Backflow Prevention Device Testing and Repair

When the water pressure in your home suddenly changes, backflow is always a potential outcome. Backflow prevention devices take that option off the table, preventing sewage from contaminating your household water.

To keep this important device running smoothly, routine testing and occasional repair are required. Thankfully, you can rely on your local Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchise to provide both. Our teams offer reliable backflow prevention device testing and repair to ensure your device is ready to protect your home when trouble strikes.

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Learn more about backflow prevention device repair and testing, and get the answer to an important frequently asked question about these devices:

• Backflow Prevention Device Testing
• Backflow Prevention Device Repair
• Backflow Prevention Device Testing and Repair FAQs

Backflow Prevention Device Testing

Backflow prevention device testing is recommended yearly. Routine testing helps you avoid surprises and emergencies due to backflow and water contamination. Our plumbers can work around your schedule to test your backflow prevention device when you’re available.

Our team uses the same testing equipment as city inspectors do. You can trust that our process meets all the standards laid out by your city. When we test the system, we attach a test kit to the backflow device to capture some water. After collecting the sample, we test it to ensure no backflow is present. If we notice any issues, we’ll inform you of the repairs needed to achieve code compliance once more.

Backflow Prevention Device Repair

Backflow prevention devices are designed to switch on when the water pressure in your home suddenly changes. When working properly, these devices stop drains from backing up.

If you have a backflow prevention device installed and your drains start flowing the wrong way, your device is broken. Our team of expert plumbers can safely and quickly address this issue with our backflow prevention device repair service.

When we repair these systems, our teams follow a three-step process:

1. Our experts will investigate your backflow preventer to determine what went wrong.
2. We’ll let you know the cost of repair before we start.
3. After getting the okay to move forward, we’ll obtain the proper parts and perform the repair. During this process, we are careful to keep your backflow preventer code compliant.

Backflow Prevention Device Testing and Repair FAQs

Which areas in the home require backflow prevention devices?

Backflow prevention devices can protect your entire home. However, they are primarily designed to help with the following water fixtures:

• Pools
• Lawn Irrigation Systems
• Faucets with Hose Attachments
• Garbage Disposals
• Toilets
• Dishwashers

If any of these fixtures overflow instead of draining properly, you likely have an issue with your device.

These fixtures use large volumes of water and are more likely to cause backflow issues. Pools, in particular, can cause massive water pressure shifts, making it essential to have a well-functioning backflow prevention device.

Call Mr. Rooter Plumbing for Backflow Device Testing and Repair Services

Whether you need backflow prevention device testing or repairs, our plumbing experts can do the job right the first time. Ensure that water from your toilets, showers, and garbage disposal stays where it should. Schedule a backflow prevention device testing or repair service by calling!