Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Checklist

You have enough to manage running a business without worrying about your plumbing. Problems like burst pipes or backups are preventable with professional commercial plumbing maintenance. Power Plumbing has been providing and specializing in commercial plumbing inspections and maintenance for over 35 years. Whether you own a retail store, factory, or restaurant, we’ve got you covered.  

Key Takeaways 

• Signs to call a commercial plumber include gurgling toilets and drains, leaks, and a sudden drop in water pressure.
• Power Plumbing handles all commercial plumbing maintenance for Hollywood, CA businesses, homeowners associations (HOAS), and property managers.
• Commercial properties should schedule plumbing maintenance yearly or twice a year, depending on the type of business.

Why Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Matters

Commercial plumbing systems work much harder than those in your homes. Restaurants, stores, gyms, and other buildings open to the public often have multiple fixtures running simultaneously, putting constant demand on piping systems. Restaurants, in particular, have large amounts of grease and soap scum that can cause clogs in piping systems. 

Preventative maintenance is needed to find small issues like hard water mineral buildup, slow leaks, or aging or loose connections before they turn into costly problems that shut down business production. This also protects your business from water damage and keeps you compliant with city health and safety codes.

Your Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Checklist

As a business owner, you should be checking the condition of your building’s plumbing system periodically. To make this easier, Power Plumbing has made a commercial plumbing checklist.

• Check for any signs of leaking, no matter how small, under sinks, by water heaters, or on exposed piping. Even the smallest leak can bring mold growth. 
• Keep an eye on water pressure. If the water pressure is lower or higher than normal, this indicates a problem. 
• Inspect toilets to see if they are constantly running, which will drive up your business’s energy bill.
• Inspect water heaters for any signs of rumbling or corrosion in the tank.
• Check for slow-draining sinks, tubs, showers, and all floor drains.
• For restaurants and food-related businesses, check grease traps and make sure to clean them regularly.
• Check your backflow prevention devices. Most commercial properties are required to have a backflow prevention device to protect the local water supply.

Common Plumbing Problems Businesses Should Watch For

Even with regular maintenance, plumbing problems happen in commercial spaces. Be on the lookout for: 

• Clogged drains due to grease, soap scum, and mineral buildup.
• Water heater failures, like pressure valve issues, in spaces with high hot water demand.
• Leaking pipes due to corrosion, aged plumbing systems, or high water pressure.
• Low water pressure, which can mean a clog or valve issue.
• Backups, which bring dangerous and toxic contaminants from black water.
• Toilet and fixture issues, especially in high-traffic bathrooms.

With Power Plumbing’s preventative plumbing maintenance, the idea is to catch any warning signs of issues early to prevent an expensive fix down the road.

How Often Should Commercial Plumbing Be Inspected?

We recommend plumbing maintenance for businesses once or twice a year. Frequency depends on the type of business and how heavily the plumbing system is used. 

For example, restaurants, medical facilities, and properties with commercial kitchens should consider biannual or even quarterly inspections due to grease trap maintenance needs and the large amount of wastewater. Property managers of multi-use homes or apartments should also schedule annual plumbing inspections. Office areas and retail spaces are usually fine with a semi-annual plumbing maintenance schedule. 

Benefits of Preventative Plumbing Maintenance

Investing in routine commercial plumbing maintenance services benefits your business and pays off in a number of ways.

• Lower water bills by guaranteeing proper water pressure, no running toilets, and fixing leaks.
• Less emergency repairs from catching plumbing issues, which is always cheaper than full-blown emergency repairs. 
• Reduced downtime for businesses.
• Extended unit lifespans for all water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and piping systems.
• Meeting building code and city health code regulations by using a licensed plumber.
• Better customer and tenant (hotels) experience from well-functioning plumbing systems.

Power Plumbing will always go through the essential commercial plumbing maintenance checklist during any maintenance visit. 

Signs It’s Time to Call a Commercial Plumber

There are some warning signs that it’s time to call Power Plumbing for commercial plumbing repair right away. 

• New discoloration or water stains on ceilings, walls, or flooring.
• Sewer odors coming from a drain. 
• Gurgling sounds are coming from the toilet or drains.
• Multiple slow drains in the building.
• Visible rust or corrosion on piping systems.
• Water bill spikes with no extreme changes in use.
• Constant clogs despite frequent drain cleaning.
• A sudden drop in water pressure. 

If you notice any of these signs at your business, call Power Plumbing to fix your commercial plumbing problem.

Why Choose Power Plumbing

Choosing the right commercial plumbing contractor is important to guarantee your business’s plumbing is maintained and any fixes are long-lasting. Here are the reasons to choose Power Plumbing:

• We are made up of licensed and highly skilled plumbers.
• We only use the most up-to-date technology to diagnose and repair plumbing issues. 
• We specialize in plumbing issues for businesses, HOAS, and property managers. 
• We offer same-day . 
• We maintain a 4.8 star customer rating on Google.
• We offer special deals for big savings on commercial building plumbing services.

Call Power Plumbing For All Commercial Plumbing Needs

You now have a plumbing maintenance checklist to follow and know when it is time to seek help from the professionals. Power Plumbing will keep your business’s plumbing system well-tuned and act fast whenever a plumbing issue arises. For more information about commercial plumbing maintenance or to schedule a preventative plumbing inspection, contact Power Plumbing today!