Bright and sunny Santa Barbara, with its golden beaches and pleasant weather, is a refuge for those wanting sun-soaked days and cool Pacific breezes. But however lovely our city may be, it doesn't exempt its houses from needing work—especially the plumbing. Just like the regular tune-up your car requires to run smoothly, your pipes need an expert's attention on a semiannual basis to uncover any minor problems that, left unchecked, could develop into major headaches. Imagine waking up in the morning and heading excitedly to the kitchen for your first cup of coffee, only to find that the sink is draining at a snail's pace.
Driving to the office, you're just thankful that your morning plumbing experience is over.
Consider maintenance a way to sidestep significant future problems. In our county, where many old houses line the streets, plumbing systems threaten to disappoint at the worst possible moment. Picture a family gathering in which the plumbing decides to give up and everyone has to use the backyard as an emergency bathroom.
Okay, maybe that's not exactly how it would go down, but you get the idea. When it comes to peace of mind in your home, a plumbing system should not be an unreliable wild card. And ensure that it is not by progressively making small investments in regular maintenance.
And while plumbing is not typically the center of homeowners' discussions, it is the unseen champion when it comes to comfort and convenience. Water bills can be a sneaky area where expenses balloon, and few things are more deliberately wasteful than an undetected leak. Tighten up your system now, and that means no more worries about what’s happening behind the scenes (plumbing or otherwise) while you take in the sights and delights of Santa Barbara. Prospective plumbing emergencies? Dodged. And if we’re being real, even future leaks you don’t know about right now? Also dodged. A commitment today means a smoother tomorrow.