AVOID SUMMER PLUMBING PROBLEMS

5 Summer Plumbing Tips

Summer is the best time of the season to inspect plumbing of new and old homes. It is the time of the year that water usage is at its highest compared to other seasons. Water utility costs can be very expensive because of linking pipes, watering the lawn, and refilling swimming pools and hot tubs.

What can add to utility costs is the most common problem with plumbing, undetected pipe linkage. There are simple tips homeowners can do to avoid possible plumbing problems during the summer.

Most Common Plumbing Problem

Common plumbing problems include leaky pipes and faucets and clogged drains and pipes. Those problems can affect the bathroom, kitchen, and the laundry room floors and walls. Water linkage on a consistent basis can become hazardous to human health because of the moisture that creates mold and mildew. Plumbing and health hazardous issues can be avoided and reduce unnecessary costs by following 5 summer plumbing tips.

Simple Tips to Avoid Plumbing Problems

1. Regular inspection of pipes and faucets indoor and outdoor of newer or older homes. Whether the home is new or an older model, it is best to practice inspection of pipes and faucets on a consistent basis.

2. Inspect outdoors for excessive wetness where pipes are underground and for leaky faucets. The piping outdoors is important as the piping in the rooms of the house. Leaky pipes underground can cause problems with the foundation.

3. Clogged drains in the kitchen happen because of cooking oils and grease. If homeowners pour oils and grease down the drain, run the hot water for several minutes to keep the drain clear. Grease and oils can sometimes collect food particles that will quickly clog the drain. It is recommended to use a safe de-clogging product to make sure the drain remains clear without damaging the pipes.

4. Replace old and worn pipes and waterlines to appliances after its life time expectancy.

5. Check for rust, linkage and corrosion in the hot water heater.

When to Call a Licensed Plumber

Call a reputable and licensed plumber to help with difficult plumbing problems and for regular inspections to avoid costly repairs and damages to homes. Working homeowners can rely on the services and maintenance of a trustworthy plumbing company to avoid plumbing problems that are expensive. Regular inspections by the homeowner and/or an expert plumber can save the homeowner hundreds and thousands of dollars.

Avoid the hassle of an untimely repair, call Fix It Fast at (805) 623-4417 for an inspection in the Simi Valley area!