Plumbing issues can be unpredictable. Sometimes they can be minor such as faucet licks or disastrous like a major pipe burst. And whether it occurs along your water pipes or sewer lines, it can severely affect your home structural integrity.
However, if you carry out a regular inspection, there’s a chance you will sport some of the issues earlier. And thereafter, solve them before they worsen. In this particular case, here are five places to check for plumbing issues. They’ll help you detect both minor and major issues and solve them on time before they escalate. Let’s start:
Kitchen
Kitchen is one of the ever busy places in the house. With the drainage system working throughout the day, it’s the first place you should inspect. To be more precise, check the following plumbing parts of your kitchen
Dishwasher
Plumbing issues may begin developing in your dishwasher without you noticing. You can start by monitoring the rate of filling to ensure its standard. And if it’s dragging, the problem might be the shutoff valve or supply hose.
Garbage Disposer
Check for leaking in this place, especially where there are connections. Start with the disposer connection with dishwasher. Thereafter, inspect the connection between sink drain and disposer.
Faucets
A leaking faucet is very wasteful. And if you don’t mend the problem, it can cause water wastage. While it is a common plumbing issue, ensure it’s sorted out faster.
Sinks
Sink is the most overworked part of the kitchen. As a result it may develop leaks which can cause a mess in your kitchen. Examine it carefully to ensure everything is okay.
Bathroom
Bathroom ranks first as the most used part of the house. Every household member uses it at least once a day, thus, it’s no surprise when you find several plumbing issues. That said, you should inspect the following sections:
- Caulk Seals
- Toilets
- Drains
- Faucets
Sewer/ Septic
Clogging along the sewer line is disastrous to the general plumbing system of the house. And that’s not all; it’s a serious health concern when it occurs. To avoid freezing all the household activities due to clogging, contact the plumbing professional for a general check up. But before they arrive, inspect the following places for plumbing flaws:
- Vent Pipes
- Main Sewer
- Septic System
With regular inspection plus maintenance of these major sections of the sewer, your household will be safe.
Water Bill
The last place people will remember to look, but a very important factor to consider. Normally, the water bill has a specific range that it covers every month. However, if there is a leak, you will notice a rise on the water bill. On the other hand, the bill can reduce to low water pressure affecting the supply across the house.
Around your House
After inspecting the Kitchen, bathroom and sewer system, it’s time for a general sweep around the house. This will involve inspecting both the internal and external plumbing system. Also, you will be covering the areas you forgot to inspect. Thus, to start, consider the following sections:
- Water pressure across the house
- Washing machine
- Irrigation system
- Outdoor faucets
- Sump pump
- Shutoff valves
Getting Started
Need some help with the inspection? Contact Flamingo Plumbing and Backflow if you are residing in Florida. They will help with professional inspection of the plumbing system. With their years of expertise in this sector, you can rely on their abilities to detect flaws in your drainage system.
Meanwhile, you can also inspect your plumbing system with the above tips to ensure everything is okay. Funding a flaw on the drainage system or water line earlier is great in preventing further losses. For more information, Flamingo Plumbing and Backflow can assist.