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As summer comes, now is a great time to think about some important plumbing upgrades that will keep your home cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient. These changes, like making sure your outdoor taps work properly and upgrading your water heater, can save you money and keep problems from happening. Here are seven plumbing changes that will help you beat the heat and have a smooth summer.
Why It Matters: A broken exterior faucet can leak thousands of gallons of water a year, which can raise your water bills and damage the outside of your house. Leaky taps can damage wood, rust, and do other things that cost a lot to fix.
DIY Solution: Look for leaks, rust, or corrosion on the outside taps of your home. Fix any washers or O-rings that are broken, and make sure the tap is tightly attached to the wall. If the problem is more serious, you might want to hire a plumber to fix it and make sure the tap works well.
Additional Tips:
Why It Matters: It's grilling season in the summer, and switching from a portable propane grill to a fixed natural gas grill can save you time and money. Natural gas gets rid of the need for big propane tanks and provides a steady source of fuel.
Professional Installation:A professional should always put in a natural gas line to make sure it is safe. It is safer for the line and your grill to be connected by a professional plumber, who can also make sure there are no leaks or other problems.
Additional Benefits:
Why It Matters: Water or gas can't get into your home if the main shut-off valve is open. If a valve is broken or worn, it might not work right in an emergency, which could cause floods or gas leaks.
DIY Solution: Find your main shut-off valve and look for rust or other damage. You should get a new valve if it's hard to turn or looks like it's rusted. You might want to get a better valve if you want it to last longer and work better.
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Why It Matters: You need a steady flow of hot water even in the summer to wash your clothes, do the dishes, and do things outside. If your water heater is old or not working well, you may have higher energy costs and not enough hot water.
Professional Installation: If your water heater is more than 10 years old or not working well, you might want to get a better, more energy-efficient one. A plumber can help you pick out the right unit and make sure it's installed properly.
Energy-Saving Tips:
Why It Matters: Picnics and parties in the summer can make you waste more food, which can clog up your kitchen sink. Blockages can be caused by things like thick potato skins, fatty meat, and corn husks.
DIY Solution: Do not put grease or big pieces of food down the drain. Clean out your sink drain often to keep it from clogging up. But if your sink does get stuck, you can clear it out with a plunger or a mix of baking soda and vinegar. If the problem keeps happening, you should call a professional plumber.
Preventive Measures:
Why It Matters: Good outdoor plumbing features can make it easier to garden, wash your car, and do other things outside. Putting in new taps, outdoor showers, or even an irrigation system can make your home more useful and look better from the street.
DIY Solution: Check your outdoor lighting and repair any that are broken or old. To make things easier outside, you might want to put new lights in handy places. For things that are more complicated, like an irrigation system, you should talk to a professional.
Additional Upgrades:
Why It Matters: Problems with the sewer line can cause water to move slowly, smell bad, and even pose health risks. Problems can be found before they get too bad by doing regular checks.
Professional Inspection: A trained plumber should check your sewer lines once a year. They can use cams and other tools to look for damage or something getting in the way. They can repair old or broken sewer lines if needed to keep disasters from happening.
Preventive Tips:
Adding these energy-efficient plumbing changes to your home before summer can save you money, keep it comfortable all season, and stop problems before they happen. Majewski Plumbing is the only company you need to call if you need professional plumbing help in Cape May County. We have been providing excellent service and new ideas for more than 30 years. We provide top-notch tools, same-day service, payment options, and thorough cleanup. Our skilled plumbers can take care of all your needs and get your home ready for the hot summer months.
Get in touch with Majewski Plumbing right away to set up your summer plumbing changes. Then you can enjoy a comfortable, well-run home all summer.
1275 Bayshore Rd
Villas, NJ
08251
(609) 374-6001
https://www.majewskiplumbing.com/
