Inspect All Drains Outside Of Home
Locate Your Main Water Shut Off Valve
Check Washing Machine Hoses
Summer months tend to produce loads of laundry, subsequently, creating a higher demand for your washer. Look at your washing machine hoses and make sure the connections are tight and there are no visible leaks or bulges in the hose. If you have a rubber hose you may want to consider replacing it with a no-burst hose. They are encased in a woven metal sleeve that prevents weak spots in the rubber. They are available at your home improvement stores for about $20. This is an easy DIY project that could save you $$$$ in water damage to your home.
Take It Easy On Your Toilets
Did you know summertime is the time toilets get clogged the most? Why? The kids are out of school and home all day. Talk to your family about how much toilet paper they use and what they should and should not flush down the toilet. The following are items that should not be thrown down the toilet:
- Flushable Wipes
- Baby Wipes
- Cleaning Wipes
- Cotton Balls
- Q-Tips
- Dental Floss
- Paper Towels
- Plastic Baggies
- Dryer Sheets
- Feminine Products
- Prescription Drugs
Turn Down Water Heater
Are you planning a vacation? We suggest that you set your water heater in vacation mode. If yours does not have a vacation setting, set it to the lowest setting possible. Just remember to turn it on again as soon as you get home. As a result, you will save energy and money. Remember to turn your water heater back on to set it to no higher than 120°F to reduce to risk of scalding.
One of the best ways to make sure your plumbing is ready for the summer is to schedule time for an annual inspection. Our Emergency Plumbing, Heating & Air team is trained to identify problem areas and stop issues before they start. Give us a call at (740) 217-0450 and schedule an appointment or Contact us using the request a quote form on our home page at www.emergencyplumbingservice.com. We look forward to working with you to take care of all your plumbing needs.
