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Also known as a “vent stack,” your plumbing vent helps regulate the air pressure within your plumbing system to allow water to run smoothly. This venting system also removes exhaust gas and odors from your home.

Aside from the obvious costs associated with water leaks impairing the efficiency of your plumbing and racking up your utility bill, there are often even more serious consequences associated with plumbing problems that go ignored. Excess moisture in the home can lead to the growth of mold or mildew. Because mold breeds through the release of spores, the presence of mold in your living space can pollute the air you breathe and cause serious respiratory issues.

Pipe corrosion can be caused by a number of things, almost all of which are related to water quality, including: Chemicals in the water The pH of the water The amount of oxygen in the water The temperature of the water The water pressure and the speed at which the water moves through the pipes