Maintenance

Keeping your plumbing system in good working order is essential to your home. It prevents
water damage, eliminates the risk of flooding, and ensures that your appliances work as they
should. A plumber can help you with big projects like installing new pipes, but there are some
things you can do at home to maintain your plumbing system.

Check washing machine and dishwasher hoses

To check the hoses, turn the washing machine and watch for leaks around the hose connection. If
there is a leak, tighten the hose clamps with an adjustable wrench. If there is no leak, but you see
that either part of a clamp looks damaged or worn out, replace it with another clamp or tighten
the existing one with pliers.

If you have had problems with your dishwasher not filling correctly, check to make sure that its
water inlet valve isn't leaking by turning off its supply line to your home's water
supply and then opening up its drain valve so that water drains out when it fills up again.

If no leaks are found after performing this test, remove these two valves and clean them
thoroughly inside before reassembling them together.

If you leak your dishwasher hose, replace it with a new one. If the leak comes from underneath
the machine itself and has not been caused by any damage to the plumbing lines or valves inside
the appliance, check for signs of corrosion on their surfaces before trying any repairs.

Unclog drains

Drain clogs can be frustrating, but there are several ways to tackle them. The easiest way is to
use a plunger and plunge away. If that doesn't work, try using a drain snake or chemical
drain cleaner.

If you don't have any of these handy, you could always enlist the help of your roommate or
neighbour. Just make sure they know how much you want them to stop talking about their mom.

Install Mesh Drain Covers

Mesh drain covers are an excellent idea for your home. They can help prevent clogs in your
plumbing system and are easy to install. Mesh drain covers work well because they allow water
to flow freely through the openings without allowing hair, soap scum, and other materials to
build upon them.

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Since they are made of metal wire that's coated with some protective material, they don't rust or
corrode over time like regular steel would do if you were using this same product outside in an
environment exposed to the elements instead of indoors where it won't get wet very often (if at
all).

The best part about using a mesh cover is that most homeowners find that it only costs about $10
per piece, so installing several different types will only set you back around $50.
That's cheaper than hiring someone else who might charge you twice as much just because
he doesn't care about saving money as we do.

Maintain your water heater

You can do several things to keep your water heater running efficiently. First, check the
temperature setting on the thermostat. Most homes have a dial-type thermostat, but some have
digital controls that either set at a specific temperature or maintain it automatically based on
usage patterns.

And finally, if you have a gas water heater, check your pilot light regularly. If it goes out,
don't attempt to relight it yourself; instead, call an expert in plumbing and heating for
assistance.

Conclusion
We hope you've learned a few helpful tips to make plumbing maintenance easier. Remember,
with some know-how and some elbow grease. You can keep your home running smoothly.