Some leaks are relatively easy to fix, but not everyone is handy or has the time, and there’s almost always trouble when things don’t quite go as planned.
PASO ROBLES, California. (PRWEB)
07.04.2023
Anytime is the perfect time to inspect plumbing systems and take care of maintenance and repairs, reports Sky Sepulveda of Quality 1st Plumbing & Drains in Paso Robles. Water usage increased in the warmer months and now it’s time to check for drips, leaks and other issues that can be easily fixed before it gets cold and wet.
Here are Quality 1st Plumbing & Drains’ top tips for inspecting and maintaining plumbing systems:
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Check the kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom for drips, leaks, and potential problems. A single dripping faucet can waste gallons of water and lead to water damage and other problems undetected.
- Check the hoses and connections to the washing machine.
- Check pipes and connections under sinks, in the laundry room, and anywhere pipes are exposed.
- Put drops of food coloring in the toilet flush tank. If the colored water appears anywhere other than the tank or toilet when flushed, there is a crack in the tank, toilet, or a leak in the pipes.
- Drain the water heater to flush out deposits that could cause corrosion. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance procedures. Consider replacing the water heater if it is more than 15 years old.
- Paso Robles’ plumber also recommends checking the outside spigots, hoses, and landscape irrigation system for leaks and drips.
- Make sure all drains have a strainer to prevent material from clogging.
- Flush drains, especially drains that are rarely used, with fresh water to prevent odors.
- Check the water bill. Water usage is usually higher in warm months, but anything outside of normal usage for a season can indicate a leak or broken pipe.
- Watch out for wet patches in the garden. Even if the lawn and gardens are watered more frequently, a consistently wet spot can be a sign of a broken underground pipe.
- Check water pressure. Low pressure can indicate a leak or burst pipe. Water pressure testers are available at hardware stores.
- If the property has a well, check the water tank and connecting lines for leaks. Check the water pump for possible problems. Some people like to regularly check the quality of the well water.
- If there is a septic tank and a leachate field, look for standing water, puddles, or patches of grass that are green when everything else isn’t green.
Some leaks are relatively easy to fix, but not everyone is handy or has the time. And there’s almost always anger when something doesn’t quite go as planned.
Local company Quality 1st Plumbing & Drains has been serving the communities of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast since 2003. Paso Robles Plumber is committed to providing quality service to every customer and every plumbing problem. Services include leak detection and repair, re-piping, drain cleaning, plumbing repairs, troubleshooting, water heater installations, sewer service, consultations, pex and copper pipe installations, video inspections, toilet and urinal repairs and installations, shower valve installations, floor drains and more.
The crew arrive fully prepared with the appropriate tools and equipment for a variety of plumbing jobs. Everyone wears shoe covers indoors and the home or business is left clean and tidy when the job is done. Free estimates for any job.
Quality 1. Plumbing and drains
1006 of Avenue
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 835-7460
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