An ounce of prevention will go a long way toward keeping your home’s
plumbing in top working order – and you’ll avoid costly repairs!
Faucets and Sinks
Even small drips can waste thousands of gallons of water, as much as 150 gallons a day! Be
sure to check under sinks for moisture or small leaks. And always repair leaky faucets right away
to avoid paying for wasted water, and also to avoid water damage to your fixtures and pipes.
Remove and clean your faucet aerators annually to ensure an even flow of water.
Make sure overflow holes on tubs and vanity are clear and open to prevent water damage to
floors and ceilings.
Water Heater
Before doing any maintenance on your water heater yourself, be sure to shut off the power, and
read your owner's manual.
At least once every three months, drain water from the tank. Over time sediment builds at the
bottom of the heater, which can hamper performance, and draining a gallon or so helps remove
the sediment.
You should also periodically inspect your water heater burner. The flame under the heater
should appear blue with yellow tips. If it’s mostly yellow, or if it’s sooty under there, your flue may
be clogged, which is a dangerous situation. Contact a professional to check it out.
At least once every two years, have your water heater inspected by a service technician. He or
she will also check the drain valve for signs of leakage, and the anode rods for corrosion
Toilets
Toilet leaks can be wasteful and expensive. At least once a year, check your toilet for leaks by
adding a small amount of red food coloring to the tank, and then check the toilet bowl later. If the
toilet bowl water is colored red, water is seeping through from the tank. If it is leaking, you should
replace the tank ball.
Clogs
To help prevent clogs, fit all your tubs and shower drains with a strainer that catches hair and
soap chips, and clean the strainer regularly.
Do not rinse fats or cooking oils down the kitchen sink. Liquid fats solidify in the cold pipes and
create clogs.
Avoid using caustic liquid drain openers (like Drano or Liquid Plumber) on a drain that is
completely clogged. The caustic ingredients are trapped in your pipes, and it can severely
damage them. If you can’t snake the drain yourself, contact us.
Garbage Disposal
You can extend the life of your garbage disposal by:
Using plenty of cold water when running it
Making sure you avoid overloading it
Never disposing of things like bones or corn husks
Never using a caustic drain opener.
plumbing in top working order – and you’ll avoid costly repairs!
Faucets and Sinks
Even small drips can waste thousands of gallons of water, as much as 150 gallons a day! Be
sure to check under sinks for moisture or small leaks. And always repair leaky faucets right away
to avoid paying for wasted water, and also to avoid water damage to your fixtures and pipes.
Remove and clean your faucet aerators annually to ensure an even flow of water.
Make sure overflow holes on tubs and vanity are clear and open to prevent water damage to
floors and ceilings.
Water Heater
Before doing any maintenance on your water heater yourself, be sure to shut off the power, and
read your owner's manual.
At least once every three months, drain water from the tank. Over time sediment builds at the
bottom of the heater, which can hamper performance, and draining a gallon or so helps remove
the sediment.
You should also periodically inspect your water heater burner. The flame under the heater
should appear blue with yellow tips. If it’s mostly yellow, or if it’s sooty under there, your flue may
be clogged, which is a dangerous situation. Contact a professional to check it out.
At least once every two years, have your water heater inspected by a service technician. He or
she will also check the drain valve for signs of leakage, and the anode rods for corrosion
Toilets
Toilet leaks can be wasteful and expensive. At least once a year, check your toilet for leaks by
adding a small amount of red food coloring to the tank, and then check the toilet bowl later. If the
toilet bowl water is colored red, water is seeping through from the tank. If it is leaking, you should
replace the tank ball.
Clogs
To help prevent clogs, fit all your tubs and shower drains with a strainer that catches hair and
soap chips, and clean the strainer regularly.
Do not rinse fats or cooking oils down the kitchen sink. Liquid fats solidify in the cold pipes and
create clogs.
Avoid using caustic liquid drain openers (like Drano or Liquid Plumber) on a drain that is
completely clogged. The caustic ingredients are trapped in your pipes, and it can severely
damage them. If you can’t snake the drain yourself, contact us.
Garbage Disposal
You can extend the life of your garbage disposal by:
Using plenty of cold water when running it
Making sure you avoid overloading it
Never disposing of things like bones or corn husks
Never using a caustic drain opener.
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