The last thing any of us wants to be doing when summer arrives is mucking around with the plumbing. It’s true, summer may not be as harsh on your plumbing as the depths of winter, but there are still some issues to keep an eye out for. If you are properly aware and prepared you can avoid any problems before they ever begin.
Below you’ll find a list of some of the most common plumbing issues to happen in the summer. If you know what they are in advance, maybe you can prevent them!
Bummer, A Blocked Toilet:
With increased time off, the kids home from school and everyone being more out an active, it’s inevitable that your plumbing fixtures will see more action than in the winter. Be conscious of the extra volume your plumbing has to handle and careful of what you and your family are flushing down. Only natural and decomposable waste should go down the toilet. Avoid flushing things like paper towel, baby wipes or sanitary products. Small blockages can usually be tackled with a plunger, but larger blockages may require you to call your handy Ottawa Plumber!
Sprinkler’s Sprung A Leak:
Summer is a time for sprinklers – there’s no doubt about it. From keeping your gardens watered to providing your kids with a backyard water park, sprinklers are definitely hard at work over the summer. So, needless to say, a busted sprinkler can be a problem. Sprinklers may not be used to months on end, so if there is wear and tear you may not notice it until your water bill starts to climb! Before the season starts make sure your sprinkler system is clean and free of damage. If you notice any issues it’s good to get a plumber like DRAINPRO in to check it out before summer properly arrives.
Over Worked Washing Machine:
Just like with your bathroom plumbing fixtures, over the summer your washing machine is likely to get more of a work out. With more people home, playing outside, and warmer temperatures there will be more dirty clothes to take care of. It’s possible, with all the extra washing, for the hose at the back of your machine to spring a leak. Fortunately, DRAINPRO can be there to fit your washing machine with a new hose in a jiffy! Even if the hose isn’t leaking yet, but it’s looking old and worn out, get your Ottawa Plumber in to replace it with a shiny new one. That way you can dive into all that summer laundry without a worry!