This show is all about saving you time, money and
aggravation. These tips can help you
avoid plumbing emergencies.
• Monitor
your water bill
o Look for
increased billing, can indicate a problem
• Watch
What you put in your Drains and Toilets
o Just
because the packaging says it’s flushable does not mean it’s flushable
o Watch the
FOG (fats, oils and greases), hard items, chemicals
o Avoid
harsh drain cleaning chemicals, corrode and melt pipes, damage septic systems
• Do
regular inspections
o Look for
drain leaks under sinks, washing machine hoses, sink connections, ice maker
connections, toilet connections
o Check
your PRV Valve
o Water
filter maintenance
o Water
around toilet (toilet seal)
• Test your
emergency systems
o Hot water
relief valve
o Sump pump
o Main
water shut off valve
• Check
your water heater
o Drain
regularly
o Change
the anode rod
• Prevent
frozen pipes
o Wrap
exposed pipes with insulation or heat tape
o Flow
water on extremely cold nights
• Turn off
main water shut off valve when traveling
