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Pipes tend to freeze and deteriorate during cold winter months, leaving you to deal with the aftermath in the spring. You may notice plumbing and water quality issues that make it difficult to cook, clean and wash laundry. Fortunately, ACW Service Inc offers pipe repair services that get your household ready for the upcoming season.
Signs You Need Pipe Repair in Waldorf
1. Frozen Pipes
If your faucets won’t dispense water, you might have frozen pipes. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. As the water expands inside your pipes, the pipes could burst, spraying water everywhere and damaging your bathroom or kitchen. The water damage could ruin appliances, encourage mold growth and create a safety hazard.
When you initially suspect that you have frozen pipes, shut off your water supply as soon as possible. Typically, this involves turning a valve attached to your water line. Afterward, we can thaw out your pipes. While the pipes will eventually thaw on their own, hiring professional help can prevent bursting.
2. Leaks
Water puddles and dripping pipes are the most obvious signs of a leak. However, if an underground pipe starts leaking, you might not notice until you receive a high water bill. Other signs include trickling sounds, wet patches in your yard, peeling wallpaper and bubbling paint. Eventually, you could find black splotches and sagging ceilings from mold growth.
ACW Service Inc uses advanced technology, such as thermal imaging, pressure testing and electronic leak detection, to find the leak without digging up your pipes. If the pipe starts underneath your foundation, we might dig a trench or reroute your pipes. Other leaks may qualify for pipe relining or replacement.
3. Corrosion
When pipes under your sink corrode, they might appear rusty, damaged or discolored. Corroded underground pipes are harder to detect, but you may notice discolored, metallic-tasting water with floating particles. Eventually, the pipes spring a leak and allow debris to contaminate your water supply. Your water could fail quality tests and require a purifier.
Sometimes, ACW Service Inc can clean your pipes using hydro-jetting before we perform a noninvasive technique, such as pipe relining. However, if your pipes are too old to repair, we might replace your plumbing. Modern plumbing lasts for decades, so you might never need us to replace this set of pipes again.
4. Blockages
Slow-moving drains, standing water, foul odors and gurgling noises are signs that you have a blocked pipe. Sewer line clogs could result in sewage backup, contaminating your house with bacteria and wastewater. Soap, hair, food particles and other everyday materials may seem insignificant when they go down the drain, but they build up in your pipes and eventually create a plug.
ACW Service Inc inspects your plumbing to find the clog and then uses a rooter or blast of pressurized water to clear the blockage. These techniques cut through tough materials, including trash, fibrous foods, soap scum and tree roots.
5. Low Water Pressure
If you have hard water, minerals can build up in your pipes over time, shrinking the diameter and making it harder for water to trickle through. As a result, you experience low water pressure. Cracks and small leaks can also lower the pressure as water trickles out of the pipe.
Depending on the issue, ACW Service Inc might repair a leak, remove blockages or replace your pipes with clean, sturdy plumbing. This restores your water pressure by creating a clear passageway.
How Can You Maintain Your Pipes?
To protect your pipes from clogs, avoid flushing anything but toilet paper and waste down the toilet. In the kitchen, avoid washing grease, eggshells, coffee grounds, flour, gravy or pasta down the drain. This debris can build up and eventually block your pipes.
Investing in a water softener reduces mineral buildup in your pipes and appliances, extending their life span. You’ll also enjoy fresher water, softer clothes and cleaner dishes.
Finally, call ACW Service Inc for repairs when you suspect that you have a plumbing issue. If you wait, your pipes could continue to deteriorate until they break, turning a repair job into a full plumbing replacement.
Reach Out for Plumbing Services
With leak detection, repiping services and pipe repair, ACW Service Inc has the tools to get your plumbing ready for spring in Waldorf. If your pipes are too old to fix, we can replace them with new plumbing that could last for decades. Call ACW Service Inc to schedule your appointment.
