{"id":616,"date":"2020-04-06T13:36:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=616"},"modified":"2020-04-03T14:26:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T18:26:02","slug":"how-plumbing-impacts-iaq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-plumbing-impacts-iaq\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Plumbing Impacts Your IAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery alignright columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-544467488_800x468.jpg\" alt=\"bursted-copper-pipe\" data-id=\"486\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/avoiding-clog-dodging-items\/attachment\/bursted-copper-pipe-with-water-leaking-out\/\" class=\"wp-image-486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-544467488_800x468.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-544467488_800x468-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-544467488_800x468-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that when you think about how your plumbing could potentially negatively affect your home, you\u2019re probably thinking of issues like water damage. But did you know that your plumbing can impact your indoor air quality too? When we\u2019re talking about \u201cplumbing\u201d here, we\u2019re speaking about your sewer line in particular. As you know, it\u2019s important that any type of waste leaving your home stays away from your living space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned with keeping your plumbing system and indoor air quality system in amazing shape, then you should contact one of our professional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/cranberry-township-hvac-plumbing-electrical\" target=\"_blank\">plumbers in Cranberry Township, PA<\/a>. We know how to keep your home in great shape. In fact, we specialize in fast, efficient, and high-quality work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Plumbing and IAQ Go Hand-in-Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sewer line can start to affect your indoor air quality through an unfortunate domino effect. Your sewer line may start to leak and then your house can develop problems like mold, asbestos, mildew, etc. that affect your indoor air quality. You might experience the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rashes on your body<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Asthma or respiratory issues<\/li><li>Longer colds or more frequent colds<\/li><li>Irritation with your sinus system<\/li><li>Respiratory infections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing any of the problems above, we\u2019re sure that it hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed. But if this blog has helped you make the connection to your plumbing system, then make sure you call one of our professionals ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Spot a Sewer Line Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the times, the symptoms of a sewer problem aren\u2019t something you\u2019d outright associate with your sewer line. If you notice these issues, make sure that you\u2019re taking note of the problem and calling one of our plumbers soon after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cracking Concrete<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are your home&#8217;s pathways starting to crack and crumble? Sometimes there are changes that you just can\u2019t account for, but other times odd pressure in your sewer line will put force on your concrete and cause it to crack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Grass Is Always Greener\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 and greener \u2026 and greener. It\u2019s honestly starting to get a little suspicious! You take care of your yard, but you\u2019d be the first to admit that you\u2019re not on top of your landscaping the way that you could be and, yet, your grass is flourishing. We understand why you wouldn\u2019t want to question this, since it is such a pleasant thing, but we want to point out the potential problem here. A sewer leak is great for your yard. Your grass and plants use this waste as fertilizer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Need Rainboots to Walk Through Your Yard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your front or backyard full of squishy puddles? This is an unpleasant problem, and it\u2019s likely caused by an unexpected leak in your plumbing system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Phantom Sink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a distinct sound of rushing water in your home even when all your faucets are turned off? What you might be hearing is something coming from within the walls or flooring. Don\u2019t let your plumbing system leak internally. Instead, call our professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\">Contact our professionals for your plumbing services today<\/a>. We treat your home like it\u2019s our grandma\u2019s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are just a few ways that your plumbing system can impact your home and your IAQ. 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