Spring Plumbing Checkup

It is time to prepare your plumbing for Spring plumbing checkup.  It is important to check your water heater at least annually.  Checking it from Winter to Spring is a good time.  The ground will be warming up and temperatures are getting warmer so you may want to dial back the temperature on your water heater.  This will help save on your energy bill.  If you have drains that are not often used, it is important to assure that they are free of any blockages or debris.  Test them by pouring a bucket of water down the drain and see how long it takes to clear.  The longer it takes, the more likely you are to have a blockage and you may need to call in a professional.  Check your outdoor faucets.  Since they most likely weren’t used in the winter, you want to make sure they are working the way they are supposed to be.  This is the time you can find out if the faucet froze and get it repaired or replaced.  Seasonal preparation and maintenance is the best way to keep your home plumbing running smoothly all year long.  De Hart Plumbing Heating and Cooling, serving Manhattan Kansas, Junction City Kansas, Wamego Kansas and some outlying areas.