What is a “Perfect Plumbing” System?

Perfect plumbing systems may not exist, but with the help of an experienced professional, you can ensure your pipes are in great condition for years to come. Allen’s Plumbing has been around since 1982 and continues to be a leading expert in all areas in the field. Plumbing emergencies are expensive but mostly avoidable by yearly inspection and maintenance.

How Can I Prevent Plumbing Emergencies?

Day-to-day usage of your plumbing can cause build-up, clogs, and loss of function. One of the easiest ways to prevent clogs from forming is to prevent them entirely by installing strainers in your drains.

These strainers catch hair, food bits, and anything else that may be washed off. Empty them out and you’ll see everything that could be causing a slow drain or a complete blockage.

As far as your kitchen sink goes, have a garbage disposal installed and use it properly. Also avoid pouring grease into the drain as it will get cold, hard, and eventually build up.

A Perfect Plumbing System Doesn’t Happen by Chance

It takes effort, not only on your part, but by a professional. You should aim to have your system inspected about once a year by a plumber. Regular inspection usually can point out issues to be fixed before they become an emergency.

This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t always be on the lookout for things amiss. A few tell-tale signs that a bigger problem may be lurking include:

• Leaky faucets
• Constantly running toilets
• Too much or too little water pressure
• Wet spots in the yard
• Puddles around the toilet
• Odors or bubbles from the drains
• Smelling rotten eggs

Water Pressure Problems

Having low water pressure can be annoying, and too much water pressure can make messes by splashing and even sting in the shower. Both are problems that definitely need to be fixed, but for different reasons.

Low water pressure could be a sign that you have an obstruction in your pipes. If a growing root is causing the problem, you could be looking at burst pipes down the road. With appropriate pressure, getting shampoo and conditioner out of hair is MUCH easier!

High water pressure is also no joke. Over months or years, your pipes will deteriorate because water expands when heated (even if only heated by a few degrees.) Pipes, however, do not expand.

Choose a Plumber Wisely

At Allen’s Plumbing, not only are we certified in all things plumbing, but we offer plans of inspection to make that yearly appointment easy and affordable. Not only that, we often provide same-day service or service within a 2-hour window!

Allen’s Plumbing can see issues before they become problems, and problems before emergencies. We know the local regulations that should be followed and ensure all of your plumbing is up to code. Allen’s Plumbing also uses the newest tools and implements the best training to be sure we’re current on all information.

Don’t hesitate to call us for your plumbing needs--no job is too big or too small!