Maintenance

Plumbing maintenance can come in many forms. For instance, if your sewer main continuously experiences root problems, you may want to schedule an annual main line rooter. Waiting until your line backs up again will only shorten the life of your pipe as roots are being allowed to grow in the line and damage it. This could result in a costly replacement. A yearly rooter could add many years of life to your main sewer line.

If you own an unoccupied house, you may need to winterize it. Leaving your water distribution system charged with water in freezing temperatures is a recipe for disaster. Unless you intend to keep the house heated all winter, it is advised you have the water shut off at the main and routine winterizing precautions be performed. Call the office to schedule a visit from out technician for a free estimate.

Listed below are a few maintenance tips you can perform yourself. Just a few simple things can make a huge difference over the years.

• Test all valves annually. This includes all supply stops, main shutoff for the house as well as the water heater shutoff. If pack nut leaks, refer them to our D.I.Y. Section on pack nuts.
• Ice in garbage disposal to break loose food particles and eliminate odor.
• Test flapper annually with food coloring.