Most plumbing repairs are completely preventable. Taking preventative measures and providing routine plumbing maintenance can save a home owner thousands of dollars, not to mention the stress that goes along with a major plumbing repair. Have you taken the time to educate yourself on routine plumbing maintenance and how to prevent costly plumbing repairs?
One of the most costly plumbing repairs and one that can be avoided is root damage. Trees and shrubs can wreak havoc on a lateral line causing clogs, damage to pipes, and even structure damage to a homes foundation. When it comes to landscaping decisions it is important to choose very wisely. Avoid anything that grows really quickly and plant trees and shrubs a good distance away from a lateral line. This can end up saving homeowners lots of money down the road in plumbing repairs.
Already have large trees and bushes near your sewer lateral? Consider monthly "root killers" to prevent root invasion. Such products have saved homeowners thousands of dollars.
SF Gate,
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10/21/2013
Clogs and damaged pipes can also come from what goes down the drain. Some people think that they can put anything down the drain. As a plumber you know that this is not true. Trash, plastic, toys, hazardous chemicals, grease, large pieces of food you name it, can cause blockage which can cause a back flow or a leak. These can be costly plumbing repairs that could have been avoided.
Frozen pipes can also be a very expensive plumbing repair. When water freezes it expands which in turn can cause cracks and leaks. A pipe that has sprung a leak can cause other problems including water damage which can make an already expensive plumbing repair even more expensive. To avoid this expensive plumbing repair ensure that pipes are properly insulated and check for any structural cracks that will allow cold air to reach pipes.
Ocean City Fix,
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10/21/2013
Routine plumbing maintenance helps keep plumbing systems in proper working order and prevents expensive plumbing repairs. Some routine plumbing maintenance tasks that should be performed on a regular basis are: cleaning shower drains, checking for leaking faucets, cleaning faucet aerators, repair running toilets, check the caulking around bathroom fixtures, check for signs of mold under and around cabinets, perform regular snaking on main lines that may have tree root damage, and have septic systems inspected on a regular basis.
By doing routine plumbing maintenance home owners help prevent expensive plumbing repairs. Consider finding a local plumbing company to do an annual plumbing inspection. Most of the time those companies offer discounted rates on repairs by joining a maintenance program.
