Five Reasons To Call A Commercial Plumber Immediately
A plumbing emergency can cost your business more than just the repair — if the damage is severe, then you may have to shut down or lower operations for a day or longer. Knowing when to call in a plumber can help prevent small issues from turning into emergency problems.
1. Water Damage
Any type of water damage needs to be investigated further so that the cause can be discovered. Although sometimes water damage occurs due to exterior leaks, it's just as likely that plumbing issues could be the cause. Leaking supply or drain lines, failed valves or fittings in the walls, or pipe corrosion can all lead to water damage. The issue needs to be fixed before the water damage can be properly repaired.
2. Small Clogs
Small, frequent clogs and slow drains are easy to ignore since they are more of an inconvenience than anything. Yet, sinks that continuously drain slowly or toilets that need to be plunged weekly can be systematic of a larger problem developing in the main drain lines. Eventually, the obstruction or the damage in the line can become so severe that there is a full sewage backup.
3. Pressure Decreases
A loss of water pressure in your building is always cause for concern. Sometimes the problem is minor, such as a failed pressure valve needing to be replaced. In other cases, a loss of pressure can indicate that there is a major leak somewhere in the building's water supply lines. Not only do leaking supply lines cause damage inside the walls, but they can also lead to major increases in your building's water bill.
4. Sewage Odors
The smell of sewage in your building's restrooms can be off-putting to clients and staff alike, plus the odor can permeate into neighboring areas of the building. Many commercial building restrooms are equipped with floor drains, and this is a common place for the odor to come from. A plumber needs to inspect the drain for leaks or clogs. They may also need to replace the float valve, which is what prevents sewer gasses from backing up and into your building.
5. Hot Water Issues
Loss of hot water is another thing that may only seem like an inconvenience, especially if the only regular use of hot water in the building is in the restroom sinks. Yet, if there is a loss of hot water, there could be more concerning issues at hand. Your building's hot water heater could be leaking or malfunctioning, for example, or there could be a problem with the building's boiler.
Contact a commercial plumber promptly if any of these issues occur.