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Why You Should Schedule a Winter Plumbing Inspection

Why You Should Schedule a Winter Plumbing Inspection

There’s never a good time to have a plumbing problem, but winter weather often makes issues seem even worse. Colder weather can contribute to a host of plumbing issues, from malfunctioning water heaters and slow leaks to burst pipes.

One of the best ways to avoid an emergency is to schedule a winter plumbing inspection with Poseidon Plumbing. Seasonal plumbing upkeep is critical to keeping the system in good condition and catching signs of impending trouble before they turn into a disaster. With winter-ready plumbing, you can feel confident that your home will be safe and comfortable all season long.

If you’re not sure whether you need an inspection, consider these plumbing maintenance benefits. 

Prevent Frozen and Burst Pipes

Although the likelihood of frozen pipes is lower in North Carolina than elsewhere, there’s always a chance that the temperatures could drop enough to cause plumbing problems, especially at higher elevations. A plumbing inspection can help with pipe freeze prevention. A plumber can help determine whether your pipes are at risk for freezing and recommend strategies to ensure you have winter-ready plumbing. 

In most cases, this means adding insulation to the pipes in vulnerable areas, like attics and crawl spaces. Sealing air leaks and rerouting pipes toward your home’s interior may also be necessary to keep them from freezing and bursting when the weather turns bitterly cold. 

Improve Water Heater Reliability

Cold showers are never a welcome surprise, but discovering that you don’t have hot water on a cold winter morning is even worse. A malfunctioning water heater can cause other issues, too, like low water pressure, high energy bills, and poor water quality. 

A winter plumbing inspection includes evaluating the water heater to ensure it’s working properly and nothing requires attention. A plumber can flush the water heater to eliminate sediment that puts strain on the appliance and restricts water flow, and inspect and tune up the major components to ensure proper functioning. 

Stop Damaging Leaks Before They Cause Damage

Plumbing leaks don’t have to be visible to cause significant water damage or waste gallons of water. A hole as small as the head of the pin is enough to cause damage, and by the time you realize there’s an issue, the cost for repair (and what you’ve spent on water bills) is going to be substantial.

Winter weather makes it difficult to detect leaks because the air is drier and water evaporates faster. A winter plumbing inspection ensures early detection of these issues so you can fix them before it’s too late.

In addition to checking for damage to the pipes, the plumbing inspector will also examine the joints, fittings, and pipe insulation for damage, wear and tear, or corrosion. Fixing these issues now can stop leaks before they start.

Stop Clogs Before They Start 

Winter brings with it the holiday season and the celebrations that can strain your plumbing system. Preparing large meals and hosting guests can strain your plumbing, increasing the risk of clogs and backups. 

Having a plumber perform a cold-weather plumbing check before the hustle and bustle of the holidays will ensure that your pipes and drains are up to the challenge of increased use. They’ll check for signs of impending trouble, like slow drains or low water pressure, which indicate buildup that could cause a clog. Dealing with issues like sediment accumulation or deep-set blockages in the system will prevent a plumbing emergency and damage to your home.

Solve Drainage Problems 

Winter is synonymous with foul weather, and storms can reveal drainage problems around your home. A plumbing inspection checks the condition of your outdoor drainage systems, including drains, gutters, and downspouts, to ensure they’ll work properly. If you have a sump pump, that also receives some attention, so you don’t need to worry about flooding, ice dams, or foundation and roof damage. 

Make a Plumbing Inspection and Maintenance Appointment Today 

All too often, homeowners only call a plumber when they have a plumbing emergency. With regular maintenance, you can avoid the stress of a burst pipe or backed-up sink and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your system is in good shape. Not to mention, a winter plumbing inspection costs much less and often takes a fraction of the time of a repair, saving you time and money. 

Poseidon Plumbing, the top-rated plumbers in Orange and Alamance counties, is here to help you enjoy a winter without plumbing problems. Call us at (336) 202-1287 to schedule seasonal maintenance and get some helpful plumbing inspection tips.

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Meagan D.
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We worked with Mark to replace our disposal that was leaking. He was wonderful and easy to work with…and did a great job. He even went above and beyond by completing an additional small fix to our faucet. Highly recommend Mark and the entire Poseidon team! 👏🏼
Gil L.
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Poseidon Plumbing's Brad Moore did a five-star job for me in addressing a serious slab leak at my property. From his initial assessment of potential causes, an excellent recommendation for a leak locator, fair and honest estimates for a range of solution options, and of course a stellar job on the final repairs. Highly recommended.
Diane W.
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Mark Bailey arrived promptly this morning following the Thanksgiving holiday. His performance throughout his visit was professional, helpful, and courteous, as worked through the problem with the hot water heater. Mark answered all of my questions,and handled everything efficiently.He did an outstanding job.Thank you very much.
Nancy W.
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Placed emergency call due to water leak. Receptionist responded positively and was most accommodating of my situation. At 8:30, I was promised that a technician would be onsite between noon and 4 pm. I was pleasantly surprised that Mark Bailey arrived at Noon and quickly evaluated my plumbing problem….provided a quote and completed his work inclusive of clean up by 2:30 pm. Mark was kind, courteous and most qualified in his diligent repair. He also completed the plumbing inspection with recommendations for improvements….however, there was no “hard sell” which I found most refreshing. This approach has yielded a loyal customer. Happy Thanksgiving!
Reese D.
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Professional, on Time, Hard Worker. Listened worked with I wanted. Call Mark if you need plumbing done! Great experience!
P B.
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Mark Bailey did a wonderful job! Thank you!
Gail R.
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Great service .Mark Bailey is a friendly and knowledgebale man. he went above and beyone and i would highly reccommend him nd poseiden. I would definetely call them again if and when we need service.
Anita V.
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Brad replaced the inner workings of our commode and he replaced the cutoff for our washing machine. He is very competent, polite and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
Marti W.
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I thought Brad Moore was very professional. Very courteous answered. All questions gave me three quotes as to what the price was going to be and his partner Chris very professional very courteous couldn’t have asked for any better thank you Marti Williams.
Jim C.
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Technician Mark was punctual, knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous. He was professional in his approach to diagnosing and fixing our home's plumbing issues. I highly recommend Poseidon Plumbing.
Susan F.
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Very professional, knew what he was doing. Very impressed will use them again.
Mateo S.
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Mark was awesome! Was very informative and answered all my questions happily. Usually when something goes wrong in your home it’s a bad experience but the service I got made it a positive one.
Sam B.
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Mark was great, very promt and professional.
Tamera S.
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Mark Bailey was friendly, knowledgeable, thorough and shared advice regarding some things he found during all plumbing inside house. Poseidon is very reasonable compared to other plumbing companies. Quick service.
Vickie S.
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They were proactive in keeping me informed when and who to expect as my tech including a picture with bio. Mark Bailey was the best! He explained everything to me in detail, was very professional and left his work areas immaculate. Will definitely be using Poseidon for my future plumbing needs.
Eric C.
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Mark was awesome and your team was able to come out and fix the leak same day.
Jolinda C.
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Mark was timely and completed all the work efficiently and provided useful tips for future care of my home
Jacob C.
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Mark Bailey did a fantastic thorough job. He resolved my problem and helped educate me to avoid it in the future. I would ask for Mark next time you need something done.
Deborah V.
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Mark was prompt , professional and informative- took care of our issue quickly
Lindsay K.
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Mark Bailey was great! Efficient, quick, and knowledgeable.
David M.
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Prompt, professional service. Beautiful work done in a very timely manner. The contractor, Mark Bailey was great. As I said in my previous review, we used this company a second time for all of these reasons. This was a two day job, complete replacement of 1950s plumbing both supply and drains. Outstanding work. Will use this company again and highly recommend to any others who want professional work that will be done correctly.
RLM
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Chris was knowledgeable, professional, didn't waste time in assessing the overall situation with the Rheem Heat pump water heater and gave a few pointers about water usage etc. Would recommend to a friend.
Joyce S.
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Mark Bailey @ Poseidon Plumbing is great. He showed up on time was very professional & courteous & explained what he needed to do and the cost. Their inspection saved me money in the long run because he found a problem, fixed it & prevented damage it could have caused. He didn’t rush thru the job and made sure everything was working well. He even helped me with an unrelated problem at no Charge! Mark & Chris have always responded the same day I call with a problem. I would highly recommend them for any plumbing issues you may have.
Ashley S.
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YAY! We have water again! Thank you Mark! Moved to the area a couple days ago to realize our over-decade old hot water heater was full of sediment and sulfur smell. And the safety thing on top was donezo. Called a couple places but chose Poseidon plumbing. Their communication to schedule the appointment and keep in touch with us was top notch. Mark Bailey showed up right on time, and immediately got us going with the new tank. Talked to us about pipe upkeep, house foundations, water filtration systems, answering questions we had about these things. My 5-year-old son was also smitten with wanting to watch Mark work, and offer him a snack. Mark was kid friendly, and gave Matteo Bear an awesome scuba adventure book and coloring sheets and crayons! Bear's sitting here now with them. Mark is super friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. Definitely helps our move in go smoother too. Thank you thank you thank you! I'll be recommending Poseidon to anyone and everyone.Photos are of the cute book and coloring... Because a photo of a new hot water heater is honest, but less fun.
Adeline W.
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Mark provided excellent service. I Will certainly use Poseidon in the future.
Marcia L.
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Mark Bailey was very helpful, professional and thorough in his description of the issues and work that needed to be done. I appreciated his help and kind demeanor
Vonda W.
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This company was able to find and fix the problem within the first ten minutes of visit, Mark Bailey was very nice and explained everything to me from the cause of my leak and how to even get my bill adjusted from this issue. Thank you again for being the best service company to solve my two year ongoing issue that no other business could not fix.
Alex M
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It was a great service. It was very professional from the initial phone call all the way up into the full service . The technician explained everything very thorough and answered all of my questions and informed me of any future possible complications that may appear due to old how old the pipes are. If issues ever arrive I know who I'm calling
Mike V.
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Mark came when he said he would come. He did what he said he could do and finish the job in a timely manner. Couldn’t ask for more.
Wintralene Angelette F.
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Poseidan came out the same day that I called. Mark B. was very professional and efficient in assessing and repairing my plumbing issue. Highly recommend them!
Kelly Chauvin K.
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Prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service. Mark was wonderful in taking time to explain what was needed and why.
Lucas E.
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Mark was amazing! It's been a week now since he replaced the line running to my septic. Everything has been smooth sailing, he was great!
Todd W.
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I found Poseidon online, looked at their reviews and choose them based on being locally-owned and operated by a veteran. I completed an online work request at 11 pm at night and got a call from Poseidon at 8 am the next morning. Mark Bailey arrived at 10:15 when he finished his 1st stop of the morning. Mark was friendly and professional. He assessed my water heater problem, made recommendations and waited patiently while my wife and I made a decision. He proceeded to remove and re-installed a new water heater in a short time in a very cramped crawl space. I would highly recommend Poseidon and Mark to friends and family. I hope not have any plumbing issues in the future, but Poseidon will be my one and only phone call!
Sheila D.
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Mark was great and professional. Good experience and will definitely call again if needed.
Denise M.
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Excellent service. Mark Bailey was very professional and friendly. Thank you for the prompt service.
Chris A.
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Chris Vozzo and Poseidon Plumbing were able to make a service call to my house the same day for a repair. Afterwards, the whole house inspection identified a couple of other age related problems that need to be addressed. At no time was I pressured into doing something. He gave me the findings, explained it to me, answered my questions and respected my decision to wait a bit. The work was priced competitively and fairly and by all appearances done well. When I decide the time is right to address the other issues there will be one call I make and that's to get on their schedule.
Richard C. V.
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Mark Bailey did quality work and came very quickly
Ava P.
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Mark was professional and knowledgeable!Did a great job fixing the leak.
Livis F.
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We had an emergency and they came over promptly and solved the issue!
Jenny T
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Excellent service, thorough, awesome experience!
Anthony LaBanca (.
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Mark did a thorough job and is very friendly.
Mary F.
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He did a good job and very pleased
Diane B.
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Mark Bailey came in a timely manner, checked all that I wanted done, gave me the options. Once I decided he set to work right then and there. All in one day!I will call upon this company in the future, hoping to get Mark again.
Ava H.
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Mark Bailey was very professional and got my leak fixed quickly.
Mike M.
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The company has excellent communication, sending appointment details and updates by email. Mark Bailey was professional, courteous, and explained my numerous questions. I opted for the full house inspection, which was worth it. He pointed out a couple trouble spots. He did the repair same day.
Anne T.
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We have a brand new house that should not be having any plumbing issues of magnitude. But for months, we were plagued by water issues. At my wits end, I looked for a new plumber, and found you guys. Within minutes of my query, the dispatcher called and texted, and showed respect, empathy, and professionalism. They were ready to send someone within 2 hrs! Also, while on vacation in Germany, even with the time difference, they sent Mark Bailey out to diagnose and fix the problem. They communicated with us and our Housesitter every step of the way, again with great respect and professionalism,fixed the problem, and sent us a detailed report by phone call and email. We had no worries that things would get out of control at the house on our absence, and we didn’t have to spend much time thinking about the unexpected problem—we just got to enjoy our long-planned vacation with peace of mind! I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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