It’s not just about heating during the winter; your residential plumbing still matters too. Sometimes homeowners are so focused on staying warm that it becomes easy to forget just how important it can be to maintain and save money on plumbing. Drain clogs, frozen pipes, and leaky faucets are just a few of the plumbing nightmares you’ll experience this winter if you don’t take the steps necessary to avoid disaster. You may wind up paying upwards of thousands of dollars on repair simply because you didn’t do any maintenance work.
Home Service Doctors is here to provide you with tips on how you can save a few extra dollars on residential plumbing. Our team of plumbers has served the Manassas area for years, and we’re more than willing to share the lessons we’ve learned in our quest to keep plumbing cost-efficient. We truly understand just how important it can be to save money during the winter and if you’re looking to learn from the best, we should be the first call you make!
Money-Saving Tips for Residential Plumbing
If you want to learn how you can cut costs and avoid financial peril this winter season, please take a look at these helpful tips our plumberologists can offer you:- Check for Leaks: Nothing can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing system and savings like leaks that go unattended, either from faucets or elsewhere. One tiny leak can grow into a huge nightmare, so please inspect pipes, faucets, showerheads, and toilets if you suspect leakage is present.
- Turn Down Water Heater Temperature:Â Do not set your water heater anywhere above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. While it may be tempting to have water hot as possible during the winter, this will keep your water heater from using energy to heat up water and prevent water from verging on scalding.
- Check Faucets and Hose Bibs:Â You should do your best to avoid frozen pipes this winter. Not only will it cost plenty of money to repair, but it will also save you from having to seek temporary residence elsewhere as it gets fixed. Check faucets and hose bibs regularly to see if they are leaking. The faster you act on avoiding frozen pipes, the more cost-efficient your winter.
- Install a Backflow Valve: If you live in an area where the sewer can sometimes back up into your home water supply, a backflow valve will keep the water supply safe to use and save you plenty of money on trying to keep your water clean in the future.
