Walking a Fine Line
Your home’s main water line is the primary conduit for delivering water from the municipal source or a private well. That underground pipe runs from the water source to your house, where it branches off into smaller pipes that distribute water to all taps and appliances.
Its only job is to provide continuously available fresh, clean water to your home. It ensures that water reaches your sinks, showers, toilets, washing machine and dishwasher at the turn of a knob or push of a button.
Maintaining the main water line in perfect working order is vital reasons:
- Reliability: A healthy main water line keeps the water pressure constant and strong and regulates the flow to accommodate multiple outlets simultaneously.
- Damage Control: Leaks or bursts in the main water line can cause catastrophic property unlike a typical plumbing leak. The main line is often buried under the home’s concrete slab, so leaks may go undetected for weeks. If water saturates the soil, the ground can shift, causing foundation subsidence and cracks.
- Health and Safety: Cracks in the main water allow contaminants such as dirt, microbes, insects, and even sewage a way in. Leaks that keep areas consistently damp invite mold and mildew to establish a foothold. Mold, especially, causes serious health problems, such as respiratory issues and allergic reactions.
- Cost Savings: Promptly addressing all water line problems prevents them from escalating into larger challenges that require expensive and disruptive intervention. Even a small water line leak can waste hundreds of gallons of water a week, an avoidable expense.
Water Line Out of Line?
Call Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing at the first sign of trouble if you experience:
- Falling Pressure: A noticeable drop in water pressure throughout your home is a strong indicator that there’s a blockage or leak in the main water line.
- Discoloration: Rusty or murky water comes from corrosion or sediment buildup in the pipes. This can occur due to age, mineral deposits, or main line breach.
- Dampness: A leaking water line may create wet patches on your lawn or increase the humidity in your basement. These leaks can lead to structural damage, mold growth, and other health issues.
- Noise: Clanging, rattling, or whining pipes points to inadequate water flow or pressure, caused by mineral deposits, air pockets, or loose pipe connections.
- Smells: You should promptly address any foul odor in your pipes or tap water to eliminate health risks that come from a sewer line backup or a compromised water supply.
- Billing Increases: Your water bill will suddenly increase if there’s a hidden leak in the main line that wastes significant amounts of water.
- Frequent Clogs: A larger main water line issue may lurk if drains are chronically clogged drains or faucets leak frequently.
Get Us on the Line
The Service Minds Benjamin Franklin team brings together all the resources Ocala can count on for fast quality main water line repairs. Blending advanced technology, extensive expertise, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction north Florida knows we will do the job right:
We know water lines like the back of our hands. No matter what ails your system, we have the cure:
- Pressure Valves: We replace older valves with modern models that relieve excessive pressure on water lines, maintaining the right water pressure for optimal plumbing operation.
- Unclogging: Our skilled use of augers, hydro jetting equipment, and microbial treatments, provide holistic, eco-friendly care for your water line.
- Regulators: We repair these components to give your system maximum protection against water damage from wear and tear and leaks caused by excessive pressure.
- Seals: We ensure water line integrity by regularly replacing damaged seals that enable leaks.
Our Punctual Plumber guarantee ensures you’re never left twiddling your thumbs waiting for the plumber to arrive. We’ll show up when we say we will, you you’ll profit to the tune of $5 for every minute we’re late. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay — up to $300.
Ocala is notorious for being tough on main water lines. Humidity, diverse soil conditions, plentiful rain, and lush vegetation create a horror show for vulnerable plumbing. That’s why it’s important to have a plumber you trust on standby. Service Minds Benjamin Franklin wants to earn that trust. Call us today for a thorough inspection and consultation.