Why It’s So Important to Have Annual Plumbing Maintenance Checks

Why It’s So Important to Have Annual Plumbing Maintenance Checks

The following contribution is from another author.

It’s not exactly a secret or anything that maintenance checks are needed to ensure that there’s not only home efficiency but also prevent any accidents that could lead to major disasters (including a major bill). When it comes to issues within a home, it’s basically a domino effect where one bad thing can lead to another, and it’s just one giant disaster.

But with that said, these can outright be avoided, thankfully, and one of the best ways to entirely prevent a disaster like this would be to just have regular maintenance checks. It’s the same for your car; every so many months, your car needs to be checked. Well, it’s the same for your home, but instead of each quarter, you usually only need your house checked once a year. 

While yes, it’s a pain having to spend money on nothing if everything clears out to be just fine, at the end of the day, you’re giving yourself peace of mind, and your plumber is also helping you prevent any major disasters from happening. But is that all? Well, there are some other reasons, too. So, here’s exactly why you should have annual plumbing maintenance checks!

Prevent Costly Repairs

So this was already briefly mentioned above, but honestly, this is something that deserves to have a section for itself. The annual plumbing maintenance checks can help identify minor issues before they escalate into major problems that require costly repairs. Again, it’s that domino effect where one bad thing will just lead to another, and so on. 

So, just by getting your plumber to help you detect leaks, clogs, or corrosion early on, this whole issue can be addressed promptly and can even prevent extensive damage to your plumbing system or home infrastructure (which is the biggest disaster of them all). Would you rather invest a bit of money over time to avoid issues or wait until a disaster occurs and pay a significant amount? That’s where the difference lies. 

Extending the Lifespan of Plumbing Fixtures

Not many homeowners know this, but plumbing fixtures don’t last forever. They have a life span, especially pipes. So, with that said, you can still increase the lifespan of your plumbing fixtures and appliances (like your faucets, toilets, water heaters, and pipes) just by doing some regular maintenance. 

During these maintenance checks, your plumber will inspect these components for signs of wear and tear, corrosion, or deterioration and perform preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing worn parts. pretty much, what’s happening is avoiding any premature failures that could lead to bigger issues down the line. 

Improving Water Efficiency 

No one likes a low-pressure shower, a toilet that barely flushes, or a lack of water to get gunk off of food when washing dishes. If you’re dealing with these problems, then it might be high time to get a plumber. Not only that, but if you see some leaks, drips, and inefficiencies in your plumbing system, all of this can waste water and drive up your utility bills. High bills, high carbon footprint, and low water pressure are all just terrible combinations to deal with. 

Author

Eric is the creator of At Home in the Future and has been a passionate fan of the future since he was seven. He's a web developer by trade, and serves as the Director of Communication and Technology for a large church in Nashville, TN (where he and his family are building a high tech home in the woods).