Importance of Frequent Plumbing Maintenance
In general, plumbers will look at the components of a home’s plumbing system, check the usual places leaks occur, inspect the exposed water lines, and look for tell-tale signs of problems.
A house’s plumbing system should function well for many years with minimal maintenance. However, even though it can endure plenty of abuse with what travels down plumbing drains much of the time, homeowners should consider having an annual plumbing inspection to limit the need for emergency repairs.
Purpose of plumbing inspections
In general, plumbers will look at the components of a home’s plumbing system, check the usual places leaks occur, inspect the exposed water lines, and look for tell-tale signs of problems. Regularly inspecting these common plumbing weaknesses allows homeowners to repair them before a plumbing emergency occurs.
General plumbing inspections in kitchens and baths
A lot of a house’s plumbing system is within cabinetry, walls, ceilings, or floors. As a result, water leaks can occur for some time before homeowners learn about the leak. A reputable plumber’s inspection will include the fixtures in the kitchen and baths. They will ensure the faucets do not leak and that no leak has developed beneath the sink within the cabinetry.
Prevention is vital to preventing extensive water damage that requires significant repair.
Toilet inspections
Toilets have several places they can leak. They can develop a hairline crack in the tank or bowl that will leak. The rubber gaskets and fittings become brittle with age. When they do, the toilet may run continually or leak.
Additionally, the components within the tank wear more quickly than others since they are the parts that control the water flow. The flapper, in particular, is a simple, affordable replacement that many homeowners can manage.
Water heater inspections
Conventional tank water heaters take in a great deal of the overall energy usage in a household, so to help conserve energy and energy costs, they should be functioning efficiently. Therefore, the water storage tank needs to be inspected for leaks and sediment build-up at least once a year. In addition, a straightforward evaluation of the temperature and pressure valve must be completed yearly for safety reasons.
Sewer line inspection and cleaning
Sometimes a decrease in water pressure is because of mineral deposits building up in plumbing pipes, not a leak. Some of the numerous concerns with sewer lines are tree roots growing in pipes, sludge deposits, or pipe joints weakening. Sewer line repairs may be expensive, and a yearly inspection and cleaning can minimize clogs and tree root inclusion.
Buying and selling a home
Before buying or selling a home is an excellent opportunity to conduct a home plumbing inspection. Doing so limits the buyer’s risk of overhauling the home’s plumbing system after purchase.
Peace of mind
The cost of an annual plumbing inspection is far less than that of a plumbing emergency, which can lead to major restoration and repair costs in a severe case. Like routine service to an automobile, these plumbing inspections offer a homeowner the satisfaction of knowing their home’s plumbing is in good condition for another year.
Solace Plumbing is a licensed commercial and residential plumber with 26 years of experience in Gilbert, Az. We provide the East Valley with a wide range of plumbing services, including 24-hour emergency service. Some of our specialties include plumbing installation and repair, remodeling, natural gas and propane piping, slab leak detection, and full-service repiping. Commercial work includes restaurants, school districts, and tenant improvements. Call Solace Plumbing at 480-630-0224.
