Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

As a homeowner, understanding the basics of your home plumbing system can be a major advantage. While you can hire a plumber to handle more of the major issues that arise in your home, being able to take care of more of the basic ones can save you money in the long run. To help you develop a better understanding of some of the basics, let’s take a look at some plumbing tips that you, as a homeowner, should know.

• Have professional maintenance performed on your plumbing system once a year: If you want to extend the life of your appliances, pipes, and other plumbing based equipment throughout your home, having professional maintenance performed at least once per year is essential. Doing so can help prevent the need for repairs in the future while also providing you with the peace of mind that the plumbing in your home is in good working order.
• Use your garbage disposal correctly: Many homeowners believe that their garbage disposal can handle just about everything. This misconception generally comes about because they have gotten away with putting large food items down there in the past. As time goes on, however, the blades of the disposal begin to dull, preventing food items from breaking down. This then leads to clogged sinks and drains, which are difficult to fix without hiring professional help.
• Know where your emergency shut-off valve for your toilet is: An overflowing toilet is one of the most common plumbing issues in any household. There are many reasons why it happens, from an overcrowded home or an extensive clog, to an issue with your drainpipe. Knowing where the “emergency” shut-off valve for your toilet is a must for homeowners to prevent flooding and a sticky situation. You can usually find this valve protruding from the wall on the side, lower half of your toilet, towards the back. If you’re unsure, check with your plumbing professional, who can coach you through your toilet’s functions.
• Know the location of the main water shut-off valve: Knowing the location of your home’s main water shut-off valve is a fundamental piece of information. Every home is required to have one, and every homeowner should know its location and function. Depending on the location of your home, and how it was built, the valve could be anywhere. Your plumbing professional can help you locate this, as well. Water leaks, bursting pipes or extreme weather can all lead you to need to shut off your home’s water valve.
• Check water heater temperature: be sure to check the temperature on your water heater occasionally. Typically, units should be set at 120 to 140 degrees. By running the water heater at a lower temperature, you’ll save money and you’ll extend the life of your water heater.

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With over 25 years of experience, we work hard to consistently provide you with licensed, master plumbers performing the highest quality work at an affordable price, while providing the best in customer service.

You’ll quickly see that Daniels Plumbing is the most affordable, high quality, plumbing service in the area. Regardless of the size of the project, a licensed Daniels Plumbing professional will show up on time, diagnose the problem, provide an estimate, and with your approval will get started fixing your problem immediately.

If you are looking for a plumber in The Woodlands, Tomball, Spring or surrounding areas call us at (281) 351-6661 or contact us online to get your plumbing problem taken care of quickly. We have 24 hour service 7 days a week and there are no special charges for after- hours calls.