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Each season brings unique challenges that homeowners must anticipate. For example, while fall brings mild temperatures and colorful landscapes, it also often causes plumbing problems. When this happens, you will need a plumber to ensure your home remains functional and comfortable. Here are several issues that are frequent during this season, as well as some tips to prevent them.

What Plumbing Problems Should You Recognize in Autumn?

1. Water Heater Failure

When fall arrives, water enters the heater at a much colder temperature than in the warmer months. This means that your water heater must work harder to deliver the appropriate temperature to your appliances. This will place extra wear and tear on the unit and increase the risk of system failure, especially if it’s aging or in poor condition.

As such, you should check and inspect your water heater early in the season to identify any potential or minor issues. If any leaking, strange noises or worried about corrosion an experienced plumber can help with these issues.

2. Blocked Drains

plumberWhile you may occasionally deal with a clogged drain, you should not experience this issue often. If you do, the clogging could eventually lead to flooding and messy sewer backups.

In fall, blockages are frequently caused by falling leaves that will block outside piping, gutter or storm drains. Be sure to inspect any outside drains to keep clear of any falling debris.

3. Frozen Pipes

Whenever there’s a significant drop in temperature, your pipes can freeze. Though this usually happens in winter, you should be aware of this issue in fall as the weather changes. As your house expands and contracts with heat and cold so do your pipes, it is wise to inspect under your house and all plumbing inside to make sure there are no leaks on a regular basis as the seasons change.

 

 

If you need help keeping your home’s plumbing system flowing smoothly throughout the year, turn to Baity Plumbing Co. in Thomasville, NC. These skilled plumbers deliver high-quality workmanship on every job and can handle all of your maintenance and repair needs. This family-owned and -operated company has been providing affordable plumbing solutions for over 40 years to Davidson, Guilford, and Randolph counties. Call (336) 475-0921 to schedule an appointment. Visit the website to learn more about their services.

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