Summer Plumbing Tips

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The cold and long Winter since has come to an end. Now, Spring and soon Summer are here. Here are a few plumbing tips to save money and most importantly, time to spend with your loved ones. Don’t let small plumbing problems take your time away, go out and enjoy the nice weather!

1. Inspect for Leaks

Frozen temperatures during the winter season can be rough on your plumbing, take a walk inside and around your house and check for pipes to make sure that there are no leaks or wet spots water hasn’t been around. It is important to identify leaks as soon as possible so they do not cause larger damage.

Also, take your time and check for water fixtures such as faucets, showerheads, and bathtub spigots, turn them on and off to check that they are properly functioning and it is not leaking when closed. Even though, leaking faucets and showerheads do not cause any harm to your property it will come reflected in your utility bills.

Last but not least, look for rust and corrosion around your water heater pipes and sinks. Although they are smaller issues, not getting them fixed sooner than later can potentially become a much bigger problem.

2. Water-Saving Appliances

It is time to think about replacing old water appliances with newer and more efficient ones that can save you money in the long run. If not summer, when is it a better time to replace old appliances?

Among various water appliances here are a few you can think about:

• Dishwashers

• Washing Machines

• Toilets

• Kitchen Faucets

• Showerheads

Tip: Look for the ENERGY STAR label in your appliances, there is a large range of them than can help you save water and money.

3. Clean your Drains

Summertime is a hot and humid season. With that being said, the temperature in your drains might be slightly higher than during the winter season and all the debris and food waste can start to smell especially in your chicken sink. Get your drains cleaned to prevent bad odours and help your drains have a smoothly operating system.

4. Summer DIYs

Summer, is also known as DIY renovation season. Everyone loves changes around the house here and there but doing it with little to no experience can become fatal for your plumbing system. Hiring a professional plumber can save you both time and money than doing it yourself and risking potential damages. Call us now and get a quotation free of obligations and trust our highly experienced plumbers for your next project.

5. Testing the Sump Pump

There will be many rainy days in the next couple of months and it is vital that your sump pump is functioning properly. Sump pumps are usually present in houses, townhouses, and detached and semi-detached houses usually with a basement. So, for those who live in apartments or condominiums, you can skip this one because there is a pretty big chance you do not have nor need one.

For those who do not know or aren’t quite sure what a sump pump is, it is a piece of electrical equipment located in the basement area of a house whose only purpose is to move water from your basement out of the house. Water sources from excess rainwater and water fixtures in the basement are typically it. Basically, a sump pump prevents potential flooding in your basement.

Get it checked by a professional plumber and fix it if necessary before it is too late. If you suspect that your sump pump isn’t functioning properly, give us a call, and we will send one of our experts.