Why Plumbing Maintenance is Important

6/22/2023 (Permalink)

Keeping your plumbing system healthy with maintenance will not only keep the water coming into your home clean, but will also prevent potential damage and flooding in the future. If you haven’t had your sewer lines looked at in a long time or even your bathroom plumbing system, chances are you’ll deal with leaks in the distant future as well as mold and other issues. Here are some tips to help you ensure that your plumbing is up-to-date and in good shape.

How Often to Get Your Sewer Lines Cleaned?
You don’t want to mess with your sewer lines. Many homeowners do not notice any issues with your sewer until it’s too late. This may then result in some catastrophic problems for your home. A good rule of thumb is to have your home sewer lines cleaned out at least every 18-22 months. This may not be a schedule that is easy for you to remember, but think of it as a period between a year and a half to two years.

If you are experiencing certain issues like the following, it is best to have your sewer lines cleaned as soon as possible:

• Water pooling in the basement around the floor drain
• Sewage backup in the bathtub, toilet, or drain
• Drains working too slowly
• Odors coming from sewers
• Frequently clogged drains
• Pipes making gurgling sounds
• Water backing up into shower or bathtub when the washing machine is in use

Plumbing Problems that Can Cause Mold
Leaking sinks is one of the most common problems that cause mold. Sometimes, leaks can be hidden - so getting a professional to your own to identify where the leak is coming from is the first step. Not only is this causing water damage, but causing the risk of mold as well if you wait too long.

Clogged drains are another common problem. This can create standing water in your bathroom, creating germs, bacteria, and a bad smell. Fungal growth often happens when drains are clogged or sewer lines are blocked.

Keep Your Plumbing System Healthy
It is important to keep your plumbing system healthy, as it benefits the water that you use every day for cleaning, chores, showering, etc. as well as prevents damage. The damage, if not fixed right away, can cause even more damage like water damage to your floors, walls, etc., as well as mold growth.

If you’re experiencing any of these issues, let SERVPRO know - we will take care of and restore water damage, storm damage, and even mold remediation.

About SERVPRO Team Harvey
SERVPRO of Hoboken/Union City is proudly owned by Lance and Jennifer Harvey - a husband and wife duo that owns three other SERVPRO locations, including SERVPRO of Lower Manhattan, SERVPRO of West Somerset County, and SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel.

We understand the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “like it never even happened.”