3 Common Plumbing Issues For You To Avoid This Spring
Now that spring has finally arrived, many local homeowners are making full use of the mild weather and temperatures to get out and about, getting things done around the house, and just enjoying all that this wonderful time of year has to offer. While outdoor projects are all the rage during this time of year, it is important to make sure that you don’t forget about some of the more vital interior components of your home as well, otherwise you could find yourself with serious problems on your hand when all of the warning signs were there that could have helped you prevent the issue. This is especially the case when it comes to your home’s plumbing system. Having just come off of the long, cold winter months, most homeowners tend to think that their plumbing system has weathered the worst, and can now safely disregard it in order to focus on other areas of the house. That isn’t always the case, however, as there are a number of fairly common plumbing issues that tend to show up in the spring. To help highlight what some of these are, and how you can avoid them, our team of professionals have taken the time to put together this short list doing just that. We hope you enjoy.
Check Your Bathrooms
While leaking toilets can be a problem at any time during the year, and are something that you should really always be on the lookout for, many homeowners tend to discover this particular issue in the spring. Water leaking from inside your toilet’s reservoir into the bowl, while it likely isn’t going to wind up causing you any serious damage unless that water is leaking out into your floors as well, it can wind up costing you a great deal on your monthly water bills over time, depending on how severe the leak is. To test this, put a few drops of food coloring into your toilet’s reservoir and wait half an hour. If after that time you notice that the water inside your bowl has changed color, either slightly or dramatically, it can indicate that you have a leak somewhere, and can clue you in to its severity depending on how dark the water actually is. If you notice this particular problem, the best course of action is to call in a professional so they can get to the bottom of the issue and get it resolved before you wind up wasting your hard earned money on water that you didn’t even use.
Protect Your Lines From Growing Roots
Spring is the time for growing, and that includes any trees that might be present on your property, as well as their roots. While it might not be something you think about often, tree roots are one of the more common causes of plumbing issues all over the country, and this is largely because their roots can sometimes force their way into your plumbing and sewer lines in search for water, especially during the spring months when they are going to be growing their fastest. Once inside your pipes, they can cause serious blockages that might even wind up backing up sewage into your home if you aren’t careful, as well as causing a great deal of damage to your pipes in the process. This spring, make sure you have a professional come out and inspect your sewer lines to make sure they aren’t at risk of suffering from tree root invasion, or make sure the process hasn’t already begun. This can save you a great deal of time, money, and headache down the line.
Inspect Your Faucets
Leaking faucets can be a nuisance no matter what time of year you find them, but now that the weather is warming up, it is even more important to ensure you take care of any leaking areas around your home, as the combination of warmth and water can easily lead to mold and mildew growth that can then spread to other areas of your home, causing a great deal of damage in the process. Not only this, but a constantly dripping faucet is going to be continuously adding money to your monthly water bill, especially if there is more than one faucet in your home that is doing so. This spring, check for signs of moisture around your faucets, and if you notice any, call in professional to locate and take care of the leak as quickly as possible. Call The Master’s Plumbing Company for more information today!
