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Seasonal Tips
from
ABC
Plumbing
and
Rooter Company
Here are some tips to help you
make the most of each Season!
This page gives you some tips on
things you can do as a homeowner or renter to
protect against high water bills and potential
water damage. These plumbing inspections should
be done on a regular basis to prevent water
damage to your home. You can do these inspections
yourself, or call ABC Plumbing and Rooter and
we will assist you.
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ROC 153202 & 213278
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Call for Valley-wide service:
480-726-1600 or 602-404-2464 |
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Summer is in full swing now!
Be sure to take time to
protect your home from potential
water damage and high water
bills by performing these inspections:
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Test your main
valve (outside of the home)
by shutting it off and turning
it back on again.
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Test the safety
valve on the water heater. THIS
IS IMPORTANT! For a
graphic demonstration of how
important, read this news
article about
a water heater that exploded because the safety valve was
turned off.
learn
more 
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Also test
the emergency shut off valve
for each plumbing fixture in
your home. (Toilets, washing
machine, faucets, etc.)
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Visually inspect
all the supply lines. Look for
leaks, calcium deposits, kinked
lines and worn spots. Do this
on ALL water outlets. Check
the water lines to the washing
machine. It's a simple task
that can eliminate serious water
damage in your home!
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Flush the water
heater. Due to extremely hard
water in our area, you should
do this at least once per year.
Water heaters, without annual
maintenance, typically last
only four to seven years. Electric
water heaters require more frequent
maintenance than gas water heaters.
Check your water heater's top,
sides and bottom for signs of
corrosion or leakage.
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Make
sure the
flapper inside the toilet tank
is seating
properly and water is not constantly
running
to keep the tank filled. Rub
the flapper;
if black residue comes off
on your
hands, replace the flapper.
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Keep
your garbage
disposal sharp and clean by
running water
and adding a few cups
of ice while
running the disposal. NEVER
run the disposal
without water running, and
be sure to turn
the disposal off before
turning the water
off.
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Do
not use any caustic
drain cleaners
to maintain or
clear any drain
lines. Only use
environmentally
friendly, hazard
free, non-caustic,
consumer safe,
industry recommended
drain cleaners.
Most caustic
drain cleaners
cause damage
to your drain
lines and/or
create leaks!
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Replace
outside hose bibs
with easy-to-use
washerless, 1/4 turn
shut off valves.
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Consider
protecting
your home
with a
high limit
valve
to eliminate
pressure
spiking,
both in
the summer
and winter.
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Install
electronic
water
alarms
at
each
fixture.
They
will
sound
when
water
is
leaking.
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YOU DON'T
HAVE TO BET ON THE RACES
TO KNOW THESE TIPS
WILL HELP
We
hope you found the tips on this
page beneficial. These
tips encompass inspections
that every homeowner (and renter)
should perform on a regular basis
to protect against high water
bills and potential water damage.
Most homeowners employ fire protection
devices, but few take preventive
measures regarding water damage.
And WATER DAMAGE is as severe
as damage by fire. Protect your
home. Protect your treasurers.
These inspections can be carried
out by any homeowner but if you
prefer to have someone else perform
these inspections for you, just
give ABC Plumbing and Rooter a
call at 480-726-1600.
Remember too that
ABC Plumbing will perform a home
plumbing inspection for seniors
FREE of charge.
When you care enough
to have the highest quality and
the best service, it is an easy
bet: Just call ABC Plumbing and
Rooter, we do it all.
Be sure to ask about
our Plumbing Savings Program (PSP)
- it is a protection program that can
save you up to 20% on all plumbing
jobs.
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