Signs You Need Plumbing System Maintenance:
- Standing water backups
- Slow drains
- Frequent clogs
- Gurgling drainage sounds
- Dirty water coming from faucets
- Unpleasant drainage odors
- Sink flies
- Unusually high water bills
- Frequently frozen pipes
- Drips & leaks
Why Do Pipes & Fixtures Require Maintenance?
The most important reason Vancouver's pipes and fixtures need routine system maintenance is to avoid emergency repairs. There are two major causes of slow degradation in pipes and fixtures: daily wear and blockage build-up. Regular maintenance reduces the effects of both of those culprits.
Daily Wear
Faucets, sinks, toilets, and hot water heaters are all affected by regular wear. Most of those fixtures are used every day. Even if your personal habits vary, all those systems will slowly degrade. Wear increases not only with the passage of time but also with each turn of the tap. Similarly, every hot shower puts pressure on water heaters; and every flush slowly depreciates your toilet flapper.
Blockage Build-Up
Flushing doesn't just wear down toilets and drain lines. It adds debris to Vancouver's private drainage systems too. Some types of waste are far worse than others, but even with perfect flushing habits, blockage growth is unstoppable. Regular debris — like soap scum and minerals in Vancouver's water — will always be a constant threat. External factors like tree roots and shifting soil are often unavoidable too.
What are the Benefits of Plumbing System Maintenance?
If you've ever suffered from avoidable problems, then you already know the benefits of routine maintenance. The peace of mind that comes from knowing you're protected can't be undervalued. Neither can the increased efficiency of water supply systems and drainage pipes. Routine services ensure everything in your home always flows smoothly — coming and going.
Major Problems You'll Avoid:
Dripping Faucets
The constant plip of a dripping faucet is a serious stressor for many Vancouver residents. Dripping is a constant reminder of costly water bills that get higher with each drop, but it's also an indication that one of the key components in your faucet is failing. Basic repairs address normal wear on o-rings, valve seats, and other faucet parts so that dripping is always brief — if it comes at all.
Running Toilets
The sounds coming from a constantly running toilet are enough to worry anyone in Vancouver — and so are the extra dollars in water bills that add up from a running toilet. Faulty flappers and malfunctioning fill valves are common causes that could be detected and fixed with an appointment for regular plumbing maintenance.
Leaks
A hole about 1/16" wastes over 3000 liters in just 24 hours. That leakage becomes about $14 per day in extra utility fees. For a hole that's three times as large, barely bigger than a pencil eraser, the volume of wasted water and the associated costs both go up by ten times that amount — to over 30,000 liters and about $140 per day. Regular inspections and routine repairs help Vancouver homeowners prevent those costly leaks by both finding and fixing any damage before leakage develops.
Severe Sewer Clogs
Mainline sewer blockage causes backups in every connected pipe. If the main drainage line under your building is blocked, anything you flush away will appear somewhere else in your home instead of disappearing down the drain. Plumbing system maintenance services include deep cleaning to remove all built-up blockage and debris — from your sink to your sewer line.
Other Benefits of Plumbing System Maintenance Include:
- Lower risks for plumbing emergencies
- Fewer disruptions from slow drainage & unusual noises
- Fewer clogs
- Reduced drain odors
- Less frequent appointments for plumbing repair
- Longer-lasting pipes & fixtures
- Lower risks for rising water bills
Why Choose Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Vancouver for Plumbing System Maintenance Services?
We're your local, licensed, courteous plumbers! Our quality maintenance solutions are based on the years of experience we have to help homeowners in Vancouver and nearby areas of Metro Vancouver. We know exactly which solutions work best for Vancouver's systems, and we know just what to look for during annual inspections. Our quality plumbing maintenance solutions include both guaranteed repairs for faulty parts and advanced tools like our HydroScrub® jetting technology!
Hydro Jetting
Clearing drain lines is one of the most important aspects of plumbing system maintenance, and hydro jetting is one of our most important quality plumbing maintenance solutions. Our HydroScrub® system uses specialized water pressure/volume technology to protect your pipes while blasting away the blockage. It's powerful enough to cut away tree roots but safe enough to avoid damaging your pipes in the process.
The Benefits of Choosing Our Team:
- Upfront, flat-rate prices
- 24-hour emergency plumbing services — at no extra charge
- Experienced, friendly plumbers
- Guaranteed parts & services
- Convenient, flexible appointments
- Safe, worry-free service
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction
Your Vancouver Preventative Plumbing Checklist
It's important to perform simple maintenance yourself between appointments with a professional plumbing company. Completing the tasks recommended by a professional plumber will help you prevent problems on your own — and further reduce your risks for a plumbing emergency.
- Never pour fat, oil, or hot grease down your drain
- Use screens & strainers to stop hair, food debris & other waste
- Take immediate action against slow drains & other warning signs
- Clean built-up mineral deposits on your shower head & faucet aerators
- Always follow septic-safe practices
- Monitor your water meter
- Listen for drips, leaks & running toilets
