3 Common Plumbing Issues To Look Out For This Spring

Now that spring has finally arrived, and summer is just around the corner, many homeowners out there are spending a bit of time enjoying the milder weather and getting some things done around the house. If you are like most homeowners, and have spring cleaning list that stretches to the floor, the last thing you probably want to do is add more to it, but this spring, one of the most important things you can do for your home is spare some time and take a close look at your plumbing system. While spring might not seem like the time of year when you have to worry about plumbing issues, there are several issues that tend to pop up in the spring that you will want to be on the lookout for. To help you identify what those issues are, and how best to avoid them, our team of professionals have taken the time to compile several of the most common into this handy list for you to read.

Check Your Toilets

While a leaking toilet can be a nuisance to deal no matter what time of year it occurs, many of these kinds of issues are commonly found in the spring after the thaw. Water leaking from around your toilet can obviously be a serious threat to the health of the flooring, walls, and any other features around it, but one side effect of leaks that you might not think of is how much they can cost you in additional charges on your monthly water bill. While a bit of dripping might not seem like much, it will likely be happening constantly, hour after hour, each and every day. Over time, all of that dripping water can add up, and the issue can be compounded if you have multiple toilets or faucets with the same problem. Take a close look in and around your toilets this spring to ensure that you are losing water unnecessarily.

Protect Your Sewer Lines From Growing Roots

Spring is the growing season, as we all know, but your vegetable garden and your flowers aren’t going to be the only things spreading their roots in search of water this spring season. The trees around your property are going to be beginning their search for nutrients and moisture as well this spring, and sometimes this search can take their roots right into your sewer lines if you aren’t careful. Once inside your lines, tree roots can cause a number of serious issues, including complete blockages and even damage to the pipe itself. Once inside, they can be a serious pain to remove, which is why you should take the time this spring to look around your yard, and make note of any trees that are growing too near your sewer lines. If you do encounter a problem, have a plumbing professional come out right away to correct the issue before it becomes too severe.

Inspect Your Faucets

Leaking faucets are never a discovery you want to make in your home, and they can be even more of a nuisance when you discover that they’ve been leaking into your cabinets, drawers, and behind your walls. As things continue to heat up this spring, the conditions in your home for mold and mildew to form are only going to get more and more prevalent, and a leaking faucet can provide them with the perfect catalyst to start growing and doing damage to your home. Take the time this spring to inspect your faucets, and if you find any water leaking into areas it isn’t supposed to, call in a professional right away and have them get to the bottom of the issue.