Chances are your home’s plumbing isn’t the first thing you think about when it comes to getting your home ready for the colder weather. However, it’s important to make sure your plumbing is up to snuff and well-maintained to prevent small problems like leaks from becoming major disasters. Here are a few tips you can use to get your plumbing ready for fall.
Store Your Garden Hoses Indoors
Hoses may expand and break in extreme cold, making them unusable. To prevent your hoses from becoming damaged, be sure to drain any water in them, disconnect them, and store them indoors before fall’s cooler temperatures arrive.
Turn the Hose Bib Off
The hose bib is part of your main water supply line and you need to turn it off before fall rolls in. If you notice a leak, use a frost-proof hose bib to make sure the water does not freeze. If you are unsure of anything, get some help from experts.
Have Experts Check Your Sewer Lines
Clogs are more common than you think. During the summer and fall, you may be pouring more things down your drain that shouldn’t be down there such as grease and cooking oil. To make sure your sewer lines are clear and well-maintained, make sure to have expert hydro-jet your sewer lines to clear out any clogs or bacteria that have backed up into your plumbing over the course of the year.
Maintain Your Water Heater
Your home’s water heater works harder than usual during the colder months because the water coming into the heater is often colder than usual. That’s why it’s so important to make sure your water heater is well-maintained and ready for the cooler weather to prevent damage or inefficiency.
Keep Hose Clamps On Hand
Hose clamps are essential for DIY plumbing projects. In fact, screw hose clamps are widely used for temporarily fixing damaged pipes. When enclosed around a pipe, they can help to prevent leaks under a plumber is able to arrive. Because there are a variety of hose clamp types, you should do some research on them so you know the one to buy for your pipes. There are four main hose clamp types including ear clamps, wire clamps, screw clamps, and spring clamps.
With plumbing, a little maintenance often goes a long way, and it is always cheaper to maintain than to repair. For this reason, having a few basic maintenance skills can help you avoid a potential disaster.
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