Tips for Maintaining Your Home’s Plumbing

Being a homeowner is not easy, but knowing the basics of plumbing can make it easier. You don’t have to go to a trade school to get the grasp on how to maintain the appliances you rely on.

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If you keep these five tips in mind, then you could save a lot of money by preventing plumbing nightmares.

What You Can Do

Minimize what goes down the drain 

The people who cram fatty food down their garbage disposals or flush things they’re not supposed to are playing a dangerous game. Clogs in your pipe are inconvenient and often avoidable. Go the extra mile by adding mesh straining covers to your shower and sink.

Check for leaks 

Be on the lookout for unexplained drops and pools of water. Leaks can even happen in the walls, which might cause a sound of dripping water. Catching a leak while it’s small can save you from thousands of dollars in damages. The best method is to have a professional do an annual once-over of your entire home.

What You Should Know

Know how old things are 

Every machine has an expected lifespan, and it’s smart to keep an eye on parts of your plumbing system that are likely to break soon. For example, hot water tanks last for about 12 years before needing replacement. Water pressure regulators are expected to last 10 to 15 years. For pipes, it varies greatly based on material.

Know where your water mains are 

If there’s ever a situation where a pipe is flooding your home like a geyser, then you will want to know straight away where your water main is and how to shut it off. This is as important as knowing where your circuit breaker box is. Knowing where other shutoff valves are for specific parts of the house is a good idea, too.

Know when to call a professional 

Some situations, especially the ones that include high pressure or voltage, are best left to a professional. Your insurance coverage and safety may depend on having a plumber arrive on time.

If you are in one of those situations that need a professional, call (808) 691-9309 to get in touch with EPS Hawaii’s Oahu branch, or, if you live on the Big Island, call (808) 400-8811.

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