Now that the summer temperatures have been on the rise and the school year has come to an end, it is safe to say that we are in the throes of the summer season.
This is the time of year when families enjoy doing activities together like camping, hosting backyard barbeques, and going on extended family vacations out of town.
Did you know that during the summer months most households in the United States use up to 50% more water than in other seasons? This means that your plumbing system takes a lot more abuse during the summer months than during other times of the year, so it is important to make sure that it is well-maintained.
Here are some tips that you can use:
- Consider turning the water off to your home if you are leaving to go out of town. While most people think that a broken pipe or leak can only happen during the winter months – this plumbing disaster can actually happen any time of year and if it happens when you are out of town the damage could be severe.
- If you are any trees on your property that look like they might be encroaching on your sewer line, make sure to have your system video camera inspected to check and see the status of the root growth. Having tree roots grow into your sewer line can cause some serious problems.
- Be thoughtful of your washing machine and how you are using it during the summertime. It is not unusual to do several loads of laundry each day during the summertime because of the extra activity. Also, washing things like beach blankets and sleeping bags several times per month can be hard on your machine
With all of this extra activity, the plumbing system in your house will get used a lot more. And, that means that it could be at risk for malfunction or breakdown. The best way that you can help to prevent any kind of major plumbing issue is to be mindful of how you are using your plumbing system and keep it properly maintained.