Plumbing maintenance

Plumbing Checklist: Must-Do Maintenance Before the Holidays

By Bryan | March 9, 2021

Being a homeowner comes with its own set of responsibilities. For ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free home experience, plumbing maintenance is one of those responsibilities that can’t be ignored. Regular plumbing maintenance helps save money on repairs. Plumbing inspections are essential to detect the potential problems before they become serious. But inspections and maintenance work must be performed by qualified and experienced plumbers Oakland as they have the required skill to perform the job.

If you want to prevent costly repairs and keep your home’s plumbing work effectively, here is a plumbing maintenance list that will help you to achieve this. 

  • Check for leaks

Check your faucets, pipe fittings, and shower heads, for any leaks. Even an insignificant leak may lead to substantial water loss and further increase in water bills. So, if you see any leak, make sure it gets resolved by a plumbing professional.

  • Cover the drains of sinks and showers

Drain covers are useful in order to stop bigger objects or items from going down the drain. By using these drain covers; you can keep your shower drain free from hair, which is the most common cause of clogs in shower drains.

  • Regular cleaning of your drains

No matter what, at some point, you will face clogging issues. For enjoying clog-free drains, it’s important you hire a professional Oakland drain cleaning services regularly. Having your drains cleaned by a professional from time to time will also remove the foul odor coming out of the drains.

  • Check for moisture

Moisture inside your home can be a serious plumbing issue. Buy a moisture meter. They are used by professionals to discover moisture content on the materials.

  • Check water pressure

If the water pressure in the faucet is low, you may have a sediment buildup in it. Low water pressure also might be an indication of clog or blockages in the pipeline.

  • Examine your water heater

If the water coming from the unit is rusty in color, it indicates you might have a sediment buildup at the bottom of your water heater. So make a point to flush your water heater annually to get rid of this problem. If you see any leakage from your water heater, it’s time to call a water heater repair Oakland professional.

  • Have expert plumbers conduct timely inspections

Your plumbing can fail any time. Even at times, when you least expect it. You aren’t an expert so you may not be able to the developing problems. Don’t ignore plumbing inspections, as getting them will not only help you save money on unexpected repairs but you will also be able to identify the issue on time.

  • Check signs of corrosion

You should check the symptoms or signs of corrosion on the copper fittings. If your copper pipes have blue-green stains, you have corrosion on it. If it is left untreated, the corrosion may lead to leaks.

Home’s plumbing maintenance is vital to enjoy a healthier and effective plumbing system. To keep your homes neat, clean, and efficiently working, make sure to have regular plumbing maintenance checks.

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About Bryan

Hi, I am Bryan, a seasoned plumbing expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Renowned for my meticulous attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills, I have successfully and effectively handled numerous plumbing issues, ensuring top-quality service and customer satisfaction with every project I take on!

Bryan Graves
Bryan Graves, Vice President

Bryan Graves has been in the plumbing and drain cleaning industry since 1989, starting as a service technician. He served as Vice President to the CEO until 2006, which is when he started his own business, Preferred Plumbing & Drain. For the past 19 years, he has kept a 97% customer satisfaction rating by making sure every customer of Preferred Plumbing & Drain is happy enough to recommend us to others. When Bryan is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, going boating, and watching sports.