Anniston Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in an older Anniston house includes knowing what it is made of, which a single test answers once and for all.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Anniston 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 Anniston water bill against the same month a year earlier, which covers leaks whatever the pipework is made of.

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

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in Anniston, and are the part of an older house least affected by whichever era it was plumbed in.

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 Anniston and Calhoun County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every autumn in Anniston, since it holds standing warm water and that is worth turning over regularly.

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

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 Anniston.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Anniston start at the connection points, and running the tap briefly each morning clears standing water.

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 Anniston can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Anniston is generous on testing and running taps through. Where it stops is replacing supply pipe in the walls.

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 Anniston in Anniston any time you are not sure.

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