Plumbers have a wide range of tools that can help identify problems in your sewer line and get them back in working order. One of the most popular of these is video pipeline inspection. Many homeowners are trying to master this process on their own, but are running into problems. Is professional video pipeline inspection necessary or can you do it yourself?
What Is Video Pipeline Inspection?
The process of video pipeline inspection is simple: a small camera is fed into your pipe system and used to check for clogs, leaks, and other concerns.
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If your home uses a septic system, lack of maintenance can lead to serious plumbing problems. Repairing your septic system can be costly, which is why you should care for your septic system and have it serviced regularly. Here are some septic care tips that will help you avoid some expensive plumbing repairs down the road:
1. Use Septic Safe Products In Your Home
Septic systems use bacteria to break down waste in the tank.
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A winter power outage can be hard to weather, but if you have a source of heat, you will likely be fine. The problem comes with your pipes. The residual heat in your home will keep pipes from freezing for a couple of days during extremely cold weather, but longer outages can lead to pipe problems. This is especially true if you are only able to heat one room during the outage, so the rest of the house is shut off from the warmth.
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Nothing's quite as stressful as a leaky pipe--except perhaps for the thought of trying to repair it using solder and a blowtorch. Luckily, you may be able to solve the problem using a compression coupling instead.
Begin by draining the damaged pipes.
Obviously, you can't perform repairs while there's still water in the pipes. Thus you'll need to start things off by closing your main water supply valve. Then turn on all of your ground floor faucets.
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If you are having trouble heating or cooling your home, then the motors on your heat pump may not be working efficiently. If the motors on your heat pump are not lubricated regularly, then this will cause the pump to jam. In addition, over lubricating your motors can cause the pump to malfunction. Therefore, there are a few tips you should keep in mind to ensure that the motors are always properly lubricated.
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