When it comes to plumbing in our homes and offices, most of us don’t give it much thought – it’s kind of like magic, right? You turn on the faucet, and you have a nice steady flow of water at just the temperature you like it. There are, however, some plumbing basics that you should know. Understanding a bit about your plumbing can help you keep plumbing problems at bay and will alert you to those telltale signs that it’s time to call in a professional Boca Raton plumber.
Pipes and Their Fittings
The infrastructure of your home or office’s plumbing is its system of pipes. This network of pipes is what brings fresh water into your home and supplies you with drinking water, bath water, water for your appliances, and more. These pipes are joined together by fittings that must hold securely. Most plumbing systems have one set of pipes for cold water and another set for hot water.
The water that makes your home or office run so efficiently is provided by these pipes, and if one or more of them becomes clogged or damaged or develops a leak, it means that you’ve got a plumbing problem on your hands. Debris and sediment can begin to collect within your pipes, and this can eventually lead to a decrease in water pressure, to a light water flow, and even to a blockage. Further, as with other consumer goods, water pipes are susceptible to wear and tear, to damage, and to faulty original construction. This is also true for the fittings that join the pipes together. If your water isn’t flowing through your home the way it once did, you need an experienced Boca Raton plumber to assess the situation.
Sinks, Showers, and Other Fixtures
Yes, water flows through the plumbing in your home, but ultimately, it needs to land somewhere – that’s where your fixtures come into play. Fixtures include anywhere that you have a faucet or an appliance that uses water, such as a dishwasher, washing machine, or water heater. Most homes and offices have many fixtures connected to their overall plumbing systems, and any one of these can lead to a plumbing problem. Fixtures are not immune to wear and tear – parts can deteriorate and leaks can form at the fixture. Regularly scheduled maintenance with a reputable Boca Raton plumber will give attention to how your fixtures are holding up and to any potential problems that may be on the horizon.
Drains and Drainage
All these fixtures determine the flow of water into your home, and that water has to go somewhere, which is where drains come in. For every faucet and water fixture, there is a drain, and these drains all ultimately connect at the main drain that leaves your house. If your drains aren’t running smoothly, it’s a problem. Drainage pipes can become clogged within your home, but the clog can also originate deeper within your sewer system. If you have chronic slow drains or a slow drain that you can’t easily remedy with simple plunging, it’s time to call in the professionals.
Your Sewer Line
Once your drainage pipes leave your home, they form the sewer line in your yard, which ultimately connects your pipes to the city’s sewer main. Sometimes, plumbing problems originate in the sewer line. If, for instance, these pipes are deteriorating or are becoming clogged by tree roots – or are experiencing any number of issues – it can lead to serious and seriously expensive plumbing problems that necessitate extensive repairs.
Skilled Boca Raton plumbers, however, have the experience, knowledge, and professional equipment to efficiently diagnose the problem and to make the necessary repairs by the least invasive means possible. With the advent of trenchless repairs and camera inspections, reputable plumbers have far more tools to choose from when it comes to keeping your plumbing in tiptop shape.
Getting to Know the Basics
By getting to know the basics as they apply to your home or office’s plumbing, you’ll have a better understanding of how that plumbing works overall and will be more attuned to problems as they arise. Water enters and leaves your home through an intricate plumbing system, and having a general overview of that system can help you keep it in excellent working order.
If You’ve Got Plumbing Concerns, Contact Erica’s Today
If you have an issue with your plumbing, the plumbing professionals at Erica's Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Restoration in Boca Raton are here to help. We’re available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In fact, many Boca Raton homeowners and most of the area’s insurance companies prefer our professional services. For more information, please contact or call us at (561) 782-2779 today.
