The summer is a wonderful time of year! The weather is nice and people are enjoying taking a little time off work. Summer is a great time to get your indoor and outdoor plumbing in shape. As a trusted High Desert plumbing service, we know that summer can be a busy time of year. But an ounce of prevention can go along way! Today we are going to learn some summer plumbing tips that you can use.
1. Inspect Your Appliances
To save money and time, make sure you inspect all your appliances before the summer. They are often heavily used during the summer. Inspecting them now will help prevent any issues later down the road.
2. Have Your Sump Pump Tested
If you have a basement in your home, you should have your sump pump tested. It is a good idea to do this before the summer arrives. A heavy rainstorm could easily cause your basement to flood if you don’t have a properly working sump pump. If your sump pump needs to be replaced it will cost you several hundred dollars. While we know it is hard to part with your hard-earned money, it will be well worth it. The cost of cleaning up a flooded basement could set you back thousands of dollars!
3. Locate Your Main Water Valve
It is always a good idea to know where your main water valve is located. During the summer months, many go on extended vacations. While you are away a pipe could burst inside the home. If left unchecked for days this could flood the home and cause serious water damage! Instead, we recommend that you turn off your main water valve before you leave home.
4. Check Your Toilet For Leaks
Leaking toilets are a problem that many homeowners face. However, a small leak may go undetected for many months. To ensure that your toilet is not leaking test it by adding some food coloring into the tank. This will expose any leaks that you might have missed.
5. Fix Those Leaky Faucets
A leaky faucet might not be on the top of your list of priorities, but it can cost you a lot of money. Just one dripping faucet can cost you hundreds over time. So make sure you have them fixed so that you can save money on your water bill.
6. Check Your Sprinkler Heads
Right before summer arrives is a great time to inspect your sprinkler heads. You will need them to work properly so that your lawn looks its best.
7. Don’t Forget Your Water Heater
Homeowners often take for granted their water heater when it is working properly. But when it fails they seem to give it their utmost attention. As a professional plumbing service, we know all too well just how important water heater maintenance is. This is why we recommend you check it for leaks before summer arrives. You may find that it needs to be repaired or replaced. A typical hot water heater will last 10 to 15 years.
8. Have Your Sewer Lines Inspected
If it has been many years since you have had your sewer lines inspected, give us a call. We have the right tools to safely inspect your pipes without digging up your entire lawn.
9. Get Your Water Pressure Tested
During the summer months, water usage inside and outside the household will go up. If your water pressure is weak now chances are it will get even worse during the warmer months. Standard household water pressure is around 40 to 45 PSI. If yours is lower than that it is an indication that something may be wrong. This is why it is very important to have your water pressure tested by a professional.
10. Flush Out Your Drains
If you have a slow drain you will need to have it flushed out. In many cases, a plunger will do the job. If that won’t work give us a call and let us handle the dirty work for you!
Give Us A Call For All Your Plumbing Needs
If you are having issues with your plumbing or you want to have it inspected, give us a call at (760) 241-3100. Here at Rescue Plumbers Inc., we are your trusted residential & commercial plumbing company in High Desert CA!
Rescue Plumbers Inc. caters to the High Desert region but is also available to clients within Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley, Spring Valley Lake, Jess Ranch, Silver Lakes, Adelanto, Helendale, Oak Hills, Wrightwood, Lucerne Valley, and Phelan, Ca.
