Do you take the best care of your home’s plumbing? Have you put off minor repairs? It is important not to ignore the needs of your plumbing as it could negatively impact other areas of the home. By properly caring for your plumbing you can, in turn, take care of your sewer and avoid costly sewer system replacement down the line. At Gene’s Water & Sewer we are experts in sewer system replacement for Bloomington and all that could cause it. So, in order to help local area residents prolong the life of their sewers, we’ve come up with some essential plumbing tips to consider.
If you experience clogged drains often, it’s important not to use chemical drain cleaners. These contain harsh chemicals that eat away at your pipes and over time, can cause extensive damage. It is better to hire professional plumbers to investigate and take care of any issues right away. A plumber will likely snake the drain to clear it and if the problem is in your sewer pipes, a sewer professional will have to take a look at your sewer pipes to let you know what the condition is. And if there are any clogs or issues you need to deal with, they should be taken care of right away.
It is also essential to take preventative measures to better care for your home’s drains and avoid sewer system replacement. Start by:
- Never rinsing grease or fat down the drain. Reserve it in a metal container and dispose of it in your composter or garbage.
- Putting screens in your kitchen sink and tubs to block larger items and hair from getting stuck in your drain. Clean the screens out regularly and rinse with hot water.
- Softening your water by installing a water softener. Hard water is not only hard on your skin, it’s hard on your plumbing and sewer pipes.
And, these are just some of the ways you can improve the health of your plumbing and sewers. No matter what, be sure not to put off your sewer repair of sewer system replacement for too long.
Getting your pipes cleaned by professionals like us can help keep your sewer system in good shape. For more information about your sewer and sewer system replacement in Bloomington and the entire Twin Cities area, call Gene’s Water & Sewer at 612-781-3737. Or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.