pipemaintenance
nounUK /paɪp ˈmeɪntənəns/
US /paɪp ˈmeɪntənəns/
Pipe maintenance is the work of keeping pipes clean and in good shape so water or gas can flow through them.
The city does pipe maintenance every spring to make sure the water pipes don't break.
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2. The regular checking and fixing of pipes in a building's plumbing system.
The landlord scheduled pipe maintenance for all the apartments in the building.
3. The care and servicing of industrial pipelines that carry oil or gas.
Engineers use robots for pipe maintenance on the long oil pipeline.
4. The cleaning of pipes to prevent blockages, such as in drains or sewers.
Regular pipe maintenance keeps the kitchen drain from getting clogged.