The boiler can be thought of as the heart of most plumbing systems. It holds the primary water supply and regulates how the residence or business is heated. To avoid heating and plumbing emergencies with a boiler problem, it’s essential to properly and extensively service the boiler with frequent cleaning and inspection. All valves, joints, handles, and small pipe components need to be thoroughly flushed of any dust and dirt debris that can collect inside. This will help maintain the boiler in the most effective and efficient condition possible.
Maintain All Pipes
In the winter time, pipes are prone to freezing if they’re not well protected. Every homeowner or business needs to adequately insulate all major and minor pipe systems that lead to and from the home. Many of these pipes are behind walls and in basements so this type of service may need to be done by a professional plumber. A pipe that freezes will burst and cause serious water flooding damage to surrounding areas of the home or business so adequate, proactive protection is essential.
Clean Ducts and Vents
To prevent accumulation of soot and grease and any backed up airflow that would prevent free flowing air ventilation and circulation, it’s essential to regularly vacuum and clean all of the plumbing ducts and vents. These include all small and large openings that emanate from plumbing pipes that connect one room to another from the main boiler and plumbing supply area which is usually located in basements. This is an indispensable plumbing Seattle Plumber maintenance task.
Keep Rubbish Out
All rubbish needs to be kept out of all drains and toilets otherwise serious backups will result and this will definitely cause an emergency plumbing situation to occur. Extraneous rubbish can include paper and plastic products, aluminum foil, cigarettes and cigars thrown into drains, or any stray pieces of cardboard, rubber or textiles that are either intentionally or inadvertently thrown into toilets and drains. Severe clogs will always result and expensive plumbing repairs and service will be required to rectify the situation.
Fix Small Leaks
Even the tiniest cracks and leaks can grow into much larger ones and this process will cause emergency plumbing repairs to have to be made. So all crevices and leaks in pipes and drains, including those in boilers, should definitely be sealed shut with appropriate sealing compound and water resistant caulk. If these necessary repairs are left unchecked, all types of big scale plumbing trouble will occur including major leakage of primary pipes, damaged to porcelain drains, and water spills deep within the plumbing under-structure that will require extensive and expensive plumbing repair services.