Plumbing Tips For Kitchens And Bathrooms

"April showers bring May flowers"-- and the onset of spring. This means it's time for "spring cleaning." Don't limit spring cleaning to what can only be seen, your home's plumbing needs some TLC too!

Kitchen and Bathrooms

1.Check faucets for drips or leaks. Make repairs to save water. A drippy faucet can be costly and cause pungent odors and can turn in to deadly toxins.

2.Ensure that all drains have strainers to prevent hair, soap and debris from clogging the drain lines. This simple preventative maintenance can save thousands in the long run.

3.Check toilets for hidden leaks. Add six drops of food coloring to the toilet tank. If the toilet is leaking; color will appear in the bowl within 30 minutes. If it is in fact leaking, call us!

4.Inspect tank and bowl for cracks or leaks. Porcelain is durable, but when it is compromised, the structure is drastically weakened.

5.Exercise water supply valves under sinks and toilets to prevent them from sticking. Corrosion can render them useless if you let it go.

6.Make sure toilets flush properly. If the handle must be held down for a thorough flush or jiggled to stop the water from running you may need to replace worn tank parts. They're inexpensive and you'll notice a lower water bill. Jiggling the handle is never a fix.

7.Clean mineral deposits from shower head. Unscrew it and soak in vinegar or fill a plastic baggie with vinegar; place it over the shower head and hold in place with a rubber band. Soak overnight then remove and gently scrub with an old toothbrush to remove deposits. Again, preventative maintenance goes a long way!

For additional tips and assistance in keeping your home's plumbing system running in tip-top shape, contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072.