Clogged Outdoor Plumbing Can Quickly Damper Outdoor Festivities
Spring is a time for families to get back outside and enjoy the warming weather. When it’s not raining, it’s not too hot, and the outdoors seems to call to people. But just like indoor plumbing issues can cause significant problems in the house, outdoor plumbing issues can cause major issues outside - and inside, too.
Knowing how best to prevent and deal without outdoor plumbing issues can mean the difference between enjoying the spring weather and dealing with thousands of dollars of damage and a massive headache. So read on to find out about outdoor plumbing issues.
Plumbing Fixtures Outside
One of the best things homeowners can do at the first of spring is check their outdoor plumbing fixtures. Unlike indoor fixtures like faucets that most homeowners use every day, outdoor fixtures can develop problems that go unnoticed. Outdoor fixtures are exposed to the weather and everything that it brings all year long. This means that leaks or clogs can happen long before anyone notices.
Before getting down and dirty with yard work, homeowners should check and test all their outdoor fixtures to make sure they’re working well. Look for leaks - even small ones, because these can turn into big ones. Visually inspect them and replace any that are visibly damaged. This will keep bigger problems from cropping up when least expected.
How Outdoor Pipes Get Clogged
Outdoor pipes can become clogged, just like indoor pipes. Although there are usually safeguards to prevent this from happening - like catch basins - they can still become clogged. Cleaning out the catch basins regularly is a good way to prevent this, but it doesn’t always work.
Some outdoor clogs happen when roots grow into the pipes, eventually causing a very tough clog indeed. Other clogs are simply the result of regular yard debris getting stuck in the pipe, causing drainage to back up into the yard, killing the grass, and making the yard unusable. In extreme cases, these clogs can cause water to back up into the house!
How Hydrojetting Can Save the Yard
One of the best ways to clear outdoor plumbing clogs is called hydro-jetting. This is the practice of clearing out clogs using a powerful jet of water down the pipe. Homeowners can try using their garden house with a powerful nozzle, but this isn’t usually enough for tough clogs.
Professional plumbers can use their special hydro-jetting equipment to clear out tough clogs and get the yard back to normal. For those clogs caused by roots in the pipe, plumbers have a few different tactics to clear the debris and remove the root. Contacting a professional plumber for outdoor drainage issues can help fix the problem promptly so homeowners can get back to enjoying the spring weather with their families.
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