SPRING PLUMBING TIPS From Kauer & Son, LLC Spring is traditionally a time for renewal and refreshment – and what better way to treat your home to a little special care, than by taking a few minutes to ensure that plumbing is working properly? Here are some special spring plumbing tips to help you keep your home in tip-top shape: Connect Hoses and Turn on Outside Faucets During the autumn, homeowners are advised to disconnect hoses and turn off the water to outside faucets in preparation for freezing weather that can cause costly damage in the event pipes freeze. Now that the weather is warmer, you can connect your hoses and turn on the water to outside faucets; check to be sure you have no leaks, and install timers on your hoses to save water if needed. Clean and Maintain Drains Check all the drains in your home to be sure that they are clear of soap scum, hair, and other buildup that can accumulate over time. If you don’t have strainers on drains, now is a good time to install them. Check the Toilet for Leaks A toilet that leaks can cause water bills to rise. You can easily check for hidden leaks by adding about five drops of food coloring to the toilet tank, then checking the bowl for color about thirty minutes later. If your toilet is leaking, you can repair it with a simple kit from a DIY store. Clean or Replace Showerheads and Faucets If you have hard water, there may be accumulated hard water deposits in showerheads and faucets. They are easy to take apart for cleaning, and replacing a showerhead or installing a new faucet is a fairly simple task that can add sparkle and better functionality to your home. In addition to taking these simple steps, you should check outside areas to ensure gutters and drains are functioning properly, and you should check all appliances, including your water heater, to ensure that everything is in good working order. For extra help on those plumbing issues that aren’t quick fixes, let us step in. Contact us now and let us take it from there. 586-855-8533
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:53:11 +0000
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