If you asked most homeowners the last time they cleaned their water drain, they would probably look at you with strange eyes. This is because the draining system is one of the most neglected and forgotten parts of a home. Most people don't think about the drain until they notice signs of clogging.
Even then, they will only attempt unclogging it and leave it at that. However, such problems tend to brew into bigger problems that could be even more costly to fix.
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Plumbing pipes carrying fresh water into the home and sending wastewater out can develop leaks. The first problem costs money and the second is more of an inconvenience, although both can cause damage in the home if left unattended. Plumbers fix various types of leaks for residential customers.
Fresh Water Leaks
When pipes that bring water into the building leak, this drives utility bills up and can cause damage behind walls.
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Most property owners dread maintenance calls, especially when a tenant calls in frantic because there is flooding in their unit. Whether it is flooding from an overflowing drain or from water seeping in from a unit above, quick action is needed to prevent extensive damage.
1. Determine the Likely Cause
You can usually narrow down the most likely cause with a few questions over the phone. Knowing what is causing the flood helps determine what actions you need to take to minimize damage to the property and inconvenience to your tenants.
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Pressure buildup in a water heater is never something to be ignored. If not repaired, your water heater becomes a ticking time bomb that could explode. If you notice the signs of pressure buildup, it's vital that you shut down the water heater until you can schedule an inspection and repair.
Symptoms of Building Pressure
The most obvious sign of overly high water pressure is that the pressure relief valve, located at the top of the tank, is regularly leaking water.
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If you have an electric water heater that's not making enough hot water, or if you don't have any hot water at all, a faulty heating element could be to blame. Electric water heaters usually have two heating elements in them, and one or both can go bad. Here's a look at how the heating elements work, why they go bad, how to tell when a heating element goes bad, and how a plumbing contractor might make repairs.
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