PLUMBING INSPECTIONS COULD SAVE YOU FROM A NIGHTMARE!

Benefits of Plumbing Inspections for New Homeowners

As you’re checking out your new home, be sure you have a professional plumber inspect your home’s plumbing system. While you may not be able to see your plumbing system in its entirety, you’ll most certainly see the problems it can cause if you don’t have it properly inspected.

Prevent Future Problems

Your new home may have small plumbing problems you aren’t aware of. A professional plumbing inspection can help you determine whether you have a leak, a malfunctioning water heater or tree roots growing in your sewer lines. Such problems may not become noticeable until they’ve become major and expensive.

Once you’ve had your first inspection, be sure you schedule routine maintenance in the future to keep your plumbing in good shape and to save yourself from a plumbing disaster in the future.

Health Concerns

If your new home has a mold problem, it can lead to health complications for you and your family. Health complications associated with mold include coughing, throat irritation, skin irritation and wheezing. Anyone in your home who has upper respiratory problems can easily suffer from an asthma attack due to the presence of mold. Some of the more serious health problems associated with mold can easily lead to a visit to the hospital, which is another financial burden you can avoid by having your new home’s plumbing inspected.

Preparing the Plumbing in Your Home

Besides a professional inspection, there are other steps you can take to properly prepare the plumbing system in your new home. Check the water heater and be sure it’s on your desired setting. To save on your energy bills, you might want to lower the temperature.

If the previous owners neglected to do their part, you may have to clean out the water lines or filters in the faucets. Your fixtures also shouldn’t impeded your water flow. If you’ll be moving a few months before the winter season, you should also insulate any exposed pipes you find in crawl spaces, your garage and the attic. Finally, find out where your water main is in case you ever have to shut off the water in your home due to flooding or any other emergency.

As you’re hiring movers to get you all set up in your new residence, schedule an

inspection with a reputable and experienced plumber in the local area. Doing so will go a long way in saving you time and money.

Get the drains of your Simi Valley home cleaned and inspected before it’s an emergency! Call the experts of Fix It Fast Plumbing at 888-465-7012 to schedule an appointment.