we all have to face them at some point in time because we all live with in home water systems that deliver fresh water and remove our waste-water.
No matter whether you get your fresh water supply from a well or a municipality, and whether you have a septic tank or are on the main sewer line, your plumbing system is vulnerable to problems that cause it to no longer function properly.
Plumbing problems can range from clogged drains to leaky pipes or fixtures, to flooding or parts breakdown, to scale and lime buildup within your pipes and hot water tank that need flushing out.
For instance, if you have a waste-water backup into your home, there could be a number of reasons your waste-water system isn’t able to remove the waste-water other than because you put something down the drain you weren’t supposed to…- like scale buildup or tree roots growing into the line.
This is what plumbers deal with every day and why it’s important for you to get to know your plumbing system, when you should be cleaning and flushing it out, and when you might need to replace some parts or connections that rust or break or are getting old.
Your local trusted plumbers here at A Perfect Fit Plumbing are available any time you need us when you have a plumbing problem. But there are things you need to be doing as the owner of the plumbing system in your home.
- Schedule a yearly flush out for your water heater tank and plumbing pipes for the waste water system.
- Don’t put grease, egg shells, hair, or trash down your drains.
- Don’t use too much drain cleaner - it’s only meant for certain types of clogs and isn’t affective anyway.
- Insulate your pipes properly for cold weather.
- Store outdoor water hoses during winter and insulate exposed faucets.
- Never pour chemicals into septic systems.
- Don’t mess with your plumbing vents. - These are located on roof top, never use for electrical wiring.
- Know where your plumbing pipes are laid - Find out the layout of plumbing and electrical systems before digging.
If you follow these simple tips, your plumbing system will stay in better shape and you’ll have less need for emergency repairs.
It’s truly a great set of rules to follow to keep your plumbing system healthy. Having your plumbing system serviced once or twice a year can save you a lot of repairs in the long run and it isn’t an expensive service to request.
When you would like to save yourself some time and trouble, get to know your plumbing system as well as you can.
Know where the lines are, what equipment you have and whether they are gas fueled or electric, learn about your hot water system and tank (if not tankless), about your well if you have one, and about your septic system or waste-water removal system.
