We don’t expect our customers to have x-ray vision and know
what’s going on with the plumbing system behind their walls and beneath their
floors. Our plumbers don’t have that either! What we do have are the right
tools and methods to handle a variety of plumbing problems and to inspect your
plumbing to make sure it’s healthy.
Do you have a clog forming? What’s the source of that clog?
Is corrosion occurring, or do you already have a leak—maybe multiple leaks? Read
on as we uncover how we can answer these questions and help you achieve a
healthy plumbing system in 2 simple steps.
Step 1: Video Pipe Inspection
Video pipe inspection as part of your overall routine
plumbing maintenance is a vital step toward achieving a healthy plumbing
system, but not the only step! Read on as we uncover a little bit more about
the benefits of this service, and what steps you can take between inspections.
Our plumbers feed a tiny camera which is affixed to a long,
flexible cable right into your drains, sewer line, and throughout the remaining
plumbing system. This allows us to see and address a number of potential
plumbing problems, including:
- Frequent clogs
- Sewer odors or backup
- Leaks with no obvious source
- Puddles and wet spots in or around your property
- Loss of water pressure/water flow throughout the
home
Video pipe inspection allows you to be safe, rather than
sorry. We’re able to alert you to a problem right away so you can get plumbing
repairs on your schedule and remedy the situation quickly—before you find
yourself facing high water bills and emergency plumbing needs.
Step 2: Perform DIY Plumbing Checks
Before we go any further, we never recommend “do it
yourself” plumbing repair jobs! That should be left to the pros. But we will
share some plumbing checks you can do on your own so you know when it’s time to
call in a pro.
Check for signs of
corrosion. This includes greenish or yellowish stains around brass or
copper pipes and valves.
Beware signs of
leakage. This can include hearing water rushing when no fixtures are on,
seeing cracked or broken flooring indicating a slab leak, and the presence of
mold growth near plumbing or drain openings.
Check the water flow
from your fixtures. Have you noticed a decrease? A slow decline in water
flow is indicative of a growing clog. A sudden drop could mean a pipe rupture,
which needs professional attention right away!
Check your drainage.
Are the drains in your home draining as they should? One or two clogged drains
may be isolated events requiring a plunger or a drain snake. Widespread drain
clogs throughout the home can be the sign of something more sinister—like a
sewer line blockage.
Check your water
meter when no plumbing fixtures or appliances are on. Does it indicate
you’re using water when you aren’t? This means you have a leak somewhere within
your plumbing system, which requires professional attention.
Need a Helping Hand, Call the Maynard Man! When you need professional plumbing repairs or video pipe inspection in Nashville, we’re the team to trust. Contact us today!
