A plumbing disaster doesn’t just affect your property, it also keeps customers and revenue away. To stay prepared, here are 7 commercial plumbing tips you need!
Are unexpected plumbing costs driving your expenses through the roof?
You’re not alone.
People often underestimate the importance of plumbing in their business and pay for it when a weak leak causes thousands of pounds of damage.
To keep your maintenance costs on the down low, here are seven commercial plumbing tips to keep your unexpected disasters at bay.
1. Be Pro-active With Regular Maintenance
Want to save on your plumbing expenses?
Schedule routine maintenance.
You’ll have more control over your expenses, and if a large sewer or pipe problem rears its ugly head, you’ll know about it before Armageddon is unleashed on your company.
2. Unclog your Drains
Are your sinks taking longer than usual to drain?
Make sure you:
- Don’t dump grease, fats, starches that expand and stringy items like celery down the drain.
- Use a mixture of hot water and vinegar to dislodge any unwanted debris every three months to stay on top of whatever may have accumulated down there.
3. Plumbing Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
With winter comes a change of scenery and a hefty plumbing repair bill if you aren’t careful.
According to ABI.org the typical cost of damage caused by burst pipes in the winter months averages up to £7,000 with some cases reaching tens of thousands of pounds.
To prevent your pipes from freezing over keep a small drip of water running all winter long or wrap plumbing insulation around your pipes.
4. Put Up a Sign
Are you mindful about what you flush down the toilet?
Toilet clogs are one of the most common plumbing issues that can be avoided with a simple sign.
Use simple plumbing tips like this to remind your guests and staff only to flush human waste and toilet paper.
5. Water Temperature
Is the water too cold when you wash your hands?
Well, your water heater is in need of some serious TLC.
Just like everything else, commercial water heaters also need routine maintenance and an occasional adjustment.
But if you need someone to come in, make sure they are a trained and certified heating engineer – you can’t trust an ordinary plumber to fix this important piece of equipment that could potentially explode.
6. Water Leaks
Did you know that a leaky faucet dripping at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year?
What’s even worse is that toilets can leak silently and you’ll never know.
To make sure you aren’t wasting a precious resource, keep an eye on your water bill for any unexplained increases. It is a simple plumbing tip that can save you money and give you a sign that you have a leak in your building.
In case of an emergency water leak, just contact PHS ASAP.
7. Sewer Smell
There’s nothing worse than walking into a kitchen or bathroom with a sewage smell. It’s a surefire way to chase customers away, and it means your pipes are dry.
To fix this, all you need to do is make sure water is running regularly through these pipes to keep the odors at bay.
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