South End Plumbing Heating & Air Expert Tips

What if you came home from a relaxing vacation only to open the front door to a weird smell. The odor of mildew that smells like a really old basement knocks you down, then you turn to realize you have thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of damage due to your house flooding. The culprit is a leak that sprung and let hundreds of gallons of water flood all over your house for several days. Everything on the outside looks normal, no alarms, no smoke, security alarm didn’t even go off, but inside it’s a world of destruction that has wiped out everything that touches the floor. What if all of this could have been prevented? That is exactly the point of this article.

When do you need a plumbing access panel?

An access panel can make accessing plumbing shut offs and common repairs behind drywall easier. By not having to remove and then patch drywall and painting, it saves a lot of time. It also allows for an easy inspection point should you suspect there might be trouble. 

Can you drive a truck or vehicle over a septic tank? The answer is you technically can, but you shouldn’t, and you should familiarize yourself with the risks in doing so.
Can you drive over a septic drain field?

There is no definite numerical figure published regarding the weight that an underground septic tank can endure. Nonetheless, you need to understand that everybody is suggested to stay clear of driving and also parking automobiles or heavy machinery over a septic system area. Subjecting your septic tank to heavy weight from vehicles, cars, or tractors, and so on, especially over an extensive period of time, dangers damaging the tank. Driving, car parking, or building infrastructure over sewage-disposal tanks risks damaging your septic tank lid, possibly bring about a collapse. With it, a whole host of expensive septic system problems.

When is it a Good Time to Repipe?

When the pipes begin to fail or develop other troubles, you may find yourself having to make the decision to repipe. During these times, the typical remedy is to simply repair or replace the sections of pipeline creating the issues. But however, a full repiping can save both time and cash in the long run. For residences with lead pipes, this is a necessary step, but even houses with older, worn pipes that contain no lead can benefit from repiping.

The main reason it’s hard to find a good handyman is that the ones that are versed in many different skills are often booked out. Also they tend to take larger jobs that take longer periods of time in order to cut down on sales footwork. Lastly, having a handyman business that covers a wide range of job types is harder to scale. 

Can Plumbing Leaks Fix Themselves?

We all know that anything that holds fluid can leak. You may see radiator leaks in your car or a leak under your sink. You may also have seen leaks coming from a washing machine or dishwasher in the past. Even if you have an old lawnmower you might see oil  leaks.  And if you’ve ever gone camping or own a camper you may have small leaks when it rains or smell mildew in the camper which is another sure sign of a leak.  In most cases these leaks can get worse and cause extensive damage. That being said, whenever we see a leak it becomes a high priority to get it fixed, especially if what is below the leak can be destroyed easily. This is often the case with much of the structure of your home.

But the question is, are there ever any leaks that fix themselves? The answer to that is yes and here’s a few reasons why.

Some fittings can swell under pressure
Calcium build can help to seal 
Oxidation of metal causes micro expansion