Many people prefer to go the DIY direction when it comes to home repairs. This is all well and good for small, easy fixes; however, when it comes to the more complicated installations and repairs, it is always best to consult a professional. For example, for something like water heater installation, homeowners should really find a reliable, local plumbing service. These professionals are trained to know all of the ins and outs of installing a water heater, including anything that could possibly go wrong.
A plumbing service can easily handle both the large and the small plumbing jobs around the house. They are skilled at drain cleaning, sewer repair, kitchen sink plumbing, and an unlimited number of other plumbing concerns that could inevitably come up. If a homeowner contacts a plumbing service at the first sign of a water leak, they can avoid a tremendous loss of water over time. It is estimated that repairing water leaks that do not seem like much of a problem could save a homeowner up to 10% on their water bill. Further studies show that losing one drip every second from a leaky faucet wastes upward of 3,000 gallons of water each year.
It is good for homeowners to know exactly what the job of a plumber is. Understanding the different responsibilities of the many services that are available to assist with situations that could arise around, and within, a home is very helpful when problems come up. A plumbing service’s responsibility is basically to install, maintain, and, when necessary, repair the pipes throughout the home that are used for both water dispersion and waste water disposal.
A plumbing service will always employ several trained and experienced professionals, as well as helpers. Helpers are a valuable commodity to a plumber as they take over the smaller jobs to be done so that the plumber can handle the more complicated situations. In addition, the helper will often be the one who sets up and cleans up the job site. Many times the helper is actually an apprentice, or student, to the plumber, learning the business as they go along. This is usually a means to an end. Upon the completion of his or her apprenticeship, the student helper will become a licensed plumber in his or her own right.
As more residences, and commercial buildings alike, are constructed, there will be more and more need for professional plumbing services. Leaks are extremely common and never go out of style! Statistics show that typically a single family home or condo will experience enough leakage per year to waste approximately 10,000 gallons of water. That is equal to 270 loads of wash!
Sewer lines, if not correctly installed or maintained, can become a serious problem to a homeowner or a building owner. If the house or building is connected to town or city sewer, then, fortunately for the owner, a problem in the lines becomes the responsibility of the town or city. However, many homes will connect to a private septic system, in which case any sewer problems would rest solely upon the shoulders of the homeowner.
When all is said and done, the bottom line here is, know a good plumbing service! They could become a close friend someday.