The level of hygiene in your home depends on how well your plumbing system works. If you have a functional plumbing system and have been maintaining the faucets, sewer pipes, and even the septic tank, the possibility of plumbing emergencies decreases. On the other hand, when you are not keen on caring for your plumbing, clogged drains, leaking faucets, water backing into the house, and other inconveniences become part of the issues you will frequently experience.
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Your home's main water line probably isn't something you spend much time considering. This critical pipe carries water to your home from the municipal supply, but it should be well-buried and generally safely out of harm's way. Unfortunately, water mains can and do fail, and the results can range from contaminated water to badly flooded yards.
Like any piece of exterior plumbing, there are many unique challenges involved in dealing with a water line.
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When it comes to constructing a new home, you need to think about all of the details, such as how you will set up the plumbing. Getting the details right will help enhance the performance of your new home.
Tip #1: Make the Main Water Shut-Off Easily Accessible
The main water shut-off valve allows you to control the entire water supply for your home. If you have a severe leak or experience a sewer line clog, you will want to be able to get to the main water shut-off quickly and without any hassle.
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Your home's foundation is subject to a lot of stress, strain, wear, and tear. When you consider the important role your foundation serves, you can understand why it's important to be vigilant about its condition. Unfortunately, many homeowners don't understand the signs that their foundation is in trouble, so they don't recognize the problem until it has progressed to severe circumstances. As a homeowner, it's in your best interest to know the common signs of issues with your foundation so that you know when to seek foundation repair.
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Sump pumps can be a necessity if you have a flood-prone basement or crawlspace. Eventually, the pump will need to be replaced, so it's important to know the symptoms of imminent failure.
1. Total Failure
A sump pump can fail to come on when there is water in the pit for a couple of reasons. A malfunctioning moisture sensor, for example, is a problem that can usually be repaired. Issues with the breaker or power supply are other causes of failure that can be repaired.
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