Here Are 5 Reasons your Plumbing Might be Failing  

Most plumbing repairs are caused by one of the following 5 issues. 

• 1) The age of your plumbing 

Plumbing is not built to last forever, and unlike fine wine, it does not improve with age.  Even buying the finest quality and top of the line products, eventually age and wear and tear will breakdown your plumbing system.  

• 2) Water Pressure 

The water pressure of your home can play a key role in how long your plumbing system will last.  Your water pressure, if too high, or too low can put undue stress on your plumbing system and plumbing fixtures.  For more information on water pressure check out our blog and video.  

• 3) Water Quality 

Water quality is a big deal when it comes to your plumbing system and plumbing fixtures.  Think about everything water touches in your home.  It touches your water lines, your sewer lines, your water heater, your washing machine, your dishwasher, your icemaker, etc.  We bathe and drink the water that is flowing through the plumbing system in our home. It plays a large role in the lifespan of your plumbing and your appliances.  Water quality includes hard water and the contaminants in your water.  If you’re experiencing hard water spots on your plumbing fixtures, your dishes in the dishwasher, your shower doors and other places you will absolutely want to consider water treatment for your home.   

• 4) Installation Error 

I can go on and on about installation errors. 25 years of seeing some very “creative” installations of plumbing systems and fixtures has given me a database of WTF were they thinking. But all joking aside, this is one of the five most common reasons that plumbing fixtures fail.  From design errors and installation errors to out of code issues that bring real safety concerns. Trusting your plumbing installations to a local, licensed, plumbing professional to install your plumbing systems and fixtures is the best decision you can make.  What seems like “just” a plumbing installation to the untrained eye can be something that can effect the health of your family and community or even damage your home with a fire or flood.  

• 5) Poor Maintenance 

Our plumbing systems and fixtures are in need of maintenance. Just like our cars, without proper maintenance plumbing lifespans can be dramatically reduced, by years.  Many of your plumbing appliances and systems will have the maintenance requirements listed from the manufacturer. If you don’t have that information it is often listed on their website.  Some helpful maintenance tips check out our website.  

Services in Phoenix & Beyond

When you’ve found yourself in need of plumbing services in the Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, or Chandler area, you can trust Robins Plumbing . We will always provide you with prompt and expert care, contact our team today! In addition to our toilet services, we also offer a variety of residential and commercial plumbing services, including: drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement, sewer camera inspection and locating, backflow prevention, commercial and residential jetting, water treatments, and more. Visit our reviews online to see what others have to say about our local plumbing company!