Summer Plumbing: Top 6 Plumbing Tips To Get You Through The Summer

School’s out for the summer and wedding season is upon us! This means your house is likely full of kids and out-of-town guests – more so than usual. With the increase of traffic in and out of your house, your plumbing will surely feel the effects of it. Here are the top 6 plumbing tips to get you (and your plumbing system) through the next few months.

1. Save Water Where You Can

During the summer, you may find yourself doing more loads of laundry than usual. You may even find yourself turning the sprinkler on more often, and filling the swimming pool up. Not to mention the amount of water used during showers if you’re hosting guests. This summer, be more mindful of your water usage and just try to save it where you can. You wallet will thank you later. Some easy ways to save water include: shortening your showers, only running a load of laundry or dishes when it’s full, and turning off the faucet when you’re brushing your teeth.

2. Prevent Toilet Clogs

If your kid is running around with the neighborhood posse all summer long, you may find your bathroom getting more use from not only your kids, but their friends, too. To prevent toilet clogs, make sure everyone in your house (and everyone coming into your house) knows what to flush and what not to flush. Anything that isn’t waste or toilet paper needs to be thrown in the trash. This includes toys, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, and more.

3. Check For Leaks

Go into the summer season leak free by checking your home for potential leaks! The best places to check for leaks are in those leak-prone areas, such as your bathroom and kitchen. If your toilet, faucets, or showerheads have water around them, that could be a sign there’s a leak. However, not all leaks are that obvious. You could have a hidden leak somewhere in your walls or under the floors. If you sense a problem, contact a plumber right away.

4. Clean Your Drains

Whether inside or outside, it’s important to make sure all your drains are cleaned. This includes your downspouts, bathtub drains, gutters, kitchen sink drains, and more. Your outdoor drains could experience a build up of leaves and debris that can lead to clogs. On the contrary, your indoor drains could experience a build up of hair, food, or soap scum that can also lead to clogs. These clogs could also lead to other damage, such as cracks and leaks. With how much use your plumbing system will be getting this year, make your drains a priority. To prevent clogs from happening in the future, cover your drains with a mesh filter or hair-catcher.

5. Prepare For Clogs

Not only should you take steps to prevent clogs, but you should also take steps to prepare for them. After all, clogs can happen no matter how careful you are. One way to prepare for clogs is to make sure your home is equipped with a plunger. This can help get rid of minor toilet clogs. However, if the clog is deeper, then you may need to call a plumber.

6. Schedule A Plumbing Appointment

Last but not least, scheduling an appointment with a professional plumber is a great way to make sure your plumbing system is in tip top shape this summer. While there are a lot of plumbing maintenance tasks you can handle on your own, there are some that also require professional assistance. Have a plumber come inspect your plumbing system at the beginning of summer to ensure it’s ready to face the months ahead.

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