No one likes walking in on a plumbing mess or stepping in a puddle on the kitchen floor. Especially, no one likes dealing with a backed-up toilet. The On Point Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. team is always ready to help with any plumbing problem and to help you prevent problems, too. Many common plumbing problems can be prevented. The Paso Robles plumbing repair team has some tips to help you establish good habits to protect your plumbing.
What are the 5 top ways to prevent clogged drains?
- Don’t pour grease or oil down the drain.
- Avoid overloading the garbage disposal and disposing of greasy food particles, bones, meat, and certain fruit peelings.
- Use a mesh drain strainer in sinks, tubs, and showers to catch hair, food particles, and debris.
- Promptly unclog a drain that is slow draining. Slow draining is an early warning of a clog.
What are the 3 top ways to prevent sewage backup?
- Only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet.
- Inspect sewer pipes for blockages, especially when trees and shrubs are growing nearby. The On Point Paso Robles plumbing repair service can remove tree and shrubbery roots.
- Call the plumber when you start hearing gurgling noises in the pipes or notice bubbling in the toilet water. These indicate a clog in the sewer line, and a backup is about to happen.
Eight more habits that reduce surprises
- Maintain the water heater and check for signs of leaks, rust, or unusual noises.
- Repair or replace a water heater that is showing signs of failure. Older water heaters should be replaced.
- Insulate exposed pipes, and if cold weather is expected, leave a trickle of water running to prevent freezing and bursting.
- Maintain heating and air conditioning systems, and inspect them before the beginning of cold or warm weather. Early inspections give you plenty of time for repairs if needed.
- Know where the main water valve is and how to shut it off.
- Pay attention to the water bill. An unexpected increase may indicate a leak somewhere.
- Pay attention to unusual changes in water pressure. Increased water pressure can damage pipes. Low water pressure indicates a possible leak.
- Maintain heating and air conditioning according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Establish a regular inspection and maintenance schedule with the Paso Robles plumbing repair
- Create a plumbing-wise plan for your household that includes how to prevent clogged drains and toilet backups, what to do about a leak, how to close the main water valve, and emergency procedures in the event of a sewage backup. Make sure every adult and older children know the procedures.
Nine ways to prevent water damage
- Don’t ignore leaks, no matter how small.
- Fix leaks and drips as soon as you find them. Repair or replace faucets, toilets, and pipes. Even a slow drip causes problems over time.
- Regularly check under sinks and around tubs, showers, toilets, the laundry room, and appliances for leaks.
- While water damage from a leaking roof or storm damage isn’t a plumbing issue, it can be costly to repair. Check for storm damage that can lead to water damage.
- Clean up water as soon as possible to prevent it from soaking into the floor or walls.
- Turn off the main water valve to the house if necessary.
- In the event of a sewage backup, turn off the water valve to the house, block off the affected area to keep people and pets out, and call the plumber right away. Sewage is blackwater and is a health threat.
- Locate the source of musty or moldy odors, which is most likely mold growing in wet areas.
- Make sure landscape watering isn’t too close to building walls and foundations.
Comprehensive and reliable local plumbing repair services
Plumbing repair for Paso Robles and nearby communities is only one aspect of our services. Founded in 2021, we serve the residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs for all of San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara.
Our full suite of services includes:
- Scheduled appointments and 24/7 emergency service.
- Plumbing inspections include locating and clearing clogs and repairing drains and sewer lines. With leading technology, such as camera inspections, locating and repairing problems is fast and precise.
- Replacements for plumbing, ducting, water heaters, HVAC systems, and more.
- Repiping, removing old or damaged pipes throughout residences and businesses, and replacing them with new pipes that meet code requirements.
- Inspection services including pre-season checks for heat and air conditioning, pre-sale checks, duct inspections, drain and sewer pipes, gas lines, and more.
- Sump pump repair and replacements.
- Gas line repair and replacements.
- New fixture installations.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- One-year warranty on installations and workmanship.
- Free estimates for North County residents.
When your plumbing, drains, sewer lines, heating, or air conditioning need attention, On Point Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning does it.