How to Properly Care For Your Plumbing

Does this sound familiar: you wake up each morning, turn on a pot of coffee, wash your face, brush your teeth and gets ready for the day ahead. In this hectic morning routine, there is one system that helps it run each day, and that is your plumbing system. When your plumbing or pipes breakdown you are not only looking at a household disturbance, you are also looking at water damage, major repairs, and a very unnecessary headache but luckily, it’s preventable. If you are looking to keep your morning routine as hiccup-free as possible, here are some tips for keeping your plumbing in tip-top shape:

Prevent Clogs

A clogged toilet or sink can add stress to your day and your waste pipes too! Clogs can even shorten your pipe lifespan so be mindful of what you put down them! Avoid grease and keep flushing to just toilet paper and sewage. Avoid hair clogs with nets and pull out hair every few weeks.

Keep It Clean

Routinely cleaning your septic tank or sewage lines is vital to keeping them working at their best. If you have municipal sewers, your main sewer line should be cleaned every few years. If you live with a septic system, it will need to be pumped every three to five years. Routine maintenance will help you avoid messy backups that will cost you major repairs fees. 

Maintenance

Does this sound familiar: you wake up each morning, turn on a pot of coffee, wash your face, brush your teeth and gets ready for the day ahead. In this hectic morning routine, there is one system that helps it run each day, and that is your plumbing system. When your plumbing or pipes breakdown you are not only looking at a household disturbance, you are also looking at water damage, major repairs, and a very unnecessary headache but luckily, it’s preventable. If you are looking to keep your morning routine as hiccup-free as possible, here are some tips for keeping your plumbing in tip-top shape:

Think Water Softener 

High mineral content or hard water can shorten your plumbings life span and is not good for the health of your pipes. Minerals can build up inside the pipes restricting your water flow and ultimately increasing pressure. To stop your harder water issue, look into a water softener.

Know The Basics

No matter how much you prep, accidents, and emergencies still happen. When your plumbing is acting up, you’ll want to react, not overact. To stop further flooding, always shut off the main water valve, and if you believe that your pipes are frozen, you’ll want to shut off your water heater too and then call your local plumber. 

If you’re looking for satisfaction guaranteed service for your plumbing, you’ll appreciate the dedication to quality workmanship, rapid same-day appointments, and great value you receive from Scott Hale Plumbing. Request service or call today: (801) 559-7971.