Your plumbing system is an essential part of your Salt Lake City, UT home, but you likely don't even think twice about it until you experience a plumbing emergency. And as anyone who has ever experienced a plumbing crisis will tell you, it is a stressful, messy and potentially a costly situation.
Wouldn't it make more sense to stop a plumbing emergency from ever happening, if you could? You can! If you take a few simple actions on a regular basis, you will get the most out of your home’s plumbing, prolong its lifespan and reduce the frequency of repairs.
Local Regulations Are Important
If you're interested in saving more than a few dollars by doing a little DIY with your plumbing system, keep your costs down by following local code with your project.
That means doing all the appropriate paperwork, getting the right permits and doing whatever is required to ensure that you are following the proper regulations. Not only does this protect your plumbing, but it also ensures that the work is higher quality, which means that it will be more reliable.
Balance Your Water Pressure
High water pressure is wonderful for showering and for filling pots for cooking. However, the strength of the water is very bad for your plumbing.
It can cause your plumbing system to weaken in spots, which will cause water leaks over time.
Can you imagine that avoiding plumbing leaks is as simple as adjusting your water pressure? Check it regularly and make sure that it falls in the 40-60 psi range.
Drain Cleaning to Prevent Clogs
A clogged drain is messy and inconvenient. The first way to prevent a clog is to keep items that shouldn't be in your plumbing system out of it.
Don't flush away diapers, sanitary napkins, wipes, paper towels or food scraps.
If you cook a great deal and have grease going down your sink, or if you have a high mineral concentration in your water, you should get your drains cleaned regularly by a professional because this helps to stop clogs before they start.
Block Hair
One of the biggest causes for clogs is hair falling down the drain. It’s hard to keep your hair from gathering there, but you can block it from falling down the drain and causing problems.
Put hair traps on your drains. Empty them out after each shower. They really work well. When you think of the potential and cost associated with plumbing leaks and emergencies, it is very compelling to do what you can to prevent them from happening.
