If you have always had indoor plumbing, like most people in this country do, you probably take your plumbing system for granted. You just expect it to work properly each day, and you probably get very frustrated when a plumbing problem occurs.
Did you realize, however, that you could possibly avoid future plumbing problems just by getting a preventative maintenance plumbing inspection? If you are not familiar with this, here are several things you really should know.
How Plumbing Maintenance Helps You Avoid Problems
As with any system in a home, time and use can lead to problems, and your plumbing system is no exception. Performing regular plumbing maintenance can help you avoid problems with your plumbing system primarily by finding the problems before they cause problems.
Here are some of the most common problems that a preventative maintenance plumbing inspection can find:
- Clogged drains
- Roots growing in drains
- Small leaks in pipes
- Worn-out parts on a hot water heater
- Sump-pump issues
- Sewer pipe problems
If you do not find problems like these before they turn into major problems, your home could end up flooded or wet, or you could experience problems with sinks and fixtures not draining like they should. In addition, you could end up with sewer waste backing up into your home.
None of these are good problems to have. In fact, they are inconvenient, messy, stinky and destructive to a home. Wouldn't you rather avoid these types of issues than have to clean them up and live with them until a plumber arrives to fix them?
What a Preventative Maintenance Plumbing Inspection Includes
There are multiple services plumbers provide during annual preventative maintenance plumbing inspections, but here are some of the best, most useful services for homeowners.
Video Inspection
A video inspection
of your pipes can help you find problems at an early stage. With this service, a plumber uses a device with a camera on it to see the insides of your pipes. This inspection helps locate clogged areas within the pipes, roots growing into pipes and problems with sewer lines.
High-Pressure Water Jetting
Another service that is good for preventative maintenance is high-pressure water jetting. This type of service involves spraying water into plumbing pipes to clean them out. The water is highly pressurized, which means it has the power to force debris out of the pipes and into the sewer system.
Visual Inspection of Plumbing Fixtures
Most annual preventative maintenance checks also include a visual inspection of the plumbing fixtures, including the hot water heater, sump pump and water pump. By inspecting all of the parts of your plumbing system, a plumber can locate any parts that look worn and can replace them before they stop working.
During a routine inspection, a plumber will also locate any small leaks or other problems within your plumbing system. If the plumber finds any issues, they will fix them before they cause any leaks or other problems in your home.
If you fail to find small problems before they turn into major ones, you will experience a lot of inconveniences, and your home might even experience serious damage. In addition, it is cheaper to prevent plumbing problems than it is to repair them. So why not invest a little bit of money into the prevention of these problems to keep your house safer and your life less hectic?
If you are tired of experiencing plumbing problems in your home, you can prevent them. Contact Reliable Rooter to schedule an annual preventative maintenance plumbing inspection. We offer high-quality services for affordable prices and always offer written estimates before completing any work.
