Ahhh the summer season has officially begun! The sun is radiating, the skies are bluer than ever, and the vacation mood is strong. The next few months are not only a shift in temperature, but also a lifestyle change – kids are out of school, you’ll most likely plan a vacation, or have more get-togethers than usual in your home. However, as you begin the hustle and bustle of summer, it’s important to also consider the lifestyle change your plumbing will endure during this time as well.
We’ve put together 4 tips to help keep your plumbing in check and when to call Crow’s Plumbing Service for help when something goes haywire in your home’s plumbing.
Tip #1 Your Pipes Will Expand this Summer
Remember the big winter storm of 2021- AKA snowpocalypse or snowmageddon? In the plumbing world, we remember it all too well. Frozen pipes cracked or burst in homes all across Austin, and plumbers were highly sought after to help get them fixed. In the winter time, the cold temperatures cause your pipes to contract. As the season changes to warmer temperatures, the heat causes your pipes to expand. In Texas, our summers can get blistering hot, and as your pipes react to this they become more vulnerable to cracks and breakages.
During the summertime, keep a lookout for leaks, water spots in your walls, floors, ceilings, or low water pressure. If you notice any signs that you may have a broken pipe in your home, schedule a call with a plumber so they can conduct a proper leak detection and, subsequently, leak repair.
Tip #2 Your Drains Will Be Busier Than Normal
If you have kids that are out of school, that means your house will be busier during the day when they would typically be in class. Or you may host a lot more gatherings during the summer season since the weather is a bit more inviting for festivities. The increased usage of your toilets and sinks can lead to higher susceptibility of backups and blockages. A great way to stay ahead of this is setting up a hydro jet service call. A hydro jet delivers high pressure water through your home’s drains to give them a good ol’ modernized cleaning. This is a great maintenance service that lessens the build up that inevitably happens inside your pipes. Of course, if you notice any water coming back up in your showers, sinks, toilets, etc. then give Crow’s a call so we can address it quickly.
Tip #3 Consider a Water Heater Flush
Just like in tip #2, you will most likely see increased usage of your pipes if you have kids that are on summer break. As you experience the uptick in water usage, you may want to consider getting a water heater flush to give your system a fresh start for a busy summer ahead. Whether a tank or tankless system, water heaters push water in and out of its main hub every day so that it can deliver the right temperature you need. Every time water goes through the system, it leaves behind minerals that build up through time. With a water heater flush, a plumber can clean out the system to remove those minerals ultimately leaving you with cleaner water for you and your family.
Tip #4 Check Your Water Quality, then schedule plumbing service
Every city has its own set of chemicals that can be found in their tap water. Simply put, do you know what’s in your tap water? Taking the time to understand what is in your water can help you better identify the solutions you need for your home to provide safer water usage. Visit EWG’s Tap Water Database and enter your zip code to see what is in your tap water. At the bottom of the page, they provide recommendations on water filtration treatments to combat the chemicals found in your specific area. When you’re ready to invest in a water filtration solution, give us a call, set up an appointment, and we can get that installed the same day.
Call Crow’s For All Your Plumbing Problems No Matter the Season
This summer whether you have a water heater problem, backed up drains, or water quality concerns, Crow’s offers a full suite of plumbing services to get all your plumbing issues addressed and the job done. Call Us or click the Schedule Online button on the top righthand corner!
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