If there is one system within your home whose malfunction would cause a major headache, that system would be your plumbing. Your home's plumbing is made up of an intricate network of pipes, valves, and fixtures that help regulate the flow of water into your home and the removal of waste from your home. Any issues within your plumbing system could compromise water delivery and waste removal, leaving you with a big mess on your hands.

Experienced plumbers have an arsenal of tools at their disposal that can be used to pinpoint the source of your plumbing problems. One of the least invasive of these tools is a fiber optic camera that can be snaked through your pipes to provide visual feedback.

Knowing when your home is in need of a plumbing video inspection will help you utilize this valuable service to better care for your plumbing system.

Slow Drains

One of the early warning signs of plumbing problems reduced draining speeds. If you notice that water isn't draining from your tub, shower, or sinks as quickly as it used to, your pipes could be obstructed.

When only a single drain is acting up, the clog is likely localized to the pipes servicing that drain. If all the drains in your home are experiencing problems, the blockage could be located much deeper within your plumbing system.

A licensed plumber will be able to use video inspection to identify the blockage and take swift action to remove it before it can compromise the safety and performance of your plumbing system.

Pest Infestations

Leaks within your plumbing system could serve as a sinister invitation for pests to invade your home. Insects and rodents have the ability to squeeze through the smallest hole or crack in your home's plumbing and sewer lines.

These pests can then travel through your pipe and find their way to your home's interior. If you are noticing an increase in the number of insects or rodents that are coming into your home, poor plumbing could be to blame.

A plumbing contractor will be able to utilize video inspection to examine the interior surfaces of your pipes. The contractors can identify cracks or holes caused by tree roots, corrosion, or age and can replace the damaged pipe in order to stop pests from taking up residence in your home.

Noxious Odors

When your home's plumbing system is functioning properly, it should go unnoticed. If you begin to detect foul odors emanating from your drains or wafting out of the ground near your sewer pipe, these odors indicate there is a serious problem within your plumbing system.

A cracked or broken sewer line could also allow refuse to seep out into the surrounding soil in your yard. You will be able to detect the smell of sewage near the leak, and you will likely notice that the grass appears more lush near the damaged pipe due to the additional nutrients provided by a sewage leak.

Odors coming from your drains are a good indication that there is a blockage within your pipes. Blockages prevent the gases found in your sewer system from traveling downward, allowing them to seep back up the drain and into your home. Plumbers are able to detect the source of noxious odors using video inspection technology, and they can make the repairs needed to restore your plumbing system.

Video inspection is an invaluable way to pinpoint the source of your plumbing problems so that you can minimize the amount of damage and the financial burden associated with major plumbing repairs. Contact the experienced plumbers at Reliable Rooter to schedule a video inspection for your home's plumbing system.