Summers in the Ozarks can be real scorchers. More outdoor activities and higher temperatures can put additional stress on your plumbing. Whether you're filling up the pool or turning on your sprinklers, it's a good time to perform some plumbing checkups and maintenance on your plumbing systems that will be getting extra use over the summer months.
Every season brings with it an important set of plumbing tasks to take care of, as well as potential plumbing troubles. Here are some summer tips to keep in mind to avoid having issues with your plumbing in Springfield Missouri.
Check Your Garbage Disposal
Summer cookouts means more of our favorite summer foods. Now is a good time to make sure your garbage disposal is working properly. First of all, remember what popular summer foods don’t mix well with your disposal. Corn cob strands can get caught in the blades. Large bones can damage the blades or clog the drain. Pits from fruits and vegetables can be damaging as well.
Next, keep your garbage disposal well maintained. To keep your disposal’s blades nice and sharp, consider running ice cubes through it. Not only does grinding up ice cubes sharpen the blades, but it cleans them as well.
Check Your Irrigation System
When the temperatures heat up, you'll need to water your lawn on a regular basis to keep it green. Running your irrigation system more often can be costly if your irrigation system isn’t well-maintained. Leaky sprinklers can run up your water bill and make a mess in your yard, so check each sprinkler head to make sure there are no leaks.
If any sprinkler heads are cracked or damaged, you can try to repair them on your own. But if the problem runs deeper, with a hard to track down leak in your underground water lines, you might need to reach out to a Springfield, Missouri plumber.
Check Your Washing Machine Hoses
More outdoor summer activities leads to more changes of clothes. That means an uptick in your laundry activity. Can your washing machine handle the heavier loads? Take some time to inspect your washer’s hoses for bulges or cracks. Make sure everything is connected securely.
This might be a good time to replace the hoses on your washing machine. They typically need to be replaced every few years. If a washing machine hose bursts, you'll have a giant mess on your hands.
Don’t let potential plumbing problems make your summer a bummer. Take care of any potential plumbing issues before they begin and call on a professional plumber in Springfield, Missouri to fix any minor plumbing problems before they get worse.
Whatever the time of year or the temperature, United Plumbing is ready to help with all your plumbing needs.