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Tips for Preventing Water Damage to Your Home

Water leaks can occur anywhere in your home, but they are most common in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. No matter the strength and severity of the leak, any break in plumbing can cause serious damage to your home.

To prevent a water leak in your home, always check your water bill. If it’s suspiciously high, you may have a hidden water leak. Routine inspections of your piping and supply lines can also ensure catching leaks early on. Although faucet drips may not cause water damage to your home, they can cause your water bill to unnecessarily increase. A quick upgrade of equipment can easily cease faucet drips. Click play to watch a video on the subject of preventing water damage to your home.

If you notice water damage in your home, call the experts at O’Neill Plumbing of Seattle. Our plumbers provide quality services that are done right the first time. Visit our website or call (206) 932-5283 for additional information about our plumbing repair services.

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The Leading Reasons Homeowners Require Plumbing Visits

Plumbers are highly skilled and trained professionals whose job should not be performed by just anyone. Your home’s plumbing is an intricate system, and one incorrect tweak could create a big problem. This is why it’s so important to hire experienced, knowledgeable Seattle plumbers. Below are some of the leading reasons why homeowners contact O’Neill Plumbing:

Routine replacements

Homeowners may call a plumber if they feel the need to replace their water heater, old piping, or sewer lines. Plumbing equipment wears out over the years and has recommended replacement intervals all homeowners should abide by. Replacing old plumbing is an easy way to ensure that your sewer or water line is in good shape and does not require costly repairs in the future.

Accidents

Homeowners enjoy the freedom to landscape their yard to their heart’s desire. Unfortunately, this can lead to accidental damage to their home’s plumbing. If your home improvement project requires digging, be sure to locate all underground plumbing first. Otherwise, your shovel may inflict costly, unpleasant damage on your home’s sewer line.

Improper use

Most homeowners are aware of what they should and should not flush down their toilet. Unfortunately, not everyone adheres to these rules. Improper use of plumbing, including the flushing of non-approved products and materials, will eventually clog your pipes. Even if you successfully flush an unnecessary item down the toilet, it can still create a blockage deep in your sewer line, causing unpleasant sewage backup.

Frozen pipes

In cool climates like Seattle, frozen pipes are a common occurrence. Frozen pipes can occur anywhere with freezing temperatures, as homeowners may be unaware their pipes aren’t properly insulated. If you discover a frozen pipe, call a plumber immediately. Often, it’s less of a hassle to replace the pipe than it is to thaw it out.

For solutions to any common plumbing problems, call the reliable experts at O’Neill Plumbing. We have been serving the residents of Seattle since 1917, and our plumbers get it done right the first time. Call us today at (206) 932-5283 or visit our website for more information on our residential plumbing repair services.

Get More Useful Plumbing Information When You Visit These Links

A bit of preparation can go a long way toward keeping your plumbing in good repair. Use the following online plumbing tips to keep your household free of floods and wasted water.  You can also contact O'Neill Plumbing at (206) 932-5283 if your Seattle home needs immediate professional plumbing service.

• Log on to NRDC.org for the full scoop on water-efficient low-flow bath fixtures.
• The News-Gazette highlights why sump pumps are so vital for basement flood prevention.
• The Environmental Protection Agency explains how you can cut down water usage around the house.
• You can learn more about how sump pumps work by visiting HowStuffWorks.com.
• This online resource from the City of Fargo explores why sump pumps are so important for homes with basements.