4 General Plumbing Care Ideas

August 08, 2022

Your plumbing system plays a central role in keeping your home livable, and that’s why proper maintenance is crucial. While there’s no guarantee that accidents won’t happen, a routine care to the different plumbing fixtures will help prevent major damage and costly repairs. Continue reading for more information about four general plumbing care ideas.

Drain cleaning

The drainage system safely channels wastewater out of the home, and regular drain cleaning helps ensure none of it backs up into the home and causes a mess. As a homeowner, you don’t want to wait for your drains to become clogged before you do something about it. In addition to wastewater backups, clogs can cause corrosion in the piping, which will then lead to leaks. Stay away from pouring chemicals down your drains as well, as they can eat away at your pipes and add more issues to your plumbing system.

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Kitchen maintenance

Kitchen drains often clog due to food scraps/waste and other debris that go down your sink. Improper use of the garbage disposal can also lead to blockages. Protect your kitchen plumbing with these tips:

Turn your water and garbage disposal on before dumping food
Do not put stringy and tough foods down your disposal
Run cold water down your sink for at least 15 seconds after using the garbage disposal
Do not treat your kitchen sink like a trash can

Another note, you should run your dishwasher at night. This will keep your water pressure running smoothly and allow you to have hot water throughout your day.

Bathroom maintenance

Your bathroom drains also require regular care. When using your toilet, do not think of it as another trash can in your home. The only thing that should be flushed down your toilet is your waste and toilet paper—anything else can lead to a clog. When showering/bathing, use a screen or some type of hair catcher in your drain to prevent the bathtub pipes from blocking up.

Check for leaks

Checking for leaks in your pipes should be added to your weekly plumbing care checklist. This will help prevent small issues from becoming bigger, more expensive problems. Check under your sinks for any signs of moisture, water marks, and even mold growth. When testing sink drains, there should never be bubbles forming. If there are, you likely have a slow drain in your pipes. Also, when turning on your water faucets, there should never be water coming out of the handles.

Contact Hanson’s Plumbing & Heating

Using these plumbing care tips helps keep your home safe, sanitary, and working properly, but no system is indestructible. With over 80 years of experience under our belt, we at Hanson’s have invaluable knowledge and expertise in all things plumbing. Our team of expert technicians use state-of-the-art tools and technology that will ensure your home’s plumbing operates with peak performance.