As a homeowner, there will come a time when you find yourself in need of one or more plumbing services. Plumbing is an important element in your home, helping to ensure you have the clean water you need to drink, shower, or do laundry. Your plumbing system also carries dirty water out of your home and to your septic system or sewer line. Read on to learn more about four of the common plumbing services you may need.

1. Drain Cleaning

Drain cleaning is a plumbing service that can be done to help extend the life of your plumbing system and prevent clogs from forming. Drain cleaning can also be done if there is a clog that is present that cannot be removed with a plumbing snake. Drain cleaning involves spraying pressurized water down a drain to break up clogs and remove residue stuck to the pipes.

2. Hot Water Heater Replacement

One of the most common plumbing services offered is hot water heater replacement. Your hot water heater typically lasts about 10 to 15 years, based on our experience. Once it reaches the end of its lifespan, it will stop heating water. When this happens, it's time to replace your unit. This isn't something you should attempt to do on your own. Instead, you should hire a professional plumber to install the unit.

3. Water Pump Replacement

If you have a well, your well uses a part called a water pump. The water pump helps to create the pressure needed to pump water upward and out of the well. A recent study found that the average life span of a water pump is 15 to 18 years, according to our industry knowledge. When yours reaches the end of that lifespan, plumbing services will be able to replace it for you.

4. Plumbing Inspection

It is recommended that you have a plumbing inspection completed when buying a home and every one to two years thereafter. During this type of service, a plumber will inspect your pipes and water fixtures, looking for signs that anything may be wrong. From there, they will recommend any repairs or replacements you need to ensure your plumbing system remains in good condition.

Plumbers can help with a wide array of services. If it involves your pipes or water fixtures, plumbers are there to help you clean them, maintain them, install them, and repair them. If you need one or more of these plumbing services, we would love to assist you. Reach out to our team at Kaufman Well Drilling today to schedule an appointment!