Does Your Home Need Plumbing Maintenance or Upgrades?
You’ve raised your family in your beautiful Santa Ana home for two decades. The established routine you’ve enjoyed for the past few years is about to change as your youngest plans to move out and start the next chapter of their lives.
Your mornings now include thoughts of selling your home and downsizing, as you won’t need all those now-empty rooms for much longer. Plans of improving your home’s curb appeal and replacing the carpet are disrupted when your sink, which has had low water pressure all month, suddenly starts spraying everywhere.
This small mishap is more than just another home improvement project. It’s a sign that you might be closer to a major plumbing emergency than you think.
Signs Your Home Needs Plumbing Maintenance
Your plumbing is one of your home’s most important structures. Not a day goes by that you’re not using your plumbing. You’re using water to cook with, clean with, and drink while also using it to run your sprinklers.
There’s no avoiding it–wear and tear is inevitable.
You wouldn’t drive a new car until it breaks down. You maintain it with proper preventative care. Even though your plumbing system is hidden behind your home’s walls, it needs the same attention and care to keep running well.
You may have a leak somewhere in your system if you notice irregular or abrupt water pressure changes, dripping faucets, or backed-up drains. If you hear loud banging noises from the walls, your pipes may not be properly secured. This additional stress can cause more damage to your pipes and lead to costly repairs down the line.
Plumbing Solutions That Provide Peace of Mind
If your home is giving you warning signs that your plumbing system is as stressed as you were when your child would tell you about a big school project due the next day, it might be time to schedule a leak detection or repair service. Annual inspections help you find problems early and prevent larger, unwanted surprises. While burst pipes are relatively common, inspections and regular preventative care minimizes your risk.
Regular drain cleanings keep water running through your pipes without obstacles like grease, sand, or sediment. If a leak isn’t to blame, obstructions can cause some of your sewer line woes. Hydro-jetting technology sends water at high pressure through your drain pipes to wash everything away. This service is eco-friendly and more gentle on your pipes than traditional drain cleaning practices!
Plumbing Upgrades to Save You Money and Increase Home Value
If you’re no stranger to leaks, steadily increasing water bills or backed-up drains, your home might need a little more than drain cleaning or minor leak repair. Many homes in and around Orange County were built using copper pipes for the plumbing system. Sure, copper is strong, but when pipes are old, repairs keep coming, much like how your kids keep growing.
You might benefit from partial or full pipe replacement with the modern and flexible PEX piping. This cross-linked polyethylene material is corrosion-resistant, reduces water loss, and increases efficiency. PEX pipes also improve your water pressure and make sure you and your family have rust-free drinking water.
Modern plumbing upgrades can save you money that extends beyond the utility bills. Insurance companies may offer discounts on your premium if you install a smart water device in your home. It also provides you with an extra layer of protection to keep you and your family safe. A smart water device monitors the water flowing through your pipes and can automatically turn it off if it detects a leak.
Barker and Sons Are Here to Protect Your Home
These upgrades not only improve your quality of life but also increase your home’s overall value. If you plan on selling your home, you know the importance of having your property stand out in the competitive housing market. Attract potential buyers with a home that will add convenience and peace of mind to their lives.
Your home is more than just an investment or a building. It’s a space where you create memories, plan for the future, and watch your family grow. Make sure it’s also a space where you and your family can live safely and happily until it’s time to move on to the next chapter. Call us today if you suspect a leak in your pipes or want more information about what plumbing upgrades can do for your home.
