Athens Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in Athens works best on the academic calendar, since the summer gap between tenancies is the one window when a rental house is empty and everything can actually be checked.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Athens 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 the water bill on an Athens rental month over month, since it is frequently the only way a running fixture reaches the owner at all when no tenant is paying for what it wastes.

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

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter a great deal in an Athens rental, since several households of habits pass through the same house. A camera inspection between tenancies is the sensible time to do it.

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 Athens and Clarke County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush the water heater every summer in an Athens rental while the house is empty, and be honest about whether the tank actually suits the number of people who will be living there.

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

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 Athens.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Athens rentals start at the connection points and go unnoticed by tenants for months. Check every cabinet during the summer turnover rather than relying on being told.

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 Athens can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Athens depends on whether you own the place. A tenant should report rather than repair, and an owner should use the empty summer for anything more than a fixture part.

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 Athens in Athens any time you are not sure.

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