How Regular Plumbing Maintenance Saves Money & Headaches

HOW REGULAR PLUMBING MAINTENANCE Saves Money & Headaches, Regular maintenance will always be better than fixing a plumbing problem after it has occured, but be careful and don't exceed your limit. DO Do know where meters and shutoff valves are located Make sure you and others living in the home know where those valves are located and how to turn them off. ON OFF Do check hoses and appliances periodically Check that hoses do not have cracks or wear & tear and that those appliances are functioning properly. Do repair leaks 73,000 gallons of water per year is wasted from leaks. Not only does it cost you money, small leaks can also create mold or damage to surrounding wood or dry walls if they go unattended. Do clean fixtures and drains Basic cleaning maintenance like keeping the shower head or aerators free of buildup and drains free of hair and remnants of food will be the best preventive action. Do use protective products Preventive maintenance products, drain strainers for example, will solve the problems even before the problems occur. DON'T Don't use your toilet as a waste basket Never put garbage into your toilet. They will clog the line. Don't forget about your water heater Annual repairs will save you more money than total repair. Don't ignore the outside of your home Dirty gutters and plumbing vents can become the source of your plumbing problem. Don't miss seasonal cues Seasons can be the great sign to do annual plumbing maintenance. Don't exceed your limits You cannot do everything yourself. Call professional for further repair. Helpful Tips If you have a main water shut off, turn your water off before leaving for the weekend or vacation. If you don't have one, get one installed. Before using your garbage disposal, Run cold water, turn disposal on, then add a small amount of Chemical drain cleaners rarely work. In order to sell them to the general public, they must be diluted. If a drain is slow, they may help, but if the drain is not draining at all, then you wasted your waste at a time. When you are finished, run the water for 10 seconds to help flush the debris down the drain. money. Benjamin Franklin www.punctualplumberdallas.com THE PUNCTUAL PLUMBER. 214-989-4212 there's any delay, It's you we pay! "w ".