The 5 Most Common Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them
Leading Asheville plumbing company offers insights into how to fix the top plumbing problems in the Southeast
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company serving the Asheville and Hendersonville areas, is offering tips to local homeowners on how to solve for the area's most common plumbing problems.
"Prevention and detection is key when it comes to most plumbing issues," said Max Rose, owner of Four Seasons Plumbing. "The problem is a lot of homeowners simply don't know what to look for, or how to guard against plumbing mishaps. That's why we've decided to offer advice based on our professional experience."
Rose said there are five main plumbing concerns that arise in the Asheville area:
- Toilet backups: The best way to "fix" a clogged toilet is to prevent it from happening in the first place. A lot of items that most people consider flushable, like sanitary products, paper towels, and cat litter, are actually very harmful to your sewage system and can fairly easily cause a backup to occur. A good rule of thumb: Do a bit of research before attempting to flush anything that isn't toilet paper.
- Frozen pipes: Even in the Southeast, temperatures almost always drop below freezing at least a couple of times each winter. The problem is, Southeastern homeowners are less likely to prepare for those temperatures than residents who live further north, so frozen pipes are a pretty common issue. You might consider adding extra insulation to solve for this, or keep your heat turned on at all times. If you leave for a holiday trip and decide to turn off your heat, consider letting your faucets slowly drip while you're away.
- Slow pipe leak: Slow pipe leaks are especially troublesome because they are difficult to detect, but have the potential to cause massive amounts of water damage to your home. The best way to detect a slow leak is to pay careful attention to your monthly water bill. If it seems to be slowly, steadily increasing, you should call a licensed plumber immediately and schedule an inspection.
- Cracked water heater: If too much sediment builds up in your water heater, it becomes more likely to crack and leak. If your home seems to be running out of hot water at a faster rate than usual, you might have sediment buildup in your water heater. To fix this, try attaching a garden hose to the drain valve at the base of the unit, and run the other end of the hose outside. Slightly open a nearby hot water faucet in the home. Then open the drain valve and let all of the water drain out of your water heater. This should flush unwanted debris.
- Malfunctioning sump pump: Sump pumps are especially important this time of year in the Southeast, since rainfall is typically heavier than normal during the autumn and winter months. If you have a basement that's prone to flooding during a heavy rainstorm, make sure to test your sump pump prior to inclement weather by pouring a large bucket of water into the basin. If the pump doesn't switch on and remove the water, contact a professional to inspect and repair the system.
"This time of year is particularly notorious for plumbing issues," Rose said. "Between the heavy precipitation, increased water use during hectic back-to-school mornings, and holiday party preparations and cleanup, now is the best time for homeowners to educate themselves on warning signs to watch out for and practices to avoid."
For more information about plumbing services provided by Four Seasons Plumbing, visit http://callfourseasons.com or call 1-828-216-3894.
About Four Seasons Plumbing
Four Seasons Plumbing is a family-owned and operated home services company serving Asheville and Hendersonville areas. Four Seasons Plumbing has established itself as the leader in providing reliable, professional plumbing services throughout the entire Asheville and Hendersonville area and surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on a commitment to customer service and can answer any and all of your plumbing needs, even emergencies. For more information, call 1-828-216-3894 or visit http://callfourseasons.com.
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SOURCE Four Seasons Plumbing
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