In an ideal world no one would ever have plumbing issues and everything in your house would work as it should for the entire time. Like everything else appliances and plumbing become old and they eventually wear out and break down and either need to be replaced or repaired.

Anytime you have an appliance like a gas stove or a clogged drain they are inconvenient. A regular maintenance schedule is a way to avoid closely plumbing disasters or having purchase new expensive appliances before you need too. Streamline Plumbing in Orange County can add you our regular scheduled maintenance program so you can avoid costly plumbing issues in the future. There are many things that you as a business or homeowner that you can do to avoid emergencies.

Ignoring an Old Water Heater 

We take for granted taking a hot shower or washing the dishes in hot water to make sure that they are clean. To make sure that you continue to have this luxury you need to make sure that you give your water heater the service it needs. Like all other major appliances your water heater will age and will need service and replacement over the years. Since your water heater is responsible for heating the water for the whole house it is susceptible to corrosion and mold. The average lifespan of a water heater is eight to ten years.

Since water heater replacement is expensive you should make a point of having an annual inspection done on your water heater. An annual inspection offered by Streamline Plumbing can help it stay healthy for the life of your water heater. If your water heater is maintained properly it may even last longer than the recommended 8 to 10 years. Proper care can also make sure that your water heater can remain energy efficient.

Water heater leaks usually occur because of corrosion or not keeping your water heater to the manufacturer settings. You will most likely find this out with a smell or mold sighting , or a wet area around the water heater near the leak.

You should also be mindful of all other water leaks. Most water leaks start off so small that you might not even notice them at first. As soon as you notice a leak or suspect a leak you should be prepared to do something about it. A small leak is usually a symptom of something bigger.

Many homeowners are tempted to fix water heater problems or other water leak issues on their own. You may be thinking  I can do this and save myself a bunch of money. However trying to repair or replace you plumbing issues by yourself might end up costing you more. You may need to have a professional plumber come in a repair the job you tried to do. Instead you should hire a professional plumber right away and it can save you time and money on your water heater or other leak problems.

Hanging Items On Exposed Pipes 

There are some exposed pipes around most homes. Most of us at one time or another and quickly in a moment hung something on the exposed pipe for a second. As tempting as the idea might be you should never hang anything on exposed pipes.

When exposed pipes are exposed are old enough can be corroded or just can’t handle the weight. Pipes can burst causing a plumbing disaster that cold have been avoided.

Burst pipes can cause extensive damage to a home that can cost thousands of dollars to repair. The amount of damage is based on how quickly you can get the water to the burst pipe turned off. Staying away from exposed pipes can prevent a plumbing disaster.

Pouring Some Items Down The Drain

You may think that anything can go down the drain. We all have done it, tossed harsh cleaners, grease or other things like food particles down the drain. However the drain was made to dispose of water and not much else. You should always be careful of what goes down the drain. You should always avoid pouring grease and harsh chemicals down the drain.

Grease should always be poured into a can and thrown out in the trash. The same is true for harsh chemicals and cleaners. If you are pouring harsh drain cleaners down the drain and the clogged drain isn’t being fixed you should speak with a professional plumber. Your pipes might need a good cleaning out.

A professional at Streamline Plumbing can check your pipes and see if their is a blockage that you cannot see. Our staff can clean or assess your pipes without using harsh chemicals that could erode your pipes.

Not Using The Garbage Disposal Properly 

The Garbage Disposal has to be one of the best inventions ever and makes disposing of debris convenient , with less things landing in the trash. Many people think that you can toss whatever down the disposal and it will continue to work. Like all other appliances the garbage disposal has limits to what you can put down it.

Some items you never put sown your garbage disposal are :

• Coffee Grounds
• Grease
• Bones
• Starchy Grains
• Vegetable Peelings

These items may get stuck in the disposal and in the case of grease it may build up over time. You should dispose of these things in the trash and not the disposal.

Flushing Items Down The Toilet 

We have all flushed things down the the toilet that we shouldn’t have. The toilet is meant to flush toilet paper and human waste only. Some forms of high yield toilet paper may not even flush properly, and what happens when your child decides to become curious and flush their favorite small toy down the toilet? Any debris that isn’t meant to be flushed down the toilets might lead to a clogged toilet or even worse a clogged septic tank. A clogged toilets can be a problem and be costly but a clogged septic tank is a whole new level. A clogged septic tank can lead to having it dug up or even replaced to fix it.

If you are having plumbing problems and need an experienced plumber in Orange County, call Streamline Plumbing. We have been in Orange County for over 25 years. We offer free estimates and second opinions on all plumbing jobs no matter how small or large. Our experienced and trained technicians are available 24/7 for all plumbing emergencies.