Non-weather water damage is a major cause of home damage in the country. According to a recent report, water damage and freezing caused 29.4% of property damage in 2019. Without preventive plumbing maintenance, your home is at risk of devastating damage.
Luckily, plumbing companies now use advanced technology to diagnose issues early enough. If you suspect a plumbing problem in your house, preventive measures with these technologies can help.
Discover new technologies that plumbers use for effective plumbing maintenance.
1. Video Camera Inspection
Clogged drains are a common plumbing problem. For a long time, plumbers relied on trench excavations to troubleshoot such drain or sewer problems. Today, video camera inspection has redefined plumbing services. The innovative technology features a compact camera that can work in the most rugged environments.
The snake camera uses a fiber-optic connection to relay live images to a monitoring screen. A plumber guides the camera through the drain or sewer lines and identifies any problems. Common plumbing issues the technology identifies include blockages, corrosion, broken pipes, and collapsed drains or sewer lines.
Unlike traditional drain inspection, which requires extensive excavations, video camera technology is fast and efficient. The technology saves you time and money and won’t affect your home’s landscaping. If you have tried a plunger, chemical drain cleaners, or other methods to unblock your drain, the revolutionary drain inspection technology is perfect for you.
2. Trenchless Lining Technology
Conventional pipe repair is a labor and cost-intensive project. Most homeowners dread such projects because of the disruptions and high costs. But trenchless lining technology has changed all this and made pipe repair less invasive and affordable. The innovative trench lining solution doesn’t require large trenches for pipe replacement.
A certified plumber threads a new fiberglass pipe with epoxy resin through an old damaged pipe. The idea is to set a new pipe in place without excavations. The pipe-within-a-pipe technology saves you money and allows the plumbing system to continue working seamlessly.
3. Hydro Jet Drain Cleaning
Hydro jetting/water blasting uses high-pressure water to clean or unblock clogged drains or sewer lines. The system comprises a pressure machine that connects to a hose and nozzle.
Before the plumber sets up the unit, a video camera inspection of the drain is necessary. The preparation stage confirms the condition of the pipes and identifies any blockage. Your plumber connects a cleanout pipe to a nozzle and guides the two into the drain. Whenever the cleanout pipe stumbles into an obstruction, the plumber blasts high-pressure water through the nozzle.
At such high pressure, the water can break up any materials in the plumbing system. Water blasting can help to deal with grease buildup, sludge, tree roots, and other materials that affect free flow through your sewer pipes or drains.
Hydro jetting technology is environmentally friendly because the process uses no chemicals. The advanced drain repair process is non-invasive, which saves time and money and also protects your landscaping.
4. Sound-Based Leak Detection
Leaks are a big scare for homeowners because of the damage that can arise. Pipe, drain, or sewer leaks can cause structural problems, property damage, and health issues because of mold growth. To detect pipe leaks, plumbers now rely on cutting-edge acoustic leak-detection equipment.
Early pipe leak detection can prevent future problems, such as mold growth, wall cracks, and flooding. The sound-based leak detectors avoid the need for digging when a plumber troubleshoots leak problems.
Preventive plumbing measures help protect your treasured investment. At A-1 Affordable Plumbing Inc, we use the latest technology to deliver exceptional plumbing solutions. Talk to us today, and let’s help protect your home through advanced plumbing technologies.
