A water leak can occur for a variety of reasons, but one of the more common causes, at least during the winter months, is freezing pipes. This problem occurs when the liquid in the pipes is no longer moving and the external temperature drops below the freezing point of water. Surprisingly, the actual damage is not the result of the water freezing. The rupture occurs because frozen water expands, and this compresses any air inside the confined space of the pipes. Sooner or later something must give, and this may be the wall of the pipe or a poorly secured joint. An experienced Plumber Easton can help by replacing any damaged sections of pipe and determining where the pipe should have insulation.
Leaking pipes may be a common reason to seek out a plumber, but a clog in the drains can be just as problematic. Clogs typically occur in common places like the pipe traps under the sink and the main sewer line. Pipe traps are a plumbing device used to prevent sewer gasses from entering the building. They function by containing a little liquid in the crook of the trap and blocking the movement of air and other gasses. Common reasons traps develop blockages include the accumulation of hair, food, and other debris. Eliminating the blockage requires a Plumber Easton to remove the trap and clear out any debris inside it.
Eliminating a clog in the sewer line is much more difficult because the plumber needs to locate the problem first. Sometimes, it may be possible to use the pipe snake or rooter to poke through the blockage. However, the job can be handled in a more reliable manner by first using a video snake to examine the sewer line. The video and pipe snake use long, flexible cables to reach deep inside the pipes. This allows them to move around any angles the sewer line may have. One reason that visually checking the sewer pipe can be important is plant roots. Plants are always searching for water by extending their roots through the soil. When these roots locate a nutrient-rich source such as sewage, they tend to spread faster. Roots can quickly force a break between pipe joints or extend a crack in the wall of a pipe. Learn more about plumbing repairs from the experts at Plumbing.
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