New Year’s resolutions often aim to get things in shape whether it’s your muscles or your home’s plumbing. Regular plumbing maintenance can make your pipes and fixtures last longer, giving you full use and value for the money paid.
You could come up with a list of plumbing tasks to have done in the new year. We chose the following three because the costs are pretty economical and will help you save money by cutting your water bill and plumbing repair costs throughout the year.
1. Treat Your Pipes to Hydro Jetting
You might have sinks and showers that drain slowly or a kitchen drain that’s a few food scraps away from clogging. In these cases, your pipes could benefit from hydro-jet cleaning. Hydro jetting is like scraping the insides of your pipes clean, and it can remove years of builtup gunk lining the walls of your house’s pipes.
Over time, your plumbing pipes narrow because of the build up of food, dirt, bacteria, invading tree roots, and more. The high-pressure water used in hydro jetting cleans all of these things out. Afterward, your drains will work like you have brand-new pipes.
Hydro jetting is chemical-free, safe for the earth and your pipes, and affordable. Plus, you’ll save money on the plumbing repairs you won’t need all year!
2. Schedule Maintenance for Your Water Heater
Your home’s water heater plays an important role in the household, providing daily hot showers and hot water for dish washing and laundry.
Water heaters last, on average, from six to 13 years, and if your water heater is maintained at least once a year, you can expect yours to last at the long end of the spectrum.
Water heater maintenance includes flushing to remove built-up sediment and replacing the corrosion-preventing anode rod if needed. Sometimes a simple visual inspection shows that water is leaking or your water heater shows signs of corrosion.
Your water heater technician will also check for loose screws, gaskets, and bolts to ensure the water heater doesn’t start leaking.
3. Update Old Plumbing Fixtures
If you want to feel like your home is refreshed for the new year, consider updating your old, worn-out plumbing fixtures. Kitchen faucets typically last 10-15 years, and although bathroom faucets might last even longer, they can still show signs of wear. Leaky faucets can increase your home’s water consumption by up to 10%.
Give your bathroom and kitchen a remodeled feel by changing out the faucets. You can also replace older, inefficient showerheads with models that use less water yet provide more force for a more satisfying shower experience.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says showering accounts for more than 17% of all the water used in the average family home. More efficient showerheads, faucets, and toilets that use less water are good for the planet, renew your bathroom décor, and cut down your water bill.
Keep Your Resolution
This year, make a New Year’s resolution to invest in having the plumbing in your house inspected and maintained so that you can skip the expensive repairs and replacements.
Your plumber can spot and correct issues before they become more significant problems. Licensed, experienced plumbing professionals will go the extra mile to ensure that you’re satisfied with their work.
Call Frausto Plumbing in Compton, CA for today regular maintenance, drain cleaning service, and help with all of your other plumbing resolutions in the new year.
