The Importance of Plumbing Maintenance!

Why Homeowners Should Invest In Plumbing System Maintenance

Homeowners tend to forget about their plumbing system until something goes wrong, but this is not the best way to deal with it. Plumbing issues tend to happen at the most inconvenient times, but if a household takes steps to get professional plumbing maintenance, they may not have to worry about plumbing problems. There are many benefits of regularly scheduled plumbing maintenance; three are discussed in the following sections.

Maintenance Prevents Plumbing Problems Before They Happen

Common plumbing problems usually involve clogs, leaks, hot water issues, and sewer backups. Almost all of these common problems can be prevented through professional maintenance. Below is a plumbing maintenance checklist with most things a plumbing professional would check or do at a maintenance visit.

• Check sinks and faucets for leaks
• Check kitchen sinks for leaks
• Check the water heater for leaks
• Clean drain pipes
• Flush the hot water heater
• Replace the anode rod
• Replace washers or faucet seats
• Tighten plumbing connections

Other tasks may be specific to a particular home, but this is a general overview. It should keep the pipes running smoothly and reduce or eliminate problems.

Maintenance Adds Years to the Life of the Pipes

Pipes are made to last long, but nothing lasts forever. By keeping up with maintenance, a homeowner can extend the life of their home pipes. This is because keeping the pipes clean prevents not only clogs but helps prevent corrosion and other types of damage that can come from prolonged exposure to chemicals or pressure buildup in the pipes. Regular maintenance can keep a homeowner from dealing with the expense of pipe replacement too soon. A professional should do maintenance with the proper equipment. There are a few safe ways for a person to help clean their pipes, but using chemical drain openers and certain cleaning products can do more harm than good and should be avoided.

Maintenance Saves Time and Money

With plumbing maintenance, a homeowner will save money. There are several reasons, including not having to pay for expensive emergency services. Some other money matters that are benefited from plumbing maintenance are listed below.

• Lower Water Bills: Water bills will be as low as possible because there are no leaks and the pipes are running efficiently.
• Water Heater Efficiency: If the water heater is maintained, it will run with higher efficiency, improved recovery rate, and longer optimal temperatures.
• Lower Energy Bills: The energy bills will be lower because the water heater is most efficient, and the washing machine and dishwasher are functioning well.
• Maintenance is Cheaper than Replacement: Regular maintenance on a home's plumbing system is much less expensive than replacing water heaters, appliances, and pipes every few years.

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