Fall brings some cooler temps, a bit more precipitation, and fallen leaves. While we do not see drastic changes, fall still requires at least some of our attention. And it’s not just pumpkin-themed decor and hot pumpkin spice Starbucks drinks that will help ring in the new season. Your plumbing requires a few adjustments as well. In this blog, we’ll discuss our most helpful tips and tricks for your plumbing.
Plumbing Prep for Fall:
1. Remove your garden hose from the yard. To ensure your garden hose is useful to you next summer when temperature start to rise, make sure your garden hose is stored properly. Remove it from the spigot, drain it and place it in temperature-regulated storage. A hose that is left to face the elements will be subject to any leftover water freezing inside and damaging the interior.
2. Turn off your hose spigot and the inside water supply. Before temperatures drop (be sure you're checking the lows daily), properly turn your home’s exterior water spigots off. Take note of any bibbs that leak and attend to them accordingly. You may even consider a frost-proof spigot if you live in an area that will consistently see such chilly weather.
3. Check and prepare your sewage system for the upcoming season. You may know that Fall and Winter bring lots of hustle and bustle. And maybe a guest or two…or 12. So, this is a critical time in which you should check your sewage system and ensure its proper function before the busy season to come. You can call one of Knight's Plumbing trusted technicians for your preventative maintenance and to check for any issues.
4. Attend to your Water Heater. While in the summer months, a warm shower was far from essential, even a slight temperature drop will renew their necessity. And so, make sure that your water heater is operating correctly for when you need and want it most.
5. Clear your gutters of all debris. Fall brings fallen leaves (if you have more than palm trees in your yard) and winter brings precipitation. So, to promote proper water drainage and avoid any water damage, be sure that your gutters are doing their job. This begins by ensuring that they are clear of debris of all sorts.
Maintenance and routine checks will promote the long life of your plumbing systems and guarantee their proper function through the upcoming months. So be sure that these crucial steps do not go overlooked. If you come across any issues that require a professional fix, be sure to reach out to us at Knight's Plumbing. We are Clear Lakes most trusted local plumbers, and we promise to attend to your home’s needs with professionalism and expertise. Call us today! 281-480-0733