You may be ready for summer, but is your plumbing? With the warmer weather comes more outdoor activities, landscape maintenance and other activities which can cause added stress to your plumbing. Before summer gets here, plan ahead to make sure your plumbing can handle everything you will need from it over the next few months.
Outdoor Water Fixtures
Now is a good time to check all your outdoor water fixtures for leaks, drips and functionality. This includes outdoor water spigots, hoses, sprinkler systems, pool/spa plumbing and water features. A small leak could cost big money if it’s allowed to waste water all summer long, so make sure all your outdoor water fixtures are in good condition.
Indoor Water Fixtures
Even though you will be spending more time outdoors, some of your indoor fixtures will be getting more use, too. With kids out of school and more active, there’s bound to be more laundry, at least. Prevent washer breakdowns in the height of summer by checking hoses and plumbing for leaks, bulges and cracks. Call your local plumber to have any plumbing repairs completed before the summer fun begins.
Another indoor fixture that gets a workout during the summer is your garbage disposal. With so many tasty fresh vegetables available, it’s easy to forget and put some of those peelings down the drain. Remind everyone in the family that fibrous vegetables like artichokes and celery should not go into the disposal, nor peelings from almost any vegetables or fruit.
No one wants to spend the summer dealing with plumbing problems. Have any issues you notice now fixed by your local plumber so that you can spend the beautiful summer months enjoying time with your family.
Posted on behalf of Seagraves Plumbing Septic and Sewer
