Summer Plumbing Tips

Summertime is only for fun which means no school, pool time, more laundry and more water consumption. And your toilet will also be used more and more. An increase in summer temperatures often means an increase in water usage both indoors and outdoors.

So, unfortunately for your plumbing system, summer may also the weather of sewage backups, clogged drains and broken hoses. For which you will have to contact a plumber company.

We are always here to give some tips and save money. So, you should follow these tips to avoid plumbing problems in the summer season.

Check the Sewer System

One of the best things to avoid any sewer related problem in summer is servicing the sewer line before summer. Because thunderstorms and rain showers come in summer. And that why Sewer pipes can receive excessive rainfall through the crack, and this can cause sewer lines to back up. We recommend every homeowner to install a drain pump in every drain to avoid sewer line backup.

Check Garbage Disposal

Summer is an excellent time to chill with your friends, family and neighbours and that increase the activity in the kitchen garbage disposal. So you have to watch what you were putting down in garbage disposal. Do not dispose of corns or other hard foods to prevent clogs. Fatty foods can also cling to pipes and cause clogs, so do not put any leftover hamburger meat in the drain.

Inspect the Water Sprinkle System

You all don’t want to waste water because of a broken or leaking thing. Therefore, you should sprinkle the water on the head to make sure that they are working correctly and are not leaking. You can do it yourself or hire a professional plumber to make sure they are working correctly. If you find a head that is broken, not working, rusted or damaged, you can remove the head and replace it. You should water your lawn in the early morning or after the sunset. If you water your lawn in the day, the water can be lost due to evaporation.

Avoid clogged drains

You should find out the cause of any slow drain or weak flush issues during hot weather, and prepare clogs regularly with a plunger. If your toilet flush is slow, then you have noticed a gorge of greywater in the tub during or after heavy rain, this may be the reason to call a professional for an inspection. Cracks can also develop in pipes that will let water in and prevent pipes from doing their job. The worst-case scenario is sewer or septic pipes in the bathtub and sometimes other drains.

Turn off Water If It is Not Used

During the summer children like to use taps and hoses outside to help cool them down. Water balloons, bursting pools, putting sprinkles under the trampoline are more chances for spending good times with siblings and friends. Make sure that once the kids are away from the water, you should do a fun check to avoid high water bills and water wastage.