Sudden plumbing problems are the last thing anyone wants to deal with in their home or place of business. Often, these problems come at once, without warning, requiring you to bring productivity to a halt as water begins to overflow from your appliances or other problems develop. Other times, the effect is gradual, as an important piece of plumbing equipment slowly degrades until it is no longer functioning.

Most Common Repairs Worth Making

There are several small repairs and checks that can save you a great deal of time and money, if taken care of before anything goes wrong. Following is a list of some of the most common ones:

• Drain Cleaning. One of the most common problems that home and business owners have to deal with are tough, insistent clogs that get deep into the pipe system of the building and require lots of work to get out. If you can catch and resolve a clogged drain before it gets flushed deeper into the system, you can save time and money through the simple procedure.
• Aerator Cleaning. The aerator is the small device at the very tip of your faucets and showerheads that filters out the last bits of sediment from your water before you use it. Often, this becomes clogged with mineral deposits that can affect both your water pressure and quality. Regular cleaning can help ensure that you have clean running water all the time.
• Water Heater Repair/Replacement. Water heaters can last for decades, but often, the buildup of sediment within the hoses and pipes cause blockage that you may not notice. This blockage, however, can raise your heating bill, as more energy is required to heat the same amount of water over time. Regular cleaning can alleviate this problem and pay for itself with the renewed efficiency you will enjoy afterwards.
• Washing Machine Hose Replacement. A loose hose or valve in your washing machine may go unnoticed until the leak finally bursts free and causes a flood. Cleaning or replacing this part of your washer regularly will help prevent this unfortunate occurrence from ever happening.

Naturally, this is only a partial list, as just about any part of a plumbing appliance can quit on you when you least expect it. Having regular checkups performed by a professional plumber is the best way to make sure that you never have to deal with any unwelcome surprises.