How to Take Proper Care Of the Plumbing Works At Your Home

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What would you do if you found broken pipes, faucet leaks, clogged toilets or a non-functional water heater? Well, these are some of the most common plumbing issues that homeowners often face. And in most cases, they call professional or commercial plumbing services to resolve the issues. Though hiring a professional is worth, you can also put a bit effort to manage plumbing issues on your own. It would be even better if you can avoid such issues at the ground level. Understanding the issues and taking preventive measures are the best ways to avoid any plumbing disasters. And here are some preventive maintenance tips to keep your plumbing lines in the home in best condition.

  • Fix any leaking showerhead or faucet without delay– Dripping taps waste ample water and accordingly add to your water bill. If you don’t fix the issue at the beginning, the situation can become worse over time. These issues often cause flood and thus water damages. To avoid such issues, check all the faucets and showerheads in your home on a regular basis for leaks and take necessary action, if needed. Also check the handles to ensure that water doesn’t drip while the handles are tuned to ‘off’ position. Also check underneath the sink in the kitchen for drips and water stains while water is running.
  • Unclog drains– If the water doesn’t flow easily through the drains, there must be some problems. Before things go out of control, prepare a mixture of vinegar and warm water, and flush down the drains to unclog debris, if any. This may be done once in every few months to keep the drain flowing smoothly again. You may call a professional for plumbing maintenance and installation.
  • Repair leaking toilets– A faulty seal around valves may cause the toilets to run even if they are not flushed. Gunk might be formed around flapper and valve seat over time. And, this gunk eventually prevents flapper to get properly sealed. As a result, the water will continuously run. You may also face issues with tank stopper or handle. It doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg even if you hire a professional to repair this. Call a professional for plumbing service and repair including repairing leaking toilets if you are not able to handle the issue properly on your own.
  • Check water pressure regularly– This is a must. Water pressure denotes the amount of water coming through the showerheads and faucets. You can check it easily with a pressure gauge to ensure that the pressure is at a safe level. You can also add a pressure regulator to keep the water pressure at the right level.
  • Check exposed pipes and appliances– They must be checked regularly for leaking or dripping water. Leaks in your water heater, refrigerator, heating installation systems or disposal can cause severe water damage. Search for visible leaking signs like water stains on the walls or puddles of water. Do the needful to prevent mildew growth as well. You can also install a drip tray under the water heater and underneath washing machine to minimise the water damage in case of a leak.
  • Check the sewer system– If there is a sewer system in your home, you must understand how the lines run. Check for any tree root that may damage the system. To avoid any issue or damage, the system should be snaked at a particular interval of time to avoid clogging and damages.
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