

Your plumber will also check your pipes for leak-prone weak spots. Soldering can occasionally be used to fix broken pipes. It is possible to replace the pipes if repair is not an option. That prevents you from having to pay for and deal with a pipe that broke as a result of carelessness. Your water heater tank needs to be cleaned out of sediment at least once a year in order to operate at peak efficiency and reach its full lifespan. This can be handled by your plumber as part of regular plumbing maintenance.