The summer is an ideal “home buying” season for home buyers. Many new homebuyers discover that their dream house gets sprayed by water leaks or an inadequate plumbing system. In reality, 44% of homeowners seek out a plumber within one year of purchasing a property. To avoid these expensive and unexpected issues, we suggest that you examine any prospective home for signs of problems. You can also offer these tips for avoiding problems:
Bathroom Tips for Plumbing
Examine the area around the toilet for indications of damage from water.
Examine how quickly the toilet is flushing.
Examine loose or leaky tiles by pressing them against the walls when they touch the bathtub. If the walls are spongy, they could result from water damage behind the tiles.
Don’t flush cotton swabs, hairballs, cotton balls, facial scrub pads, sanitary products, diapers, or similar items into the toilet. These products will not dissolve and can cause the majority of clogs. Set up a trash bin inside the bathroom so that the bathroom doesn’t become a garbage disposal.
Water Supply Piping
Fill the tub and the kitchen sink with water. If you notice a significant decrease in the volume of water, the plumbing in the house might require replacement due to the presence of mineral deposits and calcium that are limiting water flow.
If the house has an unfinished basement, look at the pipes for leaks or repairs that have to get made recently.
Locate the mainline cleanout and make sure it’s available.
Tips for Plumbing Water Heaters
Verify the date of your water heater. First, four figures of the serial numbers on your water heater represent the year and month. A heater that is over 15 years old and older is likely for replacement.
A water tank that has become rusty is a sign of potential issues.
Diverse Plumbing Tips
Verify that the dishwasher and garbage disposal connections get sealed and leak-free.
Check the cabinets’ interiors (with a flashlight) to look for warping, water damage, cabinet bottoms, or stained cabinets. Check that the supply tubes and traps aren’t leaky.
Examine the hoses of your washing machine for leaks. Turn off the valves to look for leaks.
Standing Water
Standing water is a common issue caused by leaky or damaged pipes. In excess, water in a yard could result from an unrepaired sewer line or could be a source of garbage from the house. Standing water isn’t healthy for pets or children, and it can also be a breeding place for bugs and germs. Check your area for damp spots and strange grass or plant growth.
Sewer Inspection
If you’re planning to buy a house conducting a video inspection of the sewer line is a great idea, particularly in older homes with concrete or clay sewer pipes. It inspects with a relatively cheap camera, an investment worth it. Inspections will uncover any problems in the sewer before you purchase and become the beneficiary of an issue. Repairing or replacing an underground sewer could cost thousands of dollars.
If you require plumbing services, contact Ottawa Plumbing Service today. You can call us at (613) 317-1682 or mail us at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
