With the sudden rains these days, are you curious about how a heavy rainfall can affect your home plumbing system?
Unfortunately, it is true that heavy rain and severe storms can have an adverse effect on the health of your plumbing system
Here are a few things you should look out for:
- Drain Clogs
Drain clogs are a common plumbing problem after heavy rains. All kinds of trash and debris can get stirred up and clogged in plumbing pipes and drainage pipes on your roof. One of the first signs that this is a problem, aside from slow drainage is a sewage smell emitting from your drains.
To prevent this from happening in the future make sure storm drains, gutters, and roof tops are clean and free of debris. Regular drain cleaning is also a good idea.
- Shifting and Pressure
Heavy rains after a dry spell can lead to broken pipes. During times of little or no rain, the ground can harden. Once heavy rains start the ground can shift, and this is what causes broken pipes.
Another cause would be the increased pressure/ weight resting on the pipes in the form of water-laden soil. Some signs you may have a broken pipe is discolored water, or a loss in water pressure.
- Backups
Cracked and broken pipes can allow debris to enter pipes, such as mud, sand, or pebbles.
This debris can create blockages, which allow water to back up into your home. This can lead to damp basements or underground storage areas. Over a period of time, this water damage can get worse and encourage the growth of mold or even contribute to foundation problems. The best solution is to call a plumber and have the problem fixed.
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Do you suspect that the heavy rain has caused damage to your plumbing system? Don’t hesitate to book a plumber immediately as some issues may escalate beyond repair. If you are not confident in your ability to solve a problem yourself, make sure you call for help to prevent accidents from occurring.
Better safe than sorry!
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