Sacramento Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in an old Sacramento house has to include the sump, since that single piece of equipment is what keeps the basement dry through a wet winter.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Sacramento should know exactly where their main water shutoff valve is and confirm it actually turns. In an emergency every second counts. If you cannot locate it or it is corroded and stuck have a plumber address it before you need it. It is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to protect your home.

Watch Your Water Bill Every Month

Watch your Sacramento water bill against the same month a year earlier, and use it to tell groundwater from a leak, since only one of them ever appears there.

A sudden increase with no change in usage almost always means a hidden leak. Our leak detection service in Sacramento finds the source fast before water damage compounds.

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in Sacramento, and a camera every few years is worth it here, since a cracked lateral below the water table takes groundwater in constantly.

A slow drain is the earliest warning sign of a blockage building. Clearing it early costs far less than clearing a full backup. Our drain cleaning team serves Sacramento and Sacramento County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every autumn in Sacramento, and check the base of the tank while you are down there, since a damp floor attacks it from underneath.

An annual flush extends tank life and keeps energy costs down. Learn more about water heater maintenance in Sacramento.

Never Put Grease Down the Drain

Grease cools and hardens inside your pipes regardless of whether you run hot water with it. Over time it builds up and catches everything else that goes down. Use a container and throw it in the trash instead. This single habit prevents a significant percentage of kitchen drain calls we get in Sacramento.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Sacramento start at the connection points, and in the basement test the sump by pouring a bucket into the pit before every wet season.

A quick check every few months catches small drips before they become cabinet damage or mold. If you find a leak our pipe repair team in Sacramento can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Sacramento is generous on testing the sump and fixture parts. Where it stops is diagnosing a wet basement, which needs the source established.

Some things are worth attempting yourself — a running toilet flapper, a slow drain you can snake. Anything involving your main line, water heater, or pipe repair behind walls is a job for a licensed plumber. Call PRO Plumbers of Sacramento in Sacramento any time you are not sure.

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