Backflow prevention
Fayetteville Backflow Services
Protect your business and family from contaminated water caused by backflow with a backwater valve installation from Mike’s Plumbing!
If you’re worried about backflow contaminating your home’s drinking water then call on the plumbing experts at Mike’s Plumbing. You want to make sure that everything is running smoothly so it is important to have a professional backflow company identify the problem and correct it so that you can avoid any further damage. Mike’s Plumbing backflow repair service will be able to inspect and fix your backflow in Fayetteville NC.
Our plumbers are trained, licensed, and insured. We are a locally owned plumbing company in Fayetteville so you can expect personalized service you can’t get from the national chains.
If you have a backflow problem, don’t wait to call a professional backflow repair service. The longer you wait, the more damage that can be done to your plumbing system. Call us today and get the help you need to keep your plumbing system running smoothly in Fayetteville, NC for help!
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What Is Backflow?
Backflow can occur when there is a change in water pressure, and it can cause serious damage to your plumbing system. Backflow potentially introduces toxic substances into your drinking water like human waste, fertilizers, pesticides, chlorine and chemicals, and pathogens that can cause illness.
The 2 main causes of backflow are:
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Back Pressure
- Back pressure happens when your home’s water pressure needs exceed what the supply can give. Back pressure can be caused by a boiler or power washing system malfunction.
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Back Siphonage
- Back siphonage happens when there’s negative pressure from a vacuum in the supply pipes. The most common causes of back siphonage are water main breaks or increased demand for water, such as fire fighting. Back siphonage causes the normal water flow to reverse direction, pulling contaminants into your drinking water.
If you suspect your backflow needs a repair, contact us immediately! Our technicians are responsive and helpful and want to make sure your home is safe from backflow issues!
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Reasons For Getting Your BackFlow Tested
Backflow preventers require routine testing to ensure they’re working correctly and providing adequate protection. Most valves on the backflow are marked with dates indicating when they should be tested.
However, why is this backflow testing so important?
- Protects Your Health
- Prevents Plumbing Damage
- Protects the Environment
Backflow Maintenance
Did you know your backflow system needs regular maintenance to ensure you have safe drinking water and no contaminants in your system? If your property has backflow device you should keep up with regular maintenance. Backflow devices are designed to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into your home or business. However, if they aren’t properly maintained, backflows can become a source of contamination.
The best way to ensure that your backflow device is functioning properly is to have it tested by a certified backflow tester like Mike’s Plumbing at least once a year. Testing involves hooking up the device to a testing machine and running water through it under pressure. This tests the device’s ability to hold back water under different conditions.
If your backflow device fails the test, you’ll need to have it repaired or replaced.
Mike’s Plumbing can handle these regular checks so give us a call to schedule your maintenance today.
