Prattville Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in Prattville has one autumn job that matters more than the rest, and it is disconnecting the hoses from the taps.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Prattville 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 Prattville water bill against the same month a year earlier, and look particularly at the month after any hard freeze.

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

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in Prattville in the ordinary year round way, quite separately from the winter preparation on the supply side.

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 Prattville and Autauga County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every autumn in Prattville, and insulate its lines at the same time if it stands in an unheated garage.

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

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 Prattville.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Prattville start at the connection points, and cabinets on an outside wall are the ones that get coldest.

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 Prattville can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Prattville is generous on hoses, insulation and covers. Where it stops is fitting a frost free tap through the wall.

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 Prattville in Prattville any time you are not sure.

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