Showing Some Love to Your Plumbing With Maintenance Tips and Care Suggestions

Regular Inspection

Nothing says you care about your pipes more than a regular inspection.

Visually check exposed fixtures for signs of corrosion and seeping water. Don’t forget the joints, hoses, and connections.

Inspect toilet flappers for rusted hinges or broken plastic pieces, which might cause the toilet to run constantly.

Inspect leak-prone areas, including under your sinks, around the toilets, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and near the water heater.

Consider adding an insulation layer to pipes exposed to cold air to prevent freezing and burst pipes.

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Preventing and Clearing Clogs

Use drain cleaners designed for specific clogs. Enzyme-based solutions work for organic blockages, including hair, while chemical-based cleaners handle grease buildup in kitchen environments.

Do-it-yourself solutions like the plunger usually solve minor clogs in sinks and toilets. Keep several sizes handy for each application.

In the kitchen, a baking soda & vinegar mixture applied regularly works to break down grease and food debris buildup. Use a cleaning interval appropriate for the cooking volume you do.

Avoid putting bones and foods with heavy fibers, such as celery or corn husks, down the garbage disposal. Heavy, greasy substances often solidify upon cooling and should be thrown in the trash instead.

Keep the disposal clean using ice cubes and salt to clean the blades, followed by grinding lemon peels for freshness. Always utilize cold water when running the disposal to keep debris mobile for easy flushing.

Installing drain screens in sinks and tubs also helps to catch hair and dirt that accumulates within pipes.

Proper Sealing

The integrity of your plumbing relies on an air-tight interior. Keep the air out and water in by properly sealing every connection.

Dripping faucets indicate worn-out washers or loose-fitting connections, maybe both.

Regularly inspect and replace these inexpensive but crucial parts to prevent annoying and costly drips, reducing your utility bill in the process.

Effective sealing prevents water from seeping into areas it shouldn’t. Create a barrier around fixtures and joints to keep out cold air during winter and maintain your plumbing’s efficiency.

Use caulking to ensure a watertight seal around sinks, tubs, showers, toilet bases, and windows.

When to Call Oh No Plumbing & Air Conditioning

We’re glad to assist you with any plumbing service, including the minor preventative tips we listed above. But what if something significant occurs?

Call your friends at Oh No Plumbing & Air Conditioning immediately at (602) 559-9055 if any of the following happens:

• Major Leaks
• Burst Pipes
• Toilet Failure
• Sewer Line Issues
• Water Heater Failure

We take pride in our attention to detail and transparently explain every emergency plumbing issue identified during service calls.

Our Family Plan ensures you’ll enjoy competitive rates and our ironclad commitment to quality on every product and service.