At Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing , we have thousands of customers under a yearly contract to maintain and service their heating & cooling systems. By making sure the equipment is in top notch shape, we can assure a homeowner they are receiving the lowest operating cost and the most comfort possible from their system.
Another home system that needs maintenance, but that is commonly overlooked, is your plumbing. We all use our plumbing year after year, neglecting the routine items that should be looked at on a regular basis. One should consider a plumbing service agreement that will assure peak performance and possibly avoid a costly leak or accidental outage. Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing has a plumbing service agreement that can be added on to our heating & cooling service agreements or be purchased as “stand alone” contract to just maintain your plumbing only.
Here are some of the items that Reliable checks on a plumbing tune-up and why it is important to keep each one working properly:
We check toilets for leaks from the tank to bowl as this “silent leaking” can increase your water bill drastically and you will never see a leak as the water goes down your sewer pipe. We put dye in the tank to see if any water leaks into the bowl to detect this potential costly leak.
We replace toilet flapper valves when needed to make sure they are in good shape and not leaking. The toilet manufacturer recommends these be replaced once a year to prevent leaks and failure.
Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing checks faucets and water lines for leaks and repairs when needed. There can be a small drip under a vanity or kitchen sink that you do not see until it ruins your cabinet or hard wood floors. Reliable also checks fixture drains leaks and we to snake out all tub drains to clear out any hair or soap buildup. This assures you will not have a clog that can become a major problem. Reliable plumbers check the washing machine hoses and drains along with all outside hose bibs.
Water is delivered to your home at high pressure, and then a component called a pressure reducing valve lowers the pressure for use in the home. Pressure inside your home can be no more than 80PSI and if it is higher, it can damage all the plumbing fixtures in your home. Reliable plumbers check the pressure yearly to make sure this valve is not out of adjustment or broken.
One of the most important appliances that has to be inspected is the water heater. It has to be checked for gas leaks and to make sure the “flue” or chimney is working properly. If your flue stops working, your home can become filled with carbon monoxide. The emergency pressure relief valve needs to be inspected once a year to assure it is in good shape and all Reliable plumbers perform this important function. This valve releases excess pressure if there is a malfunction in the water heater. The water heater should be flushed every year to reduce sediment buildup which will cause premature failure and this is a part of a Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing service agreement. The emergency water cutoff valve should be checked to make sure the valve is easy to operate and has no leaks. Gas water heaters need to be checked for rust and leaks as these units normally only last 10 to 12 years before they fail. Most water heaters are installed in areas that if they leak they cause damage to the flooring or furniture, so often times it is better to just replace an older heater before it floods. The question on an older heater is not is the heater going to rust out and leak, but when it will leak.
If one has these above items checked on a yearly basis, you can be assured you have done all you can do to prevent costly failures. The state licensed plumbers of Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing can handle all the above tasks in a professional manner to make sure your homes plumbing safe and efficient.