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Homeowner guide
Plumbing maintenance tips for your home
A few minutes a season keeps small problems from turning into big repair bills. Here is what we check in our own homes.
Every month
Know your main shut-off
- Find your main water shut-off valve now, before you need it. It is usually near the front of the house or where the water line comes in.
- Turn it off and back on once or twice a year so it does not seize.
- Show everyone in the house where it is.
Every month
Watch for hidden leaks
- Look under kitchen and bathroom sinks for drips, stains or soft cabinet floors.
- Check your water bill. A jump with no change in use often means a leak.
- Turn off every faucet and watch the water meter for 15 minutes. If it moves, something is leaking.
Every month
Be kind to your drains
- Keep grease, oil and coffee grounds out of the kitchen sink. Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel first.
- Use strainers in sinks, tubs and showers to catch hair and food.
- Only flush toilet paper. “Flushable” wipes still clog sewer lines.
Every 6 months
Check your toilets
- Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If color shows in the bowl after 15 minutes without flushing, the flapper is leaking.
- A toilet that runs or refills on its own can waste a lot of water.
- Make sure the toilet does not rock. A loose toilet can leak at the seal.
Every year
Care for your water heater
- Drain a few gallons from the tank to clear out sediment, or have us flush it. Hard water in the Inland Empire builds sediment fast.
- Keep the temperature around 120°F to save energy and prevent scalding.
- Look for rust, water around the base, or popping sounds. Those are signs it needs attention.
- Have the pressure relief valve checked. It is an important safety part.
Every year
Fight hard water
- Soak faucet aerators and shower heads in white vinegar to remove white buildup and improve flow.
- Wipe fixtures dry to cut down on spots and scale.
- Ask us about a water softener or filtration if scale keeps coming back.
Every year
Check your water pressure
- High pressure strains pipes, water heaters and fixtures. Most homes do best under 80 psi.
- Banging pipes or leaking fixtures can be a sign of high pressure.
- A pressure regulator can protect your plumbing. We can test it for you.
Before winter
Protect outdoor plumbing
- Disconnect garden hoses before cold nights.
- Cover outdoor faucets and insulate exposed pipes, especially in mountain and desert areas.
- Know the signs of a frozen pipe: little or no water from a faucet on a cold morning.
Every few years
Look after your sewer line
- Slow drains in more than one place, gurgling, or sewage smells can mean a sewer line problem.
- Tree roots are a common cause in older neighborhoods.
- Buying an older home? A sewer camera inspection shows exactly what is underground.
Call a plumber when you see this
- Water where it should not be
- No hot water
- Sewage smell or backup
- Water bill jumped
- Low pressure everywhere
- Running or rocking toilet
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