Weekly Plumbing Maintenance For Your Home

How do you stop small plumbing issues from getting huge, messy, costly issues? You do weekly plumbing maintenance.

Checking your plumbing pipes once a week can help you spot problems early. It is recommended to ensure that your plumbing runs smoothly. The following are tips you can do on a weekly basis.

Check For Leaks

Look for signs of moisture under sinks such as water puddles, watermarks, a musty smell, and the growth of moulds. Also, consistently check the sides of your toilet for moisture.

Check Your Faucets

Turn on each one of your water faucets in the house and check that no water comes out of any handles or valves.

Check The Speed And/Or Drainage Of All Sinks And Shower Drains

It is usually a sign of a slow drain when bubbles appear while water drains. While the water goes down, all drains should have a full swirl. Make sure to always test the pipe valves during this inspection to ensure that no water leaks from them.

Clean Your Lint Traps Inside Your Washing Machine

You may already diligently clean your lint trap for your dryer, but are you doing it for your washer as well? Cleaning your washer’s lint traps stops the lint from blocking your pipes. You may not be able to remove and clean your lint tray if you have a new washer. Do a self-cleaning run so that the lint can be removed.

Check Your Water Heater

Your water heater is one of the most important aspects you need to make sure that the water system runs smoothly. It’s one of the most expensive to repair, not to mention. Make sure that your water heater is set to 125 degrees to ensure water heater efficiency and longevity.

Your showerheads, pipe fittings, and toilet flappers are other common places to look for leaks on a weekly basis.

All these are easily fixed by replacing fixtures. They usually don’t cost much, but they prevent expensive water bills over time.

Maintaining your plumbing system can save you headaches and money. At Shaul’s, we have certified plumbers who can lend you a helping hand if your plumbing problems get too serious. If you need an extra hand, call us at 778-397-4850 or visit our page so we can send you help.