You get (or should get) an annual physical with your doctor. You take in (or should take in) your car for regular preventive maintenance. These types of periodic checkups are critical. So is having an annual plumbing inspection. Here are the benefits and what to expect from that inspection.
Benefits of an Annual Plumbing Inspection
- Prevent small problems from becoming large problems. A somewhat clogged sewer pipe could become completely blocked and cause flooding. A small crack in a pipe can also lead to major leaks and extensive damage. A little sediment in your water heater can lead to it failing. These are just a few examples.
- Save you money. There are a few ways a plumbing inspection can save you money. Here are just a few:
- Clogged drains and lines, poorly performing sump pumps, and leaky pipes can lead to flooding with the potential to cause major and expensive damage to your home and possessions.
- Even minor leaks in faucets and fixtures can increase your water bills dramatically.
- Sediment-laden water heaters can impede the temperature of the hot water you need for a good shower.
- Extend the life of your plumbing products. Having faucets, fixtures, toilets, etc. regularly inspected will minimize deterioration and extend their lives. This of course also saves you money, as well as the time involved to research and purchase new products.
- Keep your plumbing up to date. While a plumbing inspection will increase the life of your plumbing products, nothing lasts forever. This inspection can identify components of your plumbing system that need to be replaced before they break down. This is especially true in older houses.
- To your health. Leaky pipes can lead to mold build-up which can exacerbate respiratory problems, especially among children and the elderly.
- Eliminate odors. Those mold spores can also emit a foul and unpleasant smell. Bad smells can also result from something stuck in your pipes or drains.
- Peace of mind. Put all these benefits together, they add up to peace of mind. One less thing to worry about.
Components of a Whole House Plumbing Inspection
- Applying a drain maintainer to kitchen drain
- Checking pipe connections and water pressure
- Examining fixtures, drains and supply lines for water flow problems
- Inspecting:
- Bathroom sinks, showers, and toilets
- Water heater
- Washing machine hoses
- Sump pumps and battery pumps
- Whole-house water filtration systems
- Testing the main water shut off valve
Contact Ravinia Plumbing for a Whole House Plumbing Inspection
The licensed plumbers at Ravinia Plumbing Sewer, Heating & Electric can conduct a whole house plumbing inspection that can provide you with cost savings, health improvements and peace of mind. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 96 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we’ve made a name for ourselves as the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical companies in Chicagoland. Contact Ravinia Plumbing today to schedule an inspection.
