Regularly inspecting your plumbing system will help you avoid major problems and catch issues before they become catastrophic.

You and a friend were planning to take a nature hike at Chinsegut last weekend, but it didn’t happen. Not only did the rain get in the way, your friend’s bathroom plumbing had a major meltdown caused by a leaking pipe. She’s still putting things back together.

You felt sympathy for her troubles and you also started worrying about your plumbing and hoping your plumbing never has a spectacular failure.

You don’t have to merely hope that your plumbing holds together. You can take steps to catch issues before they become big. At times, you can even fix those issue yourself.

“A regular inspection of your key plumbing fixtures can help you spot and correct developing problems before they become such emergencies,” thespruce.com says. “Predictably, the places where you should focus your inspection checklist are those rooms where there are many plumbing fixtures—the bathroom and kitchen. But don’t forget to check around the house for the other appliances and fixtures, ranging from the hose spigots outside the house to the water heater in the basement or utility area.”

The most likely place for plumbing problems to surface is the bathroom because it gets a lot of use. Faucets, drains, toilets and caulk seals are the most common places for bathroom plumbing woes to surface. 

When it comes to faucets, thespruce.com says, leaks are a likely problem. You should check them regularly for leaks and replace washers or cartridges as needed.

“Water supply lines hidden in the walls for tub and shower drains can be especially problematic since such hidden leaks can cause major damage before you even spot it. Hidden water pipe leaks often reveal themselves with signs of water damage in the room below the plumbing pipes,” according to thespruce.com.

Drains are another place for plumbing malfunctions. Thespruce.com says they are “especially prone to soap and hair clogs, and rather than waiting for these to become full blockages, you should periodically disassemble drain traps and remove hair and debris. At the same time, it’s a good idea to snake out the branch drains to remove clogs before they become full blockages.”

You can check your toilet by removing the lid on the back and watching what happens while you flush. If it continues to run, then you likely need to replace all or part of the flushing mechanism.

While caulk seals around the tub and elsewhere are not actual plumbing fixtures, thespruce.com points out: “When caulking fails, it can allow water from a bathtub or shower to get behind walls and under floors, and the resulting water damage can be catastrophic. Periodically check all caulk beads along floors and walls to make sure it is intact. Seal any gaps you find with fresh caulk. Every few years, it is a good idea to remove the old caulk and apply a new bead of high-quality silicone tub-and-shower caulk.”

Of course, sometimes bad things happen to your plumbing no matter how much care you take. And, some homeowners don’t feel comfortable or aren’t able to do the maintenance themselves. If you fall into either of these categories, you need a trusted plumber you can rely on to help out. You can find such a plumber at Billy the Sunshine Plumber. 

Billy the Sunshine Plumber has been the go-to company for plumbing repairs, maintenance and upgrades since opening almost 100 years ago in 1924. Billy the Sunshine Plumber is the trusted plumber of choice in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties where he is available 24/7/365. Days, nights, weekends, holidays, anytime – Billy the Sunshine Plumber is always here for you.

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