Health & Fitness
5 Preventative Measures to Avoid Plumbing Emergencies
Avoid a damaging and expensive plumbing emergency with these five easy tips.
Plumbing emergencies are a sure way to ruin your day. But, by taking some steps now you can avoid problems and expensive repairs later. Preventative care and maintenance are important to making sure your plumbing system works correctly and avoiding emergencies.
- Insulate Your Pipes
- Be Cautious with Your Drains
- Perform Regular Maintenance Checks
- Keep Tools Nearby
- Know Where Your Shutoff Valve Is
Taking good care of your appliances, fixtures and drains can help you avoid an emergency. Things like frozen pipes, burst pipes and clogged drains can be avoided by using insulation and by being careful how you use your drains. Keeping tools close at hand can help you make simple fixes like clearing a clogged toilet or tightening a pipe. It's absolutely essential that you know where your water shutoff valve is so you can turn the water supply off if you have an emergency.
For more information on avoiding a plumbing emergency, visit the Pat Dolan Plumbing website. Regardless of preventative care, emergencies still happen. For 24/7 emergency service, contact us. We are a Long Island plumber with training and experience.
