If you want to have constant access to water and avoid severe water damage in your Granite City, IL, home, you need to take care of your plumbing system. Lucky for you, these 8 tips can help you avoid some of the most common plumbing problems.
1. Toilet Tips
Clogged drains are one of the most common plumbing problems. If you want to avoid clogging your toilet drain, avoid flushing things like makeup products, flushable wipes, and cotton balls and swabs down the toilet. Toilet paper should be the only paper product that goes down your toilet.
2. Proper Disposal
Having a garbage disposal doesn’t mean you can throw all your food in the kitchen sink. You can avoid plumbing problems by throwing as much food in the garbage as possible.
3. Water Heater Maintenance
If you want to keep your water heater in better shape, have somebody flush it and inspect it every once in a while. Sediment buildup in your water heater tank can lead to corrosion that damages the tank.
4. Water Heater Temperature
Make sure your water heater is set to 120 degrees F. Not only is this hot enough to kill bacteria, but it’s also not so hot that it will overwork your water heater or cost you too much money.
5. Winter Preparation
Burst pipes are one of the worst plumbing problems you can have, and they’re fairly common during the winter. If you’ve got any pipes that are susceptible to freezing, insulate them or wrap them with a heat cable to prevent them from bursting.
6. Watch Your Bill
Your water bill may go up and down from month to month, but it should never skyrocket with seemingly no explanation. If your water bill suddenly spikes, call a plumber.
7. Call a Pro
As tempting as it may be to do a little plumbing work on your own, it’s always best to call a professional plumber. If you follow one of these plumbing tips, this is the one to follow.
8. Regular Maintenance
If you really want to keep your plumbing system in good shape, you should have a professional inspect your pipes, drains, and fixtures every few years. Bailey Sewer & Water can help you keep an eye on your plumbing system so you can prevent problems that otherwise may have cost you thousands of dollars. Call us today to find out more.
