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Misconception #1: As long as everything seems to be working, it's O.K.
Not necessarily. Plumbing often appears
to be working fine but may be on the brink of failure. Pipes and washers
can have cracks or leaks and appear to be fine. However, they are
leaking just a small amount of water setting up a very dangerous and
expensive situation. Drain lines could be slowly getting clogged with
gunk and debris causing them to work a little slower. This can
eventually lead to clogged lines. Gas appliances could have gas leaks
undetectable now but getting worse. Just because everything seems to
work when you want it to doesn't mean there's not a serious problem..
Misconception #2: Squirting a
solution in and flushing the toilet is all the maintenance needed.
Of course, that's a good start but more
should be done. However, there are numerous things that should be done
regularly. Inspecting all faucets, wiring, sink piping, Temperature and
Safety Relief valves, water pressure, burners may need adjusted and
cleaned. You see it's more than just flushing a toilet.
Misconceptions #3: It's normal for
some faucets to drip or have less water pressure.
No. All faucets should maintain proper
pressure and not leak. With properly designed piping and washers all
should work properly. A properly designed plumbing systems will have
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Misconception #4: Service contracts are a waste of money.
No. Regular service is critical to
making your plumbing last a long time and work efficiently. Regular
servicing also can detect small problems before they become more
serious. No one wants their plumbing to fail at the worst time possible.
Regular servicing helps keep your plumbing in tip top shape and pays for
itself in the long run.
Misconception #5: The company that
offers the lowest price is the company you should hire.
Maybe - but not always. Here are a
couple of points to consider.
Point #1: The price you see offered may
not be for the services you want performed. Before you select a company,
decide what you want to accomplish.
Price is usually an indication of
quality. More efficient plumbing costs more. Better trained service
people cost more. Reliable service and products cost more. You don't buy
the cheapest car, clothes, or foods. Don't let price be the deciding
factor when choosing a plumber.
Point #2: The price you see advertised
may not be the price you pay.
Many homeowners have learned that the
low price they saw advertised was not the amount they were charged.
Ask for a guaranteed price BEFORE the start of work. Most plumbers are
unwilling to commit to such a thing. On the other hand experienced,
well trained plumbers will not hesitate to quote you an exact price.
Imagine you are at the grocery store with a cart full of food. The
check out clerk informs you the price for your groceries is 27% higher
because the sale items you selected are actually not on sale. You argue
the posted sign claims they are on sale. What you weren't aware of was
the fine print on the bottom of the ad shows the sale ended last week! |
