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Plumbing
Maintenance Tips
Kentwood Plumbing & Heating works
hard to help you when there's a breakdown.
We know how annoying and expensive
they can be. But here's a list of
simple maintenance tips to help prevent
costly repairs.
In General
- Fix
leaky faucets promptly. In addition
to wasting about 20 gallons of
water a day, a leak can ruin your
faucet set.
- Do
not use caustic liquid drain openers
on a drain that is completely
clogged. It can severely damage
your pipes.
- Periodically
drain several gallons of water
from your water heater. This removes
sediment from the bottom of the
tank to increase heating efficiency
and prolong tank life.
- Wrap
outdoor or crawl space pipes with
electric heat tape or insulation
to prevent freezing.
In
Your Kitchen & Bath
- Do
not rinse fats or cooking oils
down the drain. Liquid fats solidify
in the cold drains pipes and create
clogs.
- To
extend the life of your garbage
disposal: use plenty of cold water
when running; don't overload;
never dispose of bones, corn husks,
or stringy fibrous material; never
use a caustic drain opener; always
use tongs or pliers to free objects
from the disposal - don't use
your hands.
- Check
under sinks for moisture or small
leaks. Leaks under sinks should
be repaired quickly to avoid damage
to cabinets and floors.
- Use
a strainer in bathroom drains.
This will prevent hair and soap
pieces from clogging drains.
- Make
sure overflow holes on tubs and
vanity are clear and open to prevent
water damage to floors and ceilings.
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