Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibility to keep your home running smoothly. Homeowners need to do certain things to keep everything up to date and prevent damage. One of the things that need to be taken care of in a home is annual inspections and maintenance of certain systems of your home.

One of the most common and important areas of your home that can get overlooked is your plumbing system. By getting a professional to do an annual plumbing inspection you can find issues that need repair, or issues that need attention before it becomes a larger issue.

If you catch plumbing issues during an inspection you can save thousands of dollars when the issues becomes a problem.

Why Should I get an annual plumbing inspection

Being a proactive homeowner can save you money on repairs that can become expensive and time consuming to fix. As a homeowner we can easily forget about your plumbing systems until you have an issue.

By making an appointment annually to get a plumbing inspection you can identify problems like clogs, leaks, corrosion of pipes, or any other plumbing issues that you may b=not notice or be able to see.

Another reason to have an annual inspection is to help with making sure your plumbing systems works efficiently. An efficient plumbing system can save you money on water bills and can prevent moisture or mold damage throughout your home.

Maintaining Cost Efficiency

Having  a home is an expensive proposition. Homeowners often face unexpected expenses because they don’t have a regular maintenance  systems in place.

Setting up and following a regular schedule for maintenance can prevent plumbing and other household system issues. Waiting until you have a major plumbing problem could be very expensive.

You should establish a monthly and annual plumbing inspection schedule to check your plumbing system. Each month you can check your basic plumbing parts like faucets and drains. Than each year you can schedule an annual inspection from a professional plumber.

Streamline Plumbing will preform a thorough inspection of all of your plumbing components. This will help be ahead of any issues that may arise and save you money and time .

Ensuring Maximum Efficiency

A good plumbing system not only runs but operates at maximum efficiency. For example, a minor leak it should be repaired immediately so it doesn’t get any worse. A leak with also waste water and cause your water bill to increase and create a negative impact on the environment.

We all have an impact on our environment and must conserve resource when we can. Modern eco-friendly plumbing systems are not only good for the environment, but they are cost efficient.

There are a few ways to make your plumbing system as efficient as possible.

• Fix all leaks
• Choose low flow faucets and showerheads
• Insulate your pipes
• Replace you old water heater with a new energy efficient one or a tankless water heater
• Install eco friendly toilets

During the annual inspection your professional plumber can recommend things that can make your plumbing system more energy efficient. Even small changes like faucets can make a difference.

Check to see if your plumbing systems needs to be upgraded

Sometimes you just need to upgrade your plumbing system. A lot of homes in Orange County are older, a replacing the system to modernize it can create an efficient system that is cost effective.

Believe it or not the average person in the U.S uses 80 to 100 gallons of water every day. A professional plumber can determine the age of your current plumbing system and determine what upgrades you may need.

Modernizing your plumbing system can reduce repair costs, save you money on bater and electric bills , and modernize your water system.

Avoiding Damage

The best way to avoid problems with your plumbing system is to prevent them in the first place. It much easier to fix small issues as they arise than to have a huge plumbing issue that can disrupt your household. Getting an annual inspection can help you avoid future damage.

Keeping your pipes clear

Over time your pipes will accumulate debris, soap scum, hair, large items that accumulate in your pipes and can cause clogs. You may notice that your pipes are draining slower, are backed up and begin to smell. If you notice any of these signs you may have a plumbing issue, this is when you should call Streamline Plumbing right away and not wait for your annual inspection.

To keep your pipes clean between inspections there are some non toxic methods to prevent clogs and build up in your drains. A drain screen will prevent hair from clogging your drain. Also try to purchase soaps and shampoos that are made of non greasy ingredients to prevent build up in your drains. Pouring hot water down the drains of your kitchen and bathroom on a weekly basis can help keep your pipes clear. The hot water helps dissolve grease and other debris in your pipes.

Its simple, just boil hot water and pour it down the drains, If you notice the drains don’t get any better , its a good idea to call Streamline Plumbing, since the problem might be bigger than a clogged drain.

Be careful of what goes down the drain 

Everyone thinks that you can put anything down your drain and it will just disappear, especially if you have a garbage disposal. However certain things can cause major issue with your plumbing system.

Cooking grease is a perfect example of not to put down the drain. Cooking grease can create many problems for your home or even the cities plumbing system. Grease not disposed of properly causes a blob like lump that builds up and causes blockage of sewers and pipes. There are many laws that makes putting cooking grease or oil down drains illegal, it should be disposed of properly.

A few other examples of how to keep your pipes clear;

• Place coffee grounds in the trash not the garbage disposal
• Leftover food items should be placed in the garbage
• Use a drain catcher to gather hair and soap scum
• Avoid giving your pets baths indoors

Streamline Plumbing’s annual inspection service

Streamline Plumbing can save you costs associated with plumbing repairs by preforming an annual inspection for your home or office plumbing system.

We offer camera inspections for you sewer pipes so you will know if any pipes need to be repaired or replaced that you may not be able to see. We can set you up on a inspection and maintenance schedule based upon your needs.

We have been serving the Orange County community for over 25 years for all your plumbing needs.

We offer fair pricing, free estimates or second opinions, call us today to set up a plumbing inspection.