Things to check every year according to the plumber

 

Pay attention to your disposal

Not everything that goes down the garbage disposal is the same. Spring and summer products can clog drains or wrap around blades. There are also unpleasant gases and odors caused by grease and oils that often go down the drain.

One way to avoid problems is to check the drain regularly and run cold water to dissolve and remove stuck chunks. If odor is a problem, you can slice a lemon and turn on the drain. Lemon not only adds a fresh scent to the kitchen, but its acidic properties can also help break down residue.

Check for leaks

Most people know to check pipes in the winter to prevent freezing, but did you know that leaks can occur in the summer, too? 

The soil under and around your home is constantly expanding and contracting, which is related to the moisture content of the soil. The transition between the winter months, the rainy months and the dry season can cause major movement. Checking your system for leaks can detect leaks in the early stages before they cause damage.

Check the pressure and humidity

Water pressure can affect your entire home - especially if you go on vacation and don't use your toilets, showers or sinks as often as usual. 

Monitoring water pressure is important. To do this, you can buy a pressure gauge or hire a plumber to measure the pressure for you. Either way, monitoring is an important step in keeping your home safe.

While monitoring pressure, it's also important to monitor humidity.

Annual sewer maintenance

Depending on where you live and how old your home is, your sewer line may be made of clay tile and require annual maintenance to prevent problems and/or backups. The most common cause of sewer backups is tree roots growing into the underground sewer pipe and causing a blockage.

Check sprinkler system and sump pump

If you are enjoying the summer heat and turn on your sprinkler system, be sure to check it! In the warmer months and during the time of year when there is a lot of mowing, a sprinkler may be damaged. This can lead to leaks that not only cost you dearly, but also destroy your lawn or bring trouble with municipalities that have water usage restrictions. 

When checking the sprinkler system, homeowners should also take a look at the sump pump. Summer is the time of storms in many places, and you should avoid flooding your basement at all costs.

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