Plumbing emergencies of all kinds can turn out to be a homeowner’s worst nightmare, causing not just inconvenience but also potential costly damage to your San Gabriel Valley home. As 2024 continues to get underway, let’s explore some proactive measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of facing such emergencies this year and beyond.
Pay Attention to Water Pressure
One way to help minimize the chance of plumbing emergencies at your property is to pay close attention to the water pressure. If you notice that the water pressure is lower than it normally is, you may be dealing with pipe damage, leaking pipes, and similar issues. High water pressure, if allowed to stay at that elevated level, can weaken essential pipe fittings and joints. This in turn can lead to leaks or even full pipe bursts if not resolved in a timely manner. Isaac & Sons offers highly cost-effective water pressure repair services, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice something amiss.
Properly Maintain Your Water Heater
As your water heater serves an incredibly important purpose in your home, it is critical to keep your unit as well maintained over time as you possibly can. One thing to do is look out for common warning signs, which include abnormal noises coming from the tank, moisture accumulating around the unit’s base, and the presence of rust in the water itself. It is also worthwhile to have your water heater professionally serviced each year, as this will likely increase its efficiency and longevity. Of course, if you experience intermittent hot water, or no hot water at all, you should contact us right away for water heater repair. If our experts find that the unit is beyond fixing, we can help you get set up with water heater replacement as well.
Safeguard Your Drains
Besides being incredibly frustrating, clogged drains can also be quite damaging if not resolved swiftly. Many clogs stem from people putting things down the drains that they shouldn’t be. Such things include particular hygiene products, hair, coffee grounds, and cooking oil and fat. In addition to keeping these problematic items and substances out of the drains, another way to help avoid clogging the drainage system is to make use of drain stoppers and keep them clean. You can also clean the drains each month using cleaning solutions as simple as vinegar and baking soda. We recently published a detailed blog post on tips to prevent clogged drains, and encourage you to check it out. Please keep in mind that with our drain cleaning services, we can resolve stubborn clogged drains and get your system back to functioning as it should.
Replace Outdated Plumbing Components As Needed
Many homes, particularly those that were built decades ago, are outfitted with pipes and other plumbing fixtures that have long become outdated. If you spot evidence of corrosion, leaks, or water that is not its usual color, you should consider upgrading your plumbing in a reasonable time frame. Isaac & Sons provides quality repiping services where we replace deteriorating pipes with more reliable copper ones. You may also want to consider replacing old toilets and faucets as this may potentially help to avoid leaks and reduce some water usage.
Knowledge Is Power (and Prevention)
If you have others living in your home, it is well worth your time to go over this information with everyone so that each individual has a clear understanding of what should be put down drains and toilets and what should not. By doing this, you can help reduce the likelihood of drainage and overflow issues. Additionally, consider teaching members of your household how to turn off the primary water valve to the house. That way, if a plumbing emergency does occur, the water can be shut off to prevent damage from occurring or worsening.
Schedule Routine Plumbing Inspections
Finally, scheduling periodic (once-a-year) plumbing evaluations is a great way to assist in reducing the likelihood of emergency situations. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable plumbers are incredibly thorough in their work, and will pinpoint any and all issues that could evolve into substantial problems. We carefully examine toilets, faucets, pipes, and sewer systems, looking out for any signs of water damage or other telltale indicators.
Isaac & Sons Plumbing is Available 24/7 to Handle San Gabriel Valley Plumbing Emergencies
Isaac & Sons Plumbing is a family owned and operated business fully committed to helping local homeowners with all of their plumbing needs. We take each job seriously, and are proud to offer highly effective services at a very reasonable cost. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are in need of assistance or suspect there may be an issue with your home plumbing system. If you do experience a plumbing emergency, give us a call at (626) 715-4748 day or night and we will mobilize quickly to assist you.
