The Best Plumbing Resolutions for a Hassle-Free Year
Your family grew by one last year. Everyone fits comfortably in your Costa Mesa home, but things have been chaotic as you establish your new routine. One thing that’s fallen to the bottom of your to-do list is home maintenance.
You know your plumbing is overdue for some TLC. The last thing you want to deal with is a plumbing emergency while taking care of a newborn. How can you stay on top of plumbing maintenance without adding extra stress to your routine?
Create a Plumbing Routine
Caring for a newborn with other young kids running around is not for the faint of heart. Trying to remember the laundry list of home maintenance dos and don’ts on top of that can get overwhelming. The best way to stay on top of maintenance is to create a routine.
For instance, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to schedule routine plumbing inspections and drain cleanings.
A comprehensive plumbing inspection guarantees no hidden problems with your faucets, water heater, and other plumbing fixtures go unnoticed. You’ve been doing laundry for what feels like every day, but unless you go looking for it, you probably won’t see that your washing machine hose is starting to crack. We will see that and get it replaced before you wash another load of baby clothes and find your laundry room floor getting washed instead.
Just like you don’t have time to check every hose and valve in your home, it can be easy to overlook the signs of clogged drains. Did the kids’ bathtub drain a little slower, or were you just so tired that you thought you were seeing things? Is your sink actually getting clogged more, or are you just relying on your garbage disposal more?
The truth is, it’s very easy for drain lines in Orange County to clog with mineral build-up due to our hard water or displaced debris from the rain. An annual hydro jet drain cleaning service keeps your drains free of obstacles and sticky mineral scaling that reduce the efficiency of your drains and clog up your appliances.
Preventative Plumbing Safety
Annual inspections are great, but do you know what’s even better? Getting them for free by becoming a member of our Home Protection Membership!
Not only do members get an annual water-heater tune-up and leak inspection, but they also receive 10% off on replacement equipment and fixtures. The only thing better than keeping your plumbing running efficiently and safely is keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket!
That’s not the only way to proactively protect your home. Installing an automatic water shut-off valve takes away the worry of unseen leaks, water damage, or leaving on vacation and coming back to find water moved into your wood flooring. This device is attached to your main water line and monitors every single drop of water that enters your home.
If you have a leak, even as small as a drop per minute, you’ll get an alert sent right to your phone! Even if you’re hundreds of miles away and can’t get home fast enough to shut off your water, this device can automatically shut it off until you can fix it. If your toddler sneaks into the bathroom, turns on the sink faucet, and leaves it on, it’ll let you know that, too!
Similar to a water shut-off valve, we recommend an automatic gas shut-off too! These devices monitor your gas system for anything out of the ordinary, which is a must if you live in California. Gas leaks pose an immediate safety risk to you and your family. There are some warning signs that you may have a gas leak, but with an automatic shut-off valve, your gas line will be turned off automatically in the event of a major earthquake.
Peace of Mind Plumbing with Barker and Sons
At Barker and Sons, we’re committed to keeping your plumbing system efficient, so you don’t even have to think about it. You want to take care of your family, and we want to take care of your home. Reach out to us today so we can prepare your plumbing system for the year ahead.
