21 February 2018
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Have you recently experienced a plumbing disaster that ended up costing you a small fortune? It may be due to pipes that leaked and caused water damage or chemicals like drain cleaners that damaged the septic system. Many of the problems with household plumbing can be avoided by doing proper maintenance and good habits. Here are a few of the areas where homeowners often get plumbing maintenance wrong:

1. Chemicals and Other Items That Should Stay Out of Drains and Toilets

Many homeowners use commercial drain cleaning chemicals to clear clogged drains. These chemicals cause problems with plumbing and can lead to serious damage to septic systems. To ensure you do not have problems, do not use drain cleaners to clear clogged drains. In addition, it is important to avoid flushing anything down the toilet that is not meant to be flushed. If you have a septic system, it is also a good idea to try to reduce use of harsh household cleaners and chemicals that kill bacteria in your septic tank.

2. Catching Leaks and Other Problems with Routine Plumbing Inspections

Leaks are another serious problem that you may have to deal with when it comes to household plumbing. Usually, leaks start small and can be repaired before they cause too much damage. Routinely check areas like plumbing beneath sinks and in bathrooms and kitchens, which is where you are most likely to have leaks. In addition, make sure you weatherize your plumbing to improve energy-efficiency and avoid winter plumbing disasters like burst pipes.

3. Know Your Plumbing Systems and The Location of Important Components

There are many different components of your plumbing that you should be familiar with. First, you want to know where the main service and all the shut off valves to your plumbing are located. In addition, you will also want to know the location of drain cleanouts and septic systems. Walk through your home and locate all these features of your plumbing. Outside, find the septic tank and take not of its location for when you need maintenance and routine septic pumping done. Knowing where everything is will make routine maintenance and repairs a lot easier. 

These are a few of the areas where homeowners often get plumbing maintenance wrong. When human errors cause problems with your plumbing drains and septic system, contact a septic pumping service, like Affordable  Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, to help with maintenance to avoid costly repairs and serious damage.