Your Guide to Handling Emergency Plumbing Repair
Avoid Emergency Plumbing Repair with Occasional Drain Cleaning
Indoor plumbing has changed life in the US; starting in the mid-1900s indoor toilets began to be installed more frequently and it is now mandated by building codes. Ninety-nine percent of US homes have complete indoor plumbing, which includes:
• Hot and cold water
• A tub or shower
• A flush toilet
In contrast, 60% of the world’s population—4.5 billion people—do not have access to indoor plumbing. About 1/4th of these people try to find privacy outdoors to relieve themselves.
Most homeowners are very reluctant to tackle plumbing repairs as do-it-yourself tasks. Plumbers are the source of both comedic comments and deep appreciation. While we appreciate indoor plumbing, we don’t understand it well. To support homeowners, here are a few basics about plumbing maintenance and care.
Occasional Drain Cleaning
There are several functions of your home’s plumbing.
• Supply of potable water; this is clean water that is used for drinking, cooking, cleaning, toilet flushing, and bathing.
• Removal of wastewater. Wastewater is the result of using potable water for its intended purpose. Wastewater travels first through drains and then to the larger sewer pipes.
Municipal or rural water supply utilities bring clean water under pressure in an enclosed network. However, wastewater picks up many substances that produce problems for the wastewater system and may occasionally need to be cleaned.
Drains carry soap, food particles, and grease/oil/fats to your sewer pipes. Toilets also collect things that ought not to be flushed—excess toilet paper, toys, clothing articles, and an infrequent MP3 player. Removing these things depends upon how far the item travels.
• Close items might be dislodged by a plumber’s helper, commonly known as a plunger.
• Items that make it a little further may require rodding or a drain snake, a flexible metal tool that reaches several yards into the drain.
• Heavy grease buildup may require hydrojet cleaning—a flexible wand is inserted into the drain with a high-pressure water jet to clean drain pipes.
• Heavy-duty snaking or jetting may be required when plant roots find a break or hole and grow inside the sewer line.
Homeowners know their home’s plumbing and their family’s use of the drain/sewer lines. They can make a decision to be proactive and schedule a routine cleaning for their sewer lines or they may be reactive, scheduling services to eliminate an existing problem.
Backflow Prevention
Homes in low-lying areas may be prone to localized flooding. In some cases, homes will need backflow protection to prevent a flooded sewer from pushing wastewater into the home.
Emergency Plumbing Repair
The problems that cause the most frequent potable water repairs are corrosion and wear. All municipal water supplies have trace amounts of various salts and minerals, picked up from the surrounding conditions near the water source. Tiny amounts of these substances can clog or degrade pipes and fixtures. Repairs can be as simple as replacing faucet O-rings to repairing damage from leaking pipes.
The problems that cause the most frequent drain and sewer repairs are the objects that get into the wastewater and damage to pipes. While potable water is under pressure, wastewater relies on gravity to transport it away from the home. Keeping drains and sewer lines clean and intact is essential for health and safety first. Cleaning sanitary sewer lines is cost-effective compared to making inconvenient and extensive repairs.
Call Doctor Cool Plumbing Services for Your Emergency Plumbing Repair Solutions
Your home’s plumbing requires maintenance to avoid costly repairs. Common issues like clogged drains from grease, food, or foreign objects, and pipe corrosion can lead to emergency plumbing repair. Regular drain cleaning and preventative measures like backflow prevention can save homeowners from the hassle and expense of major emergency plumbing repair problems.
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