9 Wise Things to Do to
Prolong the Life of Your
Home’s Plumbing System
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Your plumbing plays a significant role
in your home. A plumbing problem
like a small leak can become a
substantial problem if not fixed
quickly.
That can be a major headache for you.
If you don’t want to experience a
plumbing disaster, we’ve listed
plumbing tips to help you.
1. Know Where the Main Valve is.
You might be wondering why this is
essential. When a water pipe bursts in
your home, the first thing you should
do: shut off the main valve.
Shutting off the valve prevents
further water damage before help can
arrive. If tools are needed to shut off
the valve, store them near the area for
easy access.
2. Know Where to Shut Off Any
Plumbing Fixtures and Water-
Reliant Appliances.
Knowing how to shut off the
individual fixtures may seem like a lot
of work, but knowing this will come
in handy when there’s a risk of
flooding in your home.
You should know if there are valves
connected to your toilets, bathtubs,
and sinks.
Besides that, you should also know
how to shut off washing machines
and other appliances that require
water to work.
3. Do a Maintenance Check on
Your Pipes.
It won’t hurt to check your water
pipes or valves from time to time for
any signs of corrosion.
If you notice green, orange, or yellow
stains, call a professional plumber
and have those plumbing parts
replaced. If not prevented, it could
result in a more expensive solution.
4. Maintain the Water Pressure.
Check your pressure gauge and see if
the water pressure is between 40 psi
to 85 psi. Any psi higher than that
range can place unnecessary stress on
your pipes.
If you don’t have one, you can call
experts to install a pressure regulator.
You can also ask them for tips on how
to adjust it properly.
5. Avoid Flushing Unnecessary
Things Down the Toilet.
The temptation may hit to flush some
things down the toilet that aren’t
supposed to be flushed.
If you’ve flushed a piece of toilet paper
once and t