Out-of-sight, out-of-mind.
This old saying applies to your home’s plumbing. Most people tend to ignore the network of pipes inside the walls that delivers cold and hot water to showers, tubs and sinks. They don’t think about the pipes that carry away waste and water.
However, giving your plumbing a little extra thought can help you prevent major plumbing issues. In this article, we’ll share 5 preventive plumbing tips that will help you avoid a plumbing disaster.
Need help with your home’s plumbing, or have a plumbing issue? Contact our professional plumbers at Allbritten.
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Address leaks immediately by calling Allbritten
A simple constant drip from the faucet can result in significantly increased water bills.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that leaky faucets result in the waste of more than three thousand gallons every year. A single leaky faucet can add about $15 to the bill. Multiple leaks inside the house can increase the bills considerably.
In addition, the environmental cost of the wastage of precious water can be great. That’s why you must address leaky issues immediately by calling in the professional plumbers from Allbritten.
Your washing machine’s rubber hoses are at risk of unexpected bursting. This can happen when no one is around the house, resulting in massive water leakage—about five gallons per minute.
To avoid this problem, you must replace the washing machine with a stainless steel braided hose. This will help you prevent unexpected plumbing emergencies.
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Don’t pour grease down your drains
Grease buildup inside your drains is a major problem. Over time, accumulated grease can clog your sink or, worse, your sewer, causing a sewer backup. For this reason, you should avoid pouring grease down the drain.
Instead, you should consider discarding grease in a plastic container or jar. This will not only prevent plumbing issues but also help out the environment.
Have a clogged sink or think you have a sewer backup issue? Stop running water and contact the plumbers here at Allbritten right away.
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Prevent clogs, when possible
Another one of the major plumbing issues you’ll face as a homeowner is clogged drains. This is usually caused by the hairs that accumulate inside the drains.
The best way to avoid this issue is to place a drain screen. This will prevent the buildup of hair inside the drain. The finer the screen, the better it will be able to prevent hair from clogging the drain.
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Call Allbritten with both your minor and major plumbing issues
Don’t procrastinate when you have minor plumbing issues, or you risk them turning into major plumbing issues. Instead, contact us at Allbritten. We have a team of highly experienced plumbers who can perform all kinds of repairs at an affordable cost.
