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Page 2: Six Tips on Plumbing for Property and Facility Managers

Being a property or facilities manager is a career that requires wearing several hats. You must be informed of currenttrends and regulations in various fields directly related to managing several properties simultaneously~ such asplumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire safety, OSHA, and waste removal regulations.

Plumbing is at the top of the priority list for property and facility managers to handle on a daily basis. For example, ifyou currently oversee commercial properties with millions of square feet of space, or are a property manager of anapartment community boding 400 units, you are certainly bound to come across some form of plumbing issuesregularly. Commercial property managers that deal with high rise buildings know plumbing issues are a challenge allof its own.

It can take the pressure off of you when you know you have a reputable plumbing contractor to work with. Theplumbers of Benson Systems will not only be there to accommodate any of your plumbing emergencies, but they alsorender a friendly demeanor while providing outstanding service.

We have put together several tips that could help our property manager friends get through some tough issues.Please read through these and if we could assist you with any project please let us know.

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It is imperative that property managers always avoid accepting a plumbing contract via telephone. Think about thisrealistically, while dealing with a service contractor over the phone may save you time, how can they quote you aprice on a job prior to inspecting it? They cannot, and this is how you can avoid having a plumber show up andsurprise you with additional service charges.

There are endless reasons as to why a certain plumbing issue may arise that cannot be diagnosed over the phone.Landscaping problems such as tree roots that are in sewer lines or defective drains that were initially installed couldbe the culprit, which is why the plumbers at Benson Systems will visit your site and give you the details of theirinspection, along with the price so there are no unexpected costs.

In most states, you must obtain a plumbing license to perform any work, especially when it comes to commercialproperties. You can actually result in paying a hefty fine for not utilizing an accredited plumber on your site. The plumbersat Benson Systems meet all of the state and municipality requirements.

Can you believe it? A single leaking toilet can waste up to 90,000 gallons of water in a month. Who knew? For a propertymanager, this can equate to huge water bills. Spread this across numerous toilets and numerous properties and thewater bills can be beyond exorbitant.

The plumbers at Benson Systems can help you track down leaks of all types and help you reduce your water consumption– and water bills. Not only is tracking down a leaking toilet good for your pocket book, but it also helps save our naturalresources.

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Just as your car may need a tune up, so does your water heating systems! Regardless if your water heating systemis a single unit for a small office, or a unit that heats the water for a multistory office complex, it is best to have thewater heating systems checked out regularly.

This process involves draining the water heating system, which in turn will flush out any sediment that has made ahome in the water heating system. During this inspection the plumbers at Benson Systems can carefully review all ofthe safety relief valves and ensures that your water heating systems will be working more effectively throughout theyear.

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How quickly the cycle or metal corrosion begins varies depending on the piping material as well as the chemical andphysical characteristics of what is being transported through those pipes. Corrosion develops as a result of alkalinewater, salts, sulfates, oxygen, sand, by-products, rust and by having sediment form in the water heating systems.

The plumbers at Benson Systems utilize a video scope inspection system that can provide you a first-hand view of whathas occurred with your pipes. If there are problems with the pipes, the plumbers at Benson Systems can repair the pipes,bringing the plumbing system back to as new status.

Any of the following can require calling your local plumbing service for a quick remedy:* Broken pipes* Overflowing toilets* Flooded bathrooms* Corroded pipes* Gas line leaks* Sewage leakage

In conclusion, it is the property manager's obligation to always ensure that all tenants are residing or working in thebuilding(s) safely and happily. Having a plumbing issue does not have to ruin your day, you simply need a reputableservice to handle all jobs big or small, and fast! The plumbers at Benson Systems are reliable, local and a trusted brandfor all commercial and residential plumbing needs.

In conclusion, it is the property manager's obligation to always ensure that all tenants are residing or working in thebuilding(s) safely and happily. Having a plumbing issue does not have to ruin your day, you simply need a reputableservice to handle all jobs big or small, and fast! The plumbers at Benson Systems are reliable, local and a trusted brandfor all commercial and residential plumbing needs.

Benson Systems has been serving property and facility managers across Arizona and New Mexico since 1986. We havean A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

We have many different divisions to assist commercial and residential property and facility managers including: HVAC,Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinklers, Security, IT and Computer Repair, Audio and Visual, EmergencyRestoration from Water, Fire and Storms, Contents Cleaning and Electronics Restoration.

See our website at: www.bensonsys.com. Visit our blog for helpful information: www.bensonsys.com/blog.html. Find uson Facebook for coupons you can use on any of our services: @Benson Systems. Follow us on Twitter: #bensonsystems.

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