Regular maintenance in plumbing is crucial for not only for safety, but also ensuring the longevity and efficiency of a home’s water and drain system. Routine inspections and maintenance can help identify leaks, corrosion, and blockages before they escalate into major issues, saving homeowners thousands from costly repairs. One thing a-lot of home owners aren’t aware of is the importance of a home and wellness inspection from a professional. Because plumbing is all out of sight, home owners aren’t aware of potential issues until it’s visual and prevalent… This is how homes get flooded or start to grow asbestos and black mold. Once it gets to the point where mold or water is visually seen, it’s already too late. Water and mold has to fill the underlying (hidden areas and gaps like- underneath tile, baseboards, footings, etc…) of the home before it can visually be seen. Once issues are visually seen, the damages made from the start time of the problem to the time it was noticed can cost anywhere from $10,000 on the low end, to even almost a full rebuild of the house costing well over $100,000. Sitting water (fresh or waste) causes bacteria like asbestos and black mold to grow, which damages the structural integrity of the home. Black mold is the main concern as this can make people very sick, sometimes depending on the severity of the contamination, can even kill people. Inspection and maintenance work for your plumbing not only helps home owners ensure the safety of theirselves and their home. But also saves you money in the long run! Services like water heater maintenance, drain cleaning, and pressure tests help sustain optimal water flow and quality. Moreover, preventive care extends the lifespan of plumbing fixtures and systems, safeguarding the structure of the building and contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing the need for excessive replacements.
This is why it is important to hire a professional to do a deep inspection of your home. Having this done will ensure your plumbing is safe and in good condition to prevent potential damages from being caused, as well as increasing the life of your fixtures and appliances!
If you’ve already had a professional inspection done and everything is in good standing, here are a few things that will make your fixtures last longer and save you money in the long run.
Water heater flushes: Arizona has some of the hardest water in the world. Flushing your water heater is very important as it removes harmful elements and calcium build up, keeping the internals clean. This will give your water heater a few extra years! It is recommended to do this once a year.
If you really want to make it last, replacing the Anode rod inside the water heater will increase its lifespan dramatically. The Anode rod reduces corrosion inside the water heater, replacing them every 2 years is recommended, as once again Arizona has some of the hardest water in the world.
Now, doing these maintenance routine doesn’t mean it’s going to make your water heater Superman, parts still break and eventually you will still need to get it replaced. But it will increase the lifespan of the water heater. Meaning you wont have to get it replaced as often!
Summary: Having an inspection done by a professional is a must. Just like you get check ups for your car, you want to do the same thing for your home. Plumbing systems are like cars, there are moving parts that wear out and they have to be serviced and maintained to keep it running strong and to prevent further damages from happening in the future. Damages not just for your home, but for you and your family as well.
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