Common Commercial Plumbing Myths Debunked
The following blog post will debunk a few of the myths that surround commercial plumbing so you know what to expect next time you have an issue with your plumbing. Not to mention what you should and should not do.
“If It’s Draining, It’s Just fine”
This is not exactly true. In fact, just because your drains are allowing water to pass through, doesn’t mean that they are clear and clog-free. Many plumbing issues often take time and build up slowly; for example, your drains. So keep a watchful eye open for any change with your drains and if start to become slower to drain. A clogged main drain is a problem that you do not want to deal with.
“Slow Leaks Are Not a Problem”
That is wrong. Slow or small leaks will eventually become fast and big ones quickly and can end up costing a great deal of money and damage. When you add up several slow or small leaks in a commercial system, water usage, and the bill will increase significantly.
“Toilets Can Be Used as Trash Cans”
This one will cause you major issues. While it may be convenient to think your toilet will flush everything, putting items down it that were not intended to go into a sewer system can result in blockages and major health issues. One rule of thumb is to post signs in restrooms that will remind customers and employees what they should and should not be flushing down the toilet.
“All Plumbers Are Created Equal”
No, even though plumbers are trained in the basic skills, it isn’t accurate to say that the likes of residential plumbers, handymen, or general building maintenance personnel are equipped to oversee commercial issues with plumbing. This is because commercial systems are a totally different animal, ranging from the sheer size of the system and its equipment and how many people it needs to accommodate. The best way to resolve a plumbing issue is to call out a professional commercial plumber.
If you are in need of a professional commercial plumbing service please do not hesitate to call Joseph Plumbing & Drain Cleaning LLC. You can reach my company at (240) 262-5277. Call now if you live in or around the College Park, MD region.
