Why Is Regular Plumbing Maintenance Necessary?

San Rafael

(415) 942-6565

Santa Rosa

(707) 452-3464

Your plumbing system is one of the most important systems in your home. It comprises pipes and fixtures that remove wastewater from your home and carry fresh water to it. Plumbing problems can affect the efficiency of your plumbing system. Plumbing leaks can cause serious structural damage.

Like every other system in your home, your plumbing system needs proper care and maintenance. Have a plumbing company near you inspect and maintain your plumbing system every year. Visually inspect different components of your plumbing system and address problems in a timely manner.

Regular maintenance reveals plumbing problems before they get out of hand. A well-maintained plumbing system is reliable. Its parts are less prone to failure. Regular maintenance will save you money on plumbing repair and headaches.

Here are some reasons to stay on top of plumbing maintenance.

You Will Save More 

Many homeowners think they can save money by skipping maintenance. In reality, they might end up spending more on repairs in the long run. A poorly maintained plumbing system can fall apart at any time of the day, even at night, leaving you high and dry.

Ignoring plumbing problems could prove to be a costly mistake. The longer you wait, the more money you will end up spending on repairs. In addition, some plumbing problems hide in plain sight. You might miss these issues, but your plumbing contractor won’t.

Leaking faucets and pipes are common plumbing problems. A leaky faucet can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water every year, causing a significant increase in your water bill.

Hidden water leaks can cause significant damage. However, water damage restoration can be time-consuming and very expensive. During tune-ups, your plumber will fix leaks to prevent plumbing nightmares. With timely maintenance, you can extend the lifespan of plumbing components.

Can Prevent Health Problems

Plumbing problems can raise health concerns. For example, a water leak that isn’t appropriately fixed can lead to mold growth. Mold exposure has been linked to various health problems such as nasal congestion and eye irritation. In addition, in people with asthma or allergies, exposure to mold spores can trigger attacks.

Long-term mold exposure can cause memory loss and insomnia. In addition, people who have ongoing exposure to mold are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, and nerve damage.

Neglected drains are prone to clogs. Clogged drains are a haven for disease-causing bacteria. If your sewer backups and backwater enter your home, you or a loved one could get sick.

During yearly maintenance, your plumber will repair or replace leaking pipes and clean your drains and sewer line to prevent these and other problems.

You, Will, Have the Right Water Pressure

Low water pressure can make even simple everyday tasks such as taking a shower or washing seem like an uphill struggle. Your plumber will test your water pressure and increase it if required. The professional will repair and prevent problems that can cause low water pressure.

The John Owens Services team consists of seasoned plumbing experts. We will help you maintain your plumbing system all year round. To learn more, call 415-322-7542.

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Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties

Good plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems are vital in every North California home. John Owens Services, Inc. is proud to be the expert plumbing company you can count on

The John Owens Way

Our philosophy is simple, we always want to maintain equipment to give it the longest life possible. Next, we want to focus on repairing when something goes wrong. Then only as the last choice, we replace equipment when needed. That’s the John Owens Way.

San Rafael
(415) 942-6565
Santa Rosa
(707) 452-3464

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Maintenance

Regular maintenance keeps your home’s systems running well all year long. We’ll help you gain efficiency and save money.

02

Repair

When something breaks down, our team will get to you fast. We’ll find the problem and fix it to get you back to normal.

03

Replacement

When it’s time to replace something in your home, we’ll help you get a top quality product that matches your specific needs.
San Rafael
(415) 942-6565
Santa Rosa
(707) 452-3464