Dealing with plumbing issues is annoying which is why it is important to consider hiring an experienced plumber for big projects. You can depend on plumbers to help with plumbing emergencies that occur in your homes and commercial spaces, but have you ever wondered what exactly their services entail and what is a typical working day for them? Going into their industry, even more, this is what a plumbing technician does…
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What does a plumber do?
The responsibilities of a plumber include:
- Drain cleaning
- Sewer line repair
- Sewer Replacement
- Sump pump installation
- Commercial plumbing
- Blockage location service / inspection
Typically, the plumbing issues that a plumber gets called out to fix are leaking pipes that are damaged and need to be repaired. Plumbers also do maintenance, repair, and replacement of, sinks, toilets, hot water tanks, and heaters. This falls under the category of general plumbing. They can install types of equipment or appliances used to distribute, supply, or dispose of water such as washing machines and dishwashers. They do drain and sewage pipe cleaning as well.
What is a residential plumber?
When you want someone to fix your plumbing system at home, you call a residential plumber to do the job.
Residential plumbers focus more on fixing plumbing issues for homeowners. There is generally greater demand for these types of plumbers, and generally, their fees are less than larger commercial plumbers. They make sure that residents will be provided with fresh water lines by proper maintenance and installation. They take care of slab leaks, which are common in pressurized water lines, and this is due to worn out pipes or pipes that are not correctly installed. When you have a warm floor or a sound of running water, you’ll know you have a slab leak.
Water shut off valves that bursts will cause a flood in your homes, thus, calling a residential plumber to fix this problem is a wise thing that you’ll do. Repairing running toilets, broken fixtures, and drain clogs are their line of expertise. They can also fix any issues with your water pressure and water heaters and they can connect gas supply to your water heater as well.
What is a commercial plumber?
Commercial plumbers’ job may be different when compared to a residential plumber because commercial plumbers have to memorize and understand different city codes and requirements before doing their jobs. They also tend to have to follow stricter codes with the property owners to ensure downtime of the space is minimal, and to ensure the safety of all occupants. Because commercial plumbers need to adhere to strict city codes, they often perform regular maintenance, leading to frequent service calls. In addition, they will have to inspect and probably repair more pipes and outlets than residential plumbing does.
Since commercial buildings are more complicated than residential property, commercial plumbers will expect more problems in its plumbing system.
Do plumbers have to be licensed?
For plumbers to work professionally, they may be required to have a license. Almost every state requires a plumbing contractor company to have a license before providing plumbing services and several states require plumbing contractors to secure a generic contractor license. Plumbing contractor licenses for both individual plumbers and plumbing companies depend on the state. To maintain their services, plumbing companies should ensure that individual contractors maintain their licenses and some states may require that the individually licensed contractor is also an officer of a plumbing business that their license covers.
How do you become a plumber in Seattle, WA?
To become a plumber in Seattle, WA, a plumber should start as a plumber trainee under the supervision of a journey-level or specialty plumber. After the training, the trainee should obtain a plumber trainee certificate that he or she could use as part of certification requirements to be certified by the Washington State Plumber Certification program to work in the plumbing trade in Washington.
Contact The Pipe Doctor for Any Plumbing Questions
If you have any questions about your home or commercial plumbing system. Please contact us at The Pipe Doctor. We’ll be more than happy to answer your questions regarding sewers, drains, or anything plumbing related!
The Pipe Doctor
Family-Owned Plumbing Company
12345 Lake City Way NE Ste 311, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (206) 676-2192
Email: thepipedr@gmail.com
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