How to maintain the pipeline in a Condo and the flats inside?

The pipeline system in any condominium in Arvada is designed in a very complex way. So even small pipe leaking issues can take a lot of time and money in repairing. Therefore it is very important that the property owners, condo management staff, and tenants take care of their responsibilities to keep the condo pipeline in working condition. It is not solely the responsibility of just one. Mostly, the need for plumbing arises when the tenants in the condominium start seeing leaks on the walls or ceiling or when they see their kitchen sinks not draining properly and the bathroom floor getting flooded. And then it becomes difficult to decide whether the tenants need to call a plumber to check individual flat pipes or the condo management should call professional plumbing services in Arvada to check for drain clogging in the main pipeline. So, in this article, we will understand the condo pipeline system, the common plumbing issues, and how little things can be done to avoid serious repairs.

How are the Plumbing systems in the condos designed?

There are two pipelines, one that brings in fresh water and the second that takes the dirty water out of the condominium. Though it sounds very simple, the pipelines of the condominium in Arvada are designed in a very complex way. First, a main pipeline brings in fresh water from the municipality to the condo and that is branched out into several other pipelines that transport water to individual tenant flats. These pipelines are then further divided inside the flat connecting all water using fixtures and appliances.

Similarly, all the dirty water from different flats is collected at a single place and then transported out of the condo to the municipality’s water treatment plants. 

So the pipelines that are inside the tenant’s flat and the ones that are immediately outside the tenant’s flat becomes the tenant’s responsibility to maintain and manage. If there is any drain clogging inside the tenant’s pipeline like in bathroom drains or kitchen drains, then the tenants should call Arvada plumbing services immediately to cause any further damage to the condo pipelines.

And if there are blockages in the common pipeline, then the property owner will take care of the same by calling the plumbing services in Arvada like Everest Mechanicals. Although the condo pipes are made up of durable and heavy-duty materials like PVC, CPVC, Cast iron, PEX, etc., with prolonged usage, they can get deteriorated. 

Common Plumbing Issues in Condos

We are often contacted by many commercial institutions for their plumbing services in Arvada. And most of the time the issues are common. These common issues can be mitigated by following simple hygiene which is mentioned in the below section. But first, let us look at the common plumbing issues in Condominiums.

1. Clogged drains – Clogged drains start from individual tenant houses and can happen at the major junctions of the condo pipes. A condo pipeline system consists of many turns and T joints and these are the places where the maximum number of clogs are found. They can be caused by flushing non-decomposable substances like baby wipes, egg shells, vegetable, and fruit waste, etc.

2. Leaking pipes – Many condos are very old and over time the pipelines get deteriorated because of prolonged use. In such cases, the leakage can be discovered by observing wet walls and ceilings. The leaking pipes should immediately be informed to property management and Arvada plumbing services to avoid any serious future damage.

3. Damaged water pipes or drain pipes – As mentioned, the pipes become old and damaged. Such damaged pipes risk the proper water supply in the condo and impose the risk of dirty water and waste disposal. We are often contacted to repair damaged water and drain pipes.

Things to do to maintain a good plumbing hygiene

Often people give up taking responsibility for the damage caused to the condo pipeline. People leave it to the property management staff and thus the plumbing issues worsen. But as a tenant, if everyone follows these simple hygiene, then a lot of damage can be avoided and many serious issues can be mitigated.

• Don’t flush

The tenants should understand that the pipeline system of the condo is complicated and hence everything should not be flushed into it. Avoid flushing dirty kitchen waste into the sink like coffee grounds, fruits, and vegetable waste.

Do not flush baby wipes and diapers or sanitary napkins as they constitute the major substances that clog the drains. Avoid flushing the condoms on lavatories, toilet papers, etc. Even if the substances are flushable, please avoid them.

• Cover up drain holes – The second main reason for clogging is bathroom waste. Hairs, sachets, pet dander, etc. are also major causes of drain clogging. This can be avoided by simply covering up the drain holes with a drain cover. 

• Detecting early signs of repair – if you find wet spots on the walls or ceilings or find the bathroom draining slowly.

Conclusion

By now, I hope you must have understood how complicated the pipeline system of condominiums in Arvada is. And also you must be aware that it is not the responsibility of the property management only to keep the pipeline in condos working. You need to be a good neighbor as well to maintain the proper supply of freshwater into the condo and the supply of dirty water out of it.

But even after all the precautions, plumbing issues arise. So do not worry about that. We at Everest Mechanical provide professional and quality plumbing services in Arvada. We take care of all plumbing problems like unblocking clogged drains, drain pipe repair and replacement, fixing water supply lines, etc. So if your flat or the condo is experiencing any kind of plumbing problem, then call Everest Mechanical now.