There are over a million parts to your home and knowing a few trick can help keep your home running smoothly for years to come.
Plumbing Tips & Tricks
The following plumbing tips and tricks are perfect to keep your house flowing smoothly.
- Always know where your main water shut-off valve is, and how to turn off your water heater – This could mean the difference between a dry basement, and a basement that suddenly resembles a swimming pool.
- Every fixture in your home contains an isolation valve to stop water flow. Once a year, take the time to turn those valves on and off to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Use cold water when using your garbage disposal. The cold water keeps your blades sharp, which helps your disposal run smooth. Running hot water down the drain while you are using the garbage disposal can cause the drain to clog from any grease that is in there liquefying.
- The flapper is usually the cause of many toilet problems, so check there first. The flapper is often the culprit if your toilet is leaking, especially if it’s relatively old, as toilet flappers deteriorate with age. Before you rush to replace the flapper, check the pressure of the chain. If the pressure is normal, then replacing the flapper is your best bet.
- If you are cleaning fiberglass bathtubs and sinks, use a non-abrasive cleaner like laundry detergent or dish washing soap. Unlike abrasive cleaners, these products are free of harsh chemicals and are therefore much gentler on your pipes.
- A regular old pipe snake could be all it takes to clean out a clogged drain stack on your washing machine. Lint and small debris in your washing machine can accumulate and create a clogged drain.
- Always keep exposed pipes warm during freezing winter weather. When the weather gets cold enough, pipes could freeze and result in damages. Pipes inside the home can also freeze if they run from outdoors. To prevent pipes from freezing and to make sure water keeps flowing, position a portable heater or heat lamp near the pipes on cold nights.
Hope these tips help!
-John
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