What Is Backflow?
Backflow is the highly undesirable reversal of water flow, usually in drains and sewer lines, that results in wastewater channeling back into your South Florida home or business. The result of backflow is contaminated water mixing with a clean water supply and potentially hazardous conditions or property damage.
The most common causes of backflow include:
- Backpressure: When the downstream pressure exceeds that of the potable water supply, as with some boilers or irrigation systems.
- Back-siphoning: When a sudden drop in pressure within the water supply causes water to be vacuumed back into the system, as with a water main break.
- Failing preventers: When backflow prevention devices or valves fail, allowing contaminated water to flow back into the clean water supply.
Importance of Backflow Prevention
Is your Sarasota or Tampa home at risk due to a lack of backflow prevention? The Florida Building Code requires all residential irrigation systems to have a backflow preventer. There are public health protections to consider with backflow prevention, too.
Avoid costly property damage, compliance fines, and wastewater backflow contamination with the right preventative measures. Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric can help with:
- Routine backflow system evaluation
- Repair of backflow system components
- Replacement of backflow valves
Our Backflow Inspection Services
Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive backflow inspection services with highly qualified, certified technicians. We’ll inspect plumbing, drains, and sewer lines and perform an evaluation that includes:
- Visual inspection: We’ll check the backflow prevention device to spot visible signs of wear, corrosion, or damage.
- Valve operation testing: Our technicians test the internal valves and components of the backflow preventer to verify they’re opening and closing, allowing water to flow in the proper direction while preventing reverse flow.
- Pressure differential testing: We’ll measure the pressure levels in your system to make sure the backflow prevention device is maintaining the appropriate pressures needed to prevent backflow.
- Check valve performance: We’ll test the check valve performance to confirm that they’re preventing reverse flow.
- Sealing and integrity checks: Our team checks all seals, gaskets, and other components for integrity to prevent leaks or potential points of failure.
Backflow Repair
We know a thing or two about backflow issues and are ready to help you with repairs, drain cleaning, and emergency repair services. Some of the most common backflow concerns start with small water backups in sinks, toilets, and showers. Our technicians offer a full range of backflow repair services, including:
- Backflow preventer valve replacement
- Rooter services to remove clogs and prevent backflow
- Sewer line inspection and repair
- Plumbing service line repair
Backflow Device Installation
One of the best ways to prevent plumbing backflow into your Tampa or Sarasota property is with the installation of a backflow preventer device. We’ll professionally install the right preventer device for your property, which may include:
- Air gap
- Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB)
- Pressure vacuum breaker (PVB)
- Double check valve assembly (DCVA)
- Reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assembly
- Hose bibb vacuum breaker
- Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker (SVB)
Maintenance & Cleanup Services
Trust Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric with all your backflow maintenance and cleanup services. It’s best to have your backflow systems inspected annually, along with proper installation of backflow prevention devices. If you experience a backflow incident, we’re here to help you clean up and restore your space.
Trust Acree for Your Plumbing Needs in Tampa & Sarasota, FL
Don’t risk backflow incidents, costly compliance fines, or contaminated water damage to your Tampa or Sarasota property. Trust the experts at Acree and see why so many turn to our pros for all their plumbing, drain, and sewer line service needs.
- 100% customer satisfaction guarantee
- Upfront pricing with our Straight Forward Pricing Guide™
- 50+ years of service and 60,000 happy customers
- Our time and cost-saving maintenance plan
Schedule backflow inspection service with Acree for your Sarasota or Tampa property today.