The reasons why every house should have a certified Backflow Plumber on call.

Most of us are used to the presence of clean drinking water. We switch on the tap and pour a glass and we do not bother to put our minds into it. However, did you hear that when the water pressure goes down suddenly it may turn the water in your pipes the wrong way, dragging contaminated water through your garden hose, irrigation system, or even your washing machine, back into your household drinking water? This is where an experienced backflow plumber will come in handy.

At Plumb Time Plumbing

& Drain Services, we are more than just 

Plumbers, we are a South Carolina certified backflow prevention specialist. Having a history of serving Columbia and more than 28 years, we are aware of the unseen risks posed by cross-connections. 

 

These are accidental connections of your drinkable water system with a contamination source. In the absence of a well-functioning backflow preventer, the fertilizer in your yard, chemicals in your cleaning materials, or even bacteria in your laundry sink could find their way into your familial water.

 

This is a risk acknowledged by the law. Most commercial properties have to undergo an annual backflow test, and homeowners do not usually focus much on the need to protect their system. 

 

A qualified backflow plumber does not only repair the leaks; they protect all your water supply. At Plumb Time, we start by conducting an extensive check up of the cross-connection points of your property. We identify any possible hazard, both outside spigots and irrigation backflow preventers.

 

When your phone is not up to date or it is not working, we can provide professional services of repairing or replacing it. Our team utilizes superior quality, code-approved backflow assemblies and tests them with accuracy gauges to verify that they work properly under pressure. We also supply the official documentation that is needed by local water authorities to comply.

 

What makes you call a backflow plumber? 

 

You should check if your system is overdue for a test as indicated in a notice by your water utility company, or if your water pipes are running discoloured after a main break, or if you have not had your system checked in the last year. Annual tests can be priced between 75 and 200 dollars, and this is a small price to pay to be at peace.

 

Do not wait until it is contaminated. Your local certified backflow plumber, Trust Plumb Time Plumbing, will ensure that your Columbia home keeps its water pure, safe, and suitable. You can call us today to get your backflow test or repair.

 

FAQs

 

1. What does a backflow plumber do?

 

A backflow plumber examines, fixes, and installs backflow prevention units to prevent the backflow of contaminated water into your clean drinking water.

 

2. How frequently should I have backflow testing in Columbia, SC?

 

The majority of all residential and commercial properties need to be tested on an annual basis; however, your local water authority may require tests to be done more often.

 

3. What do we know when my backflow preventer is not working?

 

Symptoms include changing water pressure, colored water or a water utility notice that a yearly test has not passed.

 

4. Do you have a backflow license in South Carolina?

 

Yes, Plumb Time Plumbing is a certified South Carolina backflow prevention expert that has certified master plumbers.

 

5. Does a typical plumber do backflow testing?

 

No, the backflow testing needs some special certification and equipment. A certified backflow plumber should always be hired to make sure that everything is safe. For more details visit our website:  https://www.plumbtimesc.com/backflow-prevention-services/