Commercial and residential plumbing certainly have similarities, but there are also issues that business owners may face with the plumbing in their buildings that differ from issues homeowners have with their plumbing. Here are some common problems business owners may have that require commercial plumbing repair.

• Pipe issues. One of the ways commercial plumbing systems differ from residential plumbing systems is in complexity. Commercial plumbing systems have many more pipes than residential ones, which translates into more potential issues.
• Unstable water temperatures. Water heaters in commercial properties often have much more water to heat than in homes, which means commercial water heater systems can be quicker to break down or deteriorate. Commercial plumbing repair includes maintaining these water heaters to make sure water temperatures are more reliable, something especially important if your business requires specific water temperatures to adhere to certain regulations.
• Breaking toilet handles. The toilets in commercial properties are used much more frequently than home toilets. For this reason, toilet handles also break more frequently in businesses, which can be a big inconvenience and headache to business owners if not handled correctly.
• Draining issues. Many different things can cause drains to get clogged, such as coffee grounds or cooking grease. Because of the higher number of people and facilities in commercial properties, it can be harder to monitor what is going through drains, so clogged drains in the office are often more common than in homes.

Commercial plumbing repair is a task best left to the professionals. Here at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Southern Pines, we know about the unique challenges that show up in commercial properties and are well-equipped to deal with them with minimum stress to you.