Don't Be Haunted by a Looming Plumbing Crisis
Just because the season of frightful fun has arrived doesn't mean homeowners should suffer home nightmares. Halloween comes once a year, but plumbing problems pop up all the time.
Preventing plumbing emergencies should be a homeowner's top priority. Homeowners should follow these spooky tips to keep the home clear of haunting plumbing problems.
Gross Gutters Spell Trouble
When it comes to plumbing problems, homeowners seldom expect them to arise from the gutters. Clogged or leaking gutters are often the hidden, insidious culprits of floods, leaks, and foundation problems. Overburdened, clogged gutters will eventually spill excessive groundwater near a home's foundation. While puddles near the house may not seem like a big deal, they can ultimately lead to expensive repairs.
The pipes used to funnel water out and away from the home are easily overworked by excess groundwater. Homes with sump pumps may find the pump activating more frequently when excess groundwater is around. As water seeps into the ground, a home's foundation may suffer cracks due to the water's growing pressure. Moisture around the foundation can cause dank issues in the basement, contributing to mold and mildew trouble, or worse, cause a flood. Every homeowner fears a surprise flood, and dirtied gutters can certainly open the floodgates.
Shivering Pipes Scream for Insulation
Exposed pipes are more than just a great decoration for haunted houses; they can also pose a major danger to the home. Weather extremes and changing seasons often lead to plumbing troubles. Many homeowners have left their house for vacation only to return to find a burst pipe and surprise flooding after a rainstorm of blizzard waiting for them at home.
As uninsulated pipes become exposed to changing temperatures, the threat of burst pipes increases. Burst pipes are expensive, requiring an emergency call to the plumber, extensive cleaning, and costly repairs. Insulating pipes helps stave off the threat of busted pipes and helps lower energy loss from hot-water pipes and prevents sweating of cold-water pipes during the warm season. While it may seem like an easy DIY project, gaps and incorrect application of insulation still runs the risk of pipe bursts and energy loss. A qualified plumbing expert can help insulate a home's pipes effectively.
Dirty Drains Are a Frightful Situation
Most homeowners consider over-the-counter drain cleaners as good as it gets for drain cleaning, but should beware that train thought! OTC solutions seldom have the power to clear large blockages or the entire pipe system of a home.
Dirty, clogged pipes are a common cause of emergency plumbing situations. Clogged pipes and backflow can release sewage and water-waste into the home, leading to a health hazard for the residents. Poorly flowing pipes can also experience more leaks and damage around water-fixtures. Drain cleaning conducted by a plumbing professional helps prevent clogs, increase drain performance, and prevent scary sewage situations.
About B&L Plumbing Services
With over 20 years of experience, B&L Plumbing Services has become a household name in the Colorado Springs, CO area. Their team knows the stress plumbing situations can cause, and offer 24/7 reliable service to make their customers' lives easier. Their affordable, friendly service and customer-focused values have not changed since opening in 1999.
