Do I Need a Plumber?
Burst pipes and flooded rooms are obvious signs you need a plumber, but there are plenty of other situations where a plumber should be called in for a repair before things go wrong. Plumbing is complicated and can be extremely challenging without the proper training. Before you take on more than you can handle, it’s best to call in an expert while the repair is simple.
Leaky pipes, dripping faucets, and running toilets seem like simple fixes on their own, but without the proper training, what seems like a simple replacement can become a huge ordeal. Plumbing isn’t just screwing the right size pipes together. Bonding agents, sealants, and valves all have to be sized, sealed, and placed correctly. There’s also issues with the effects of how water flows through your pipes that can lead to future damage if not accounted for in advance.
Low Water Pressure is a serious annoyance for many families, but you can’t always just increase the pump pressure for your house. A certified plumber can help you increase the pressure at home without damaging your existing pipes.
Of course, the most common “easy fix” is the slow or clogged drain. A quick dose of a chemical drain cleaner and everything flows properly. The problem is that these chemical cleaners only work on shallow clogs, often leaving the potential for caustic chemicals to back up in the pipeline or slowly eat through the drain itself. To clear a drain properly, a snake or auger is often the better choice.
Home Care and Maintenance
The best repair for your plumbing is, of course, preventative. Protecting your pipes by making sure nothing damaging is poured, flushed, or drained through them is paramount to avoiding a costly plumber service call.
One example of this is hard water. If you notice hard water stains in the shower, or can’t get a lather going with soap, your water is harder than it should be. Mineral deposits will coat interior pipe surfaces, fixtures, and even appliances over time. All of these can lead to costly repairs. Installing a water softener will alleviate these issues.
And don’t forget that anything you flush or drain has an impact on your plumbing as well. Never flush or drain:
- “Flushable” wipes
- Anything other than hygienic paper
- Grease
- Starchy or fibrous foods
- Bones or fats
Remember, your plumbing isn’t an incinerator. Take care of it and it will last a lot longer. But if you do run into a problem, remember that Roman Home Services is there for you, 24/7. Simply call us to schedule a service at 414-369-3798!