Tips For Avoiding And Handling Plumbing Problems

When your house experiences plumbing problems, you will find yourself facing serious disruptions and potential damages. You may be able to avoid these issues or address them more efficiently if you are following several plumbing care guidelines for residential properties.

Have Leaking Faucets Repaired Promptly

A leaky faucet can be one of the more common plumbing issues that you may experience. However, it is a problem that people will frequently neglect to take seriously. This can be due to assuming a few drops of water coming from the faucet will not pose serious problems. Yet, it is actually possible for a leaking faucet to pose some serious problems for your home. One of the most serious issues that it can pose will be extensive water damage if the leak spills water onto the countertop. Additionally, a leaking faucet can substantially increase the water expenses for a home, and this is a problem that is likely to worsen as time passes.

Avoid Pouring Greasy Or Acidic Substances Down The Drains

The materials that you put down your drains can have a serious impact on the health and performance of your overall plumbing system. In particular, you will find that grease and acidic substances can be particularly problematic. Grease can lead to major clogs forming in the small and large pipes. Acidic substances can corrode metal pipes and weaken plastic ones. For those with septic tanks, these issues can be especially problematic as these materials can interfere with the bacteria in the tank that breaks down organic material. While grease should never be added to plumbing systems, some acidic substances may be safely disposed of through these pipes if they are thoroughly diluted.

Take Steps To Prevent Hair Clogs

Hair getting into the drains and pipes can be another potential problem for your home's plumbing. When large amounts of hair get into the plumbing system, it can be extremely difficult to remove. Interestingly, many chemical clog removers may even struggle to dislodge these blockages. Due to the difficulty of removing hair clogs, you will want to prevent them from forming in the first place. To do this, you will want to place drain strainers over every drain in the house. These strainers will intercept any hair or other small items before they have the ability to enter the drains. While you will need to clean the strainers to keep the sanitary and functional, this is a small inconvenience compared to avoiding the need to regularly remove hair clogs.

Contact a company like C B Lucas Heating & Air Conditioning for more information and assistance. 


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