Hello, my name is Lelani O’Malley. Welcome to my website about keeping your plumbing system in great shape. When I bought my first home, I was shocked to learn that it was built in the early 1900s. Another shocking discovery awaited as I learned that the plumbing system remained from its original build. Upon learning those facts, I dedicated my time to learning how to keep that system in great condition. I developed this website to bring that knowledge to you as well. I want to help all my readers maintain their existing plumbing system for years to come. Thank you for coming by.
Tips For Home Plumbing
If you are a new home owner, then do what you can to learn about your homes plumbing system. You want to familiarize yourself with its important components and learn how to tell major emergencies from small issues. This article should serve as a helpful guide when it comes to helping you understand more about your plumbing.
Learn where the important components are
In an emergency, you want to know you are going to be able to go right to the necessary shut off valve to gain better control of the situation. Learn where all of the shut offs are in the bathrooms, laundry room and anywhere else where you have one. Also, find the main shut off valve which can be a bit hidden on some properties. The main shut off can be found in the yard, in a crawlspace, in the basement or somewhere else, so you may need to ask the previous owners or have a plumber find it for you if you are having troubles.
Know the important workings of your water heater
Visually check out the thermostat on your water heater and locate its reset button, in case you ever find yourself in need of resetting it. If you live in an area where earthquakes are a concern, make sure it has been properly secured to the wall which may actually be a legal requirement in the state you live in. Learn the process for draining sediment from the water heater which you may need to do if the water heater starts to show signs of sediment buildup which can include rumbling and grumbling sounds. Instead of draining it yourself, you can also turn to a plumber to take care of it for you.
Keep your drains clean
You want to keep your drains clean by not allowing the wrong things to get rinsed down them, such as food particles and hair. Also, putting special screens in the drains can help to catch these things to prevent future clogs from debris making its way into the drains. Use a combination of equal parts baking soda and white vinegar in the drains occasionally to help clean out anything in the drains and avoid turning to harsh chemicals which can lead to future problems with your plumbing due to a breakdown of the pipes from those chemicals.
Following these tips is a great way for you to help ensure you are doing what you can to decrease your chances of ending up in a bad plumbing situation. Contact a plumber at companies like Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Service to learn more.