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The plumbing of your home is essential in order for it to run properly and if you don’t do maintenance on your plumbing, then you will soon have issues with your water supply. Of course, if there are serious problems with your plumbing, then you should call a qualified plumber as soon as you can. However, in this article, we will cover a few tips and tricks that will help you to maintain your plumbing and ensure that everything keeps working as it should.
The first tip is that you should always find and fix any leaking faucets, taps and shower heads as soon as possible. A leaky faucet will cost you a lot of money since it will waste a lot of water in the long term and add to your water bill. Also, it will cause water damage to your sinks, tiles and ground over time. In order to determine if you have a leaky faucet or pipe, you should look for water stains and drips when the pipe is off, water drops on the handles etc. In many cases, simply tightening the pipe can easily fix a drip or leak.
Another common issue you may experience are slow drains that take awhile to drain water. It is essential that this is addressed as soon as possible since it can quickly lead to a completely blocked drain. A slow or blocked drain can be unblocked with the use of vinegar and hot water. If that doesn’t work, then you can use a plunger or a drain clearing solution such as Drano which is found in most supermarkets and hardwares.
Blocked drains can be easily prevented by being very careful about what you pour down your drains and toilets. You should never pour anything down your drains that have the potential to cause a blockage such as food, oil, sand etc. You should also be careful not to pour anything that may have a chemical reaction and cause the drain to become blocked or the pipes to become corroded.
Next, you should check your appliances and exposed pipes for any signs of water leakage. Unfortunately, common household appliances such as water heaters, garbage disposals and refrigerator can become sources of water leaks in your home. As a result, it is important to place a drip tray under these appliances and regularly check them for any signs of leakage. You should also check the maintenance guidelines for these appliances in order to prevent leaks from happening in the first place.
The water pressure of the water in your pipes is also very important. The water pressure determines the force of the water coming out of your taps and shower head. In order to ensure your water pressure remains at a safe level, you can install a pressure regulator in order to check the pressure as well as regulate it.
If you have a water heater in your home, then you should regularly check inside the heater as well as the flames. The inside of the heater should not have any flakes or rust and the flame should be blue and not yellow. If the flames are yellow, then that means the jets need to be cleaned as soon as possible.
In closing, we have just looked at a couple of things you can do to maintain your plumbing. By acting on the above tips, you will go a long way to ensuring that your plumbing is well maintained and you can avoid costly problems in the future. However, in the event that a serious problem does occur, be sure to call a certified plumber Singapore as soon as you can.