For an affordable plumber in Seattle call us today: (206) 317-7665 (www.affordableplumberseattle.com) If you are facing the task of caring for your home’s plumbing, then you should know that there are some basic needs you must cover in order to have a complete and functional plumbing system, as well as to keep your plumbing in tip top shape for years to come. Here is a top ten plumbing checklist for your home:

1. Top Ten Plumbing Checklist for Your
Home

2. Top Ten Plumbing Checklist for Your
Home

3. • Clean your showerheads.
•
Sediment buildup in your
showerheads can lower your
water pressure. Fortunately, it is
easy to remove shower heads
and
soak
them
in
a
calcium/lime/rust
agent
to
remove impeding sediment.

4. • Leaks.
• Leaks are fairly easy to
identify, but they might be
caused by a number of different
culprits. It is a good idea to keep
on a regular lookout for leaks, so
that you can prevent small
problems from growing into
larger problems.
To find
leaks, simply look for wet spots
in the walls and ceilings, and
puddles on the floor.

5. • Leaky faucets.
• Tighten all of your faucets
as much as you can and
make sure you don’t have
any water leaking out of
them.

6. • Mildew.
• This problem is a health hazard,
and is often the result of a
puddle of standing water that
has dried up. Standing water
may be indicative of a leak, so
watch for mildew.

7. • Drainage.
• Water should drain fast enough
that it swirls around when going
down. Watch for the swirl, and
listen for bubbling, to ascertain
whether or not your drains are
getting clogged.

8. • Corrosion.
• Not
only
can
corrosion
contaminate your water, but it
can also break down your
plumbing pipes at the joints and
fittings, leading to major
problems. Signs of corrosion
include green stains around
shutoff valves and fittings (or
orange/yellow stains, if you have
old steel pipes).

9. • Caulking.
• It is easy to see when
caulking
around
a
sink, tub, or toilet is coming
off. Maintain the caulking to
prevent leaks.

10. • Water heater.
• Clean the water heater as
needed to remove any sediment
that may be collecting at the
bottom.

11. • Water pressure.
•
Test all of your water faucets for
relatively high water pressure (as
compared to the rest of the
house). Low water pressure can
mean sediment buildup, or even
water line problems.

12. • Around your toilet.
• Check to see that the toilet
handle is tight enough, and
that water does not
continue to run long after
you have flushed the toilet.

13. • Your home’s plumbing is a major investment, and one that
you will need to last for many years to come. Don’t take any
chances with faulty plumbing materials or installation.
Call Affordable Plumbers in Seattle
at (206) 317-7665 today!