Your Plumbing Systems
Just as the human body and family car need periodic examinations and check-ups, so does your homes plumbing systems.
Most people wouldn’t think of driving thousands of miles without checking the condition of their vehicle. Unlike the family car however, your plumbing systems doesn’t have warning lights to alert you of potential problems.
Ironically, this is the most often used system in your home and it undergoes the most wear and tear.
Homeowners insurance policies normally include fire, flood, liability, etc. coverage. But they don’t protect one of the most important items in your home: Your Plumbing Systems!
Ask yourself what it would be like not being able to use your toilet, bathtub, sinks, water heater, dishwasher or washing machine?
What Is Emergency Plumbing Prevention?
Simply put it’s a through annual visual inspection of all your homes plumbing systems which should include: faucets, fixtures (sinks & toilets), shut-off valves, drains, water heater, and all exposed piping throughout your home.
In my plumbing business I actually perform these annual inspections for my own customers and document a detailed checklist of each room to point out the weak spots.
I’ll recommend what needs immediate attention, and also point out areas what might need attention in the future. Although many home owners see this practice as having little value, they often change their mind when that overlooked repair turns into an emergency in the middle of the night.
Now their faced with calling one of those after hours emergency plumbing companies which will take advantage that opportunity when it happens.
Are you aware that 99% of all plumbing emergencies can be avoided!
When I complete a service call and offer to perform a whole house plumbing inspection, sadly most homeowners choose to decline this service out of fear that I’ll try to sell them something.
They’ll often tell me that they looked things over and everything is fine and are anxious to get me out of the house. What I’ve found over the years is that most homeowners don’t have the technical expertise to make themselves aware of a potential plumbing problem that could turn into a plumbing emergency.
I’ve pointed out some problems for customers that required immediate attention at which point they declined the repair. A few weeks later that minor repair turned into a plumbing emergency after which I get a phone call saying why didn’t I fix it when I was their. That’s when I show them a copy of the declined repair with their signature. GO FIGURE!
By not taking advantage of a simple visual annual plumbing systems inspection you can probably look forward to: higher water bills, pre-mature faucet, fixture and water heater replacement, higher costs for necessary plumbing repair and replacements and most important, not being able to get your regular plumber when that emergency occurs!
Don’t fall victim to one of those after hours emergency plumbing companies, ask your plumber to perform a through inspection of your homes plumbing systems today. If by some chance he gets a dazed and confused look on his face, I would seriously consider finding a new plumber.
If you have any questions or concersns about anything I covered today you can always reach me at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
HAPPY PLUMBING!