How to Prepare Your Plumbing For The Spring Season: 7 Tips to Consider

Monday, April 29, 2019 , Posted by Bradhaw Plumbing

Spring is the perfect time of year to inspect your home and identify areas to improve. It’s also a great time to identify problems and rectify them. One area that often gets overlooked during your spring inspection is your plumbing. Homeowners get caught up looking at the things they can see directly and forget about other areas of their home that are tucked away or more difficult to inspect. But this doesn’t mean they don’t need some attention, especially your plumbing. We all know a plumbing issue could lead to water issues.

Here we’ve outlined 7 tips to inspect your plumbing this spring:

Old Pipes and Plumbing System

If you have recently moved to a different home or live in an older home, it’s important to pay even more attention to your plumbing. Older pipes and plumbing systems are more prone to issues.

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If you notice a crack, dated pipes or other potential issues, perhaps it’s time to upgrade your plumbing system. Choosing to upgrade will give you peace of mind in knowing your plumbing and pipes are up to date, up to code, and less of a risk to your home.

Test Your Sump Pump

Your sump pump is your main defence against big rain showers in the spring. Make sure it is properly flushing water out of your home. Consider getting a battery backup or installing a backwater valve as an extra precaution.

Check Your Pipes

Check all the visible pipes in your home. Most will be in the basement. You should also check the pipes under the sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms. Look for signs of moisture or water. If you see water, you may have a leak. Get it inspected by a plumber right away.

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Check Your Faucets and Toilets For Leaks

Leaks are not good. If you have a faucet or toilet leak, it’s costing your money and wasting water. It can also lead to a bigger issue if you don’t address it. You may need to replace a facet or flapper or other parts in your toilet.

Turn On Water For Exterior Taps

Hopefully, you remembered to turn off the water and flush out the lines to your exterior taps in the fall. Spring is the time to turn the valve back on.

Flush Out Your Hot Water Heater

Flushing out your hot water heater allows you to flush out build up and ensure it is running as efficiently as possible. Get a professional to help if you are not sure how to do it.

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Get An Inspection From A Professional Plumber

Getting a professional opinion is always a good idea. Plumbing is not something you want to mess around with. If you suspect you have plumbing issues, give us a call at 416-286-7511. We even offer 24-hour emergency service.

 

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