While frozen pipes are the primary concern for homes throughout the winter, hot weather may cause just as many problems for your plumbing system. When the temperature outside rises, more people want to spend time indoors. You may stress the plumbing system more as a result of this.
Moreover, we use more water in the summer to cool off sprinklers, swimming pools, lawns, and gardens. This additional strain on your plumbing system might signal trouble if you aren’t cautious and well-prepared. Unfortunately, these are the most common plumbing problems during summer:
Clogged Toilets
As the number of guests at your apartment increases, so does the need for bathroom use. The toilet’s plunger and flapper tool are particularly vulnerable to damage. Reminding your kids and visitors about basic bathroom ethics, such as avoiding excessive flushing amounts of toilet paper, is a smart idea.
Also, keep a plunger handy and only flush toilet paper and organic debris. Even though this device is effective for clearing the majority of toilet blockages, there are instances when you should get a plumber involved.
Drain And Sink Disposal Clogs
Summertime meals can wreak havoc on your pipes and drains. Delicious as they may be, barbeques may lead to increased trash being flushed down the sink due to discarded bones, skins, grease, and oil.
These are just some things that may quickly get stuck in your plumbing and lead to a severe blockage that a licensed plumber can only clear.
Before the start of the summer, ensure that all your residents know the proper and improper ways to use drains and trash disposals, and provide them with a list of foods and other products that you should never dump down a drain.
Basement Flood
Flood damage from heavy rains may put a severe dent in your budget. After the winter, check to see whether your sump pump is in working order to protect your home from potential floods. A drain stopper for your sewage line might also help stop backups.
Defective Water Heaters
Maintaining your water heaters regularly is an important part of keeping them in excellent working order. If debris is allowed to build up in your water heater tank, it may lead the thermostats to overheat and break. A plumber can examine all parts and flush the system to clear the dirt.
Faulty components aren’t the worst thing to your water heaters but are annoying. The glass lining of most water heaters may be melted by sediment buildup, which often occurs in older models. After that point, the tank will eventually start leaking.
Damaged Sprinklers
It is crucial to thoroughly inspect your sprinklers to ensure that they are in good working order before you start using them to water your yard. By maintaining and repairing the components of your sprinkler system, you can save money on your water bill and avoid your system from being overworked.
Even as the summer progresses, you should keep checking on your sprinklers to ensure they are still in excellent operating order.
Overloaded Washing Machine
It is a good idea to check your laundry machine’s pipes for any damage or leaks throughout the summertime. Repair or replacement should be done without delay if there are any visible indicators that they are broken.
It could save you money in the long run by preventing costly catastrophes like floods. You could also lessen the strain on your washing machine by doing fewer loads at a time.
Do You Have Plumbing Issues?
There is no better time of year than the summer, and High Efficiency wants to ensure that plumbing issues don’t ruin it for you. Therefore, High Efficiency can be contacted at any time for information regarding plumbing issues specific to the summer or to arrange for the scheduling of plumbing services or repairs. Call today to learn more!
