As old man winter approaches, it’s a good time to do what you can here in Aurora and Solon to prevent your home water pipes from freezing, bursting, and turning our basements into unplanned – and unwelcome – indoor swimming pools.
In fact, there are several potential causes of broken water pipes, each one of which can result in serious water damage to your home and valuables? And while some of them come with warning signs, others are more difficult to anticipate.
Clogged Drains
Not tending to a clogged drain immediately can cause pressure to increase in the pipe which can then crack and even burst. The result can vary between a slow leak and a gush of water, both of which can quickly damage your walls, floors, and ceilings, as well as personal belongings. So clear those clogs right away, or call a professional plumber if you’re not having luck with any DIY methods.
Older Pipes
Water pipes can often corrode over time as soil and water combine to eat away at the metal. What starts as a small crack can turn into a large fracture. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to prevent this from happening, but you can help the cause by converting from chemical drain cleaners – just as one example – to organic compounds that are both more effective and won’t harm your pipes.
Inferior Materials
Poor quality and less expensive pipes may do the job for a while, but will not hold up well over time. When replacing or adding new plumbing pipes, spending a little more now can save you thousands later.
Tree Roots
Tree and shrub roots can do a number on underground pipes, working their way into the pipe causing it to clog, back up, or break. A thorough video inspection can detect whether roots have infiltrated your home’s water pipes and could be causing issues now or will in the future.
Here’s something else you can do to prevent and kill tree and shrub roots inside your pipes: contact Norhio Plumbing for a supply of RootX, a liquid organic compound that works like a charm AND won’t harm your trees, shrubs, or the environment. If, on the other hand, water pipe damage has already occurred, count on us for high quality pipe repair and replacement services. We’ll advise you on the best course of action and have things back to normal just as quickly as we can.
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