Plumbing maintenance is essential this fall if you want to live in your home without worrying over issues like drain clogs and pipe leaks. The last thing you want to experience this season is a problem that will prevent you from using your most essential plumbing fixtures. That could mean no toilets, sinks, and showers—appliances you rely on several times a day. Worse, due to ongoing leaks, you may find yourself spending more money on energy bills due to poor fixture efficiency.
Why Choose 3 Mountains Home Services?
3 Mountains Home Services can provide excellent plumbing service this season that will ensure you enjoy the full benefits of your fixtures worry-free. We have a team of fully trained, highly motivated plumbers who can assist with any problem. They can inspect every aspect of your plumbing system, including the hard-to-find areas that will usually go unnoticed. Our plumbers will also be able to identify any problems in their earliest stages and make repairs, so they are not able to grow into something much worse, saving you tons of money on repairs in the process.
The Top 7 Plumbing Maintenance Inspection Points
In addition to our plumbing maintenance, you can also conduct your home inspection. The next time you feel your plumbing system needs some work, please take note of these 7 points of inspection:
- Checking for Water Heater Leaks: When you consider that 25% of your energy consumption goes toward heating water, a leak can be disastrous for the overall level of efficiency in your home. Not only will you not have enough hot water, but the water heater itself will also consume more energy in producing hot water. If you notice puddling forming around the water heater, it is time to call a professional for leak repair.
- Inspecting Plumbing Fixtures for Damage: Water heaters aren’t the only fixture you need to inspect for leaks. You also need to watch out for toilets, sinks, and showers. Signs of a leak include drips on the floor, damp walls, and moisture buildup. Fixtures should also be inspected for any significant physical damage like dents, cracks, and corrosion. This damage may begin to interfere with its performance and may indicate the time for replacement is soon.
- Checking Pipe Insulation: One plumbing problem you want to avoid is frozen or burst pipes, which will only become more threatening the more we advance into the colder months. Installing foam pipe insulation along the route of the pipes can lower this possibility considerably. If you already have pipe insulation, it certainly does not hurt to add another layer. Also, be sure to check pipes for any visible damage.
- Looking Out for Slow Drainage: You need to seek drain cleaning immediately if essential fixtures like toilets and sinks are draining too slowly, as it is a sign that you need to get rid of a clog immediately. Though a plunger will be able to fix any minor clogs, you should consider a professional drain cleaning service from a plumber who can offer more effective methods of cleaning.
- Checking for Faucet Leaks: According to the EPA, a faucet dripping at one drip per second may result in more than 3,000 gallons in a year. That is, of course, if you don’t check for leaks. There are several reasons why your faucet may be leaking. It may have something to do with its washers wearing out or that its seals are broken. This will allow for water to seep out of the faucet even if it is currently not running. The next time you hear dripping, call a plumber for repair immediately.
- Consider Water Treatment Systems: You need to consider installing water softening and filtration systems to keep your water supply clean. Water treatment is essential in keeping your family healthy and preventing damage to any plumbing fixtures. Water softening systems will eliminate hard water known for having higher amounts of calcium and magnesium, which can result in skin irritation and fixture damage. Filtration will eliminate any hazardous chemicals and bacteria from your water so consumption doesn’t result in serious illness for anyone in your household.
- Test Toilet Flushing: Though your toilet should only run long enough to refill the toilet tank, it will run continuously However if it runs continuously or when it is not in use, it is a sign that you need the replace the seal within the toilet. This makes testing its flushing abilities highly important. It will let you know of any problems that will require professional toilet service.
Don’t Drown In Plumbing Problems This Fall – Get Your Plumbing Maintenance Done Today
Call 3 Mountains Home Services today for high-quality service that will provide improved fixture performance thanks to their plumbing maintenance!