Preparing Your Plumbing Now Will Prevent Problems Later

You need to take care of your plumbing so your plumbing will take care of you

. It is so frustrating when your drains get clogged, or a pipe breaks and causes a flood. Maybe your sewer backs up a lot. Maybe your toilet seems to be plugged up a lot. Plumbing can be an expensive. There are little things you can do to save yourself some money.

It is important to know how plumbing works. When water goes down the drain it goes into your sewer system. Your sewer system can be a septic tank or a series of pipes that run into a city line. If you have a clogged sewer then none of your other pipes are going to work. You have to get a clogged sewer fixed. One of the most common reasons for sewer backup is tree roots getting into your pipes. Having a rotor service come can cost you up to $200.00. One thing a homeowner can do is have them run a camera into your pipes to see if they are okay. This can show you if your pipes are starting to separate or shift. If they are, you can start planning on having your sewer replaced at some point. You can also ask the plumber to recommend products that can stop the tree roots.

There are a few things you can do to keep your sewer running freely. Use only sewer friendly toilet paper. Make sure nothing gets flushed that does not belong there. For example toys, paper towels, tampons and other products that can cause a clog. Be sure to scrape food off your dishes into the trash before you put them in the dishwasher. This keeps food out of the sewer. Do not put grease into the sink drain. It can harden and get stuck on other debris. Garbage disposals are great but they will put a strain on your sewer system. If your sewer is giving your problems it might be better to dump your food in another manner. People with tree roots can have the rooter service come at regular intervals before a problem starts.

Your indoor plumbing can be maintained by checking for leaks in your pipes occasionally. If you find one tend to it as soon as possible. Turn off the water to that pipe until you can fix it. Know where your water shut off is in case you have a problem. Check your faucets to make sure they are not dripping. If they are either fix them or replace them. If you cannot handle the repair yourself you will have to call a plumber. For those of you in the area, I'd recommend these plumbers in the Ann Arbor area. You will want to get them fixed as soon as possible. A little drip can waste a lot of water and cost you more money. To have a faucet repaired can cost anywhere from $100.00 to $200.00 depending on the work required to fix it.

You need to inspect your hot water heater periodically to check for leaks. Check everything for signs of rust which can indicate a leak. If you find a leak you will want to call someone to see if it can be repaired or maybe you need to replace it. These are just a few things you can do to keep your plumbing working correctly. If there is any job to big to handle be sure to give Ann Arbor Plumbing a call for all your plumbing needs.

by: Jordan McPelt

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