Toilet Overflow - At least once in
life we all get to experience the toilet overflowing. We flush it
and then stand there and watch it happen, believing all the time
that the water really isn't going to go over the edge. Some quick
action can prevent an overflow. When you sense it coming, quickly
remove the tank lid and reach down and push the flush valve closed.
It covers the tennis ball-sized opening in the bottom of the tank.
Emergency over! Now all you have to do is unclog the toilet.
Stopped Drains - Most homeowners face stopped-up
drains from time to time. If the drain doesn't clear then you
have to deal with a stopped drain full of caustic drain cleaner.
Let the drain cleaner be the last choice. Try the plunger. If
all efforts fail, call a plumber. Never use Chemicals to clean
your drain
Stop Valves - Plumbing stop valves or cut-offs
can be found in various locations about the house. the most important
one is the main water cut-off. Know where it's located. Major
damage from a plumbing mishap can be avoided if you can get the
water shut off quickly. Ball Valves are highly recommended for
their ability to turn on & off in an instant
Make your water heater last longer - Once a year,
it is advisable to open the drain tap on your Hot Water Heater
(domestic hot water) and drain the tank until the water is clear
in order to flush the sediment that sits on the bottom of the
tank. You should get brownish water for the 1st few seconds. Caution
: the drain tap might drip after you shut it off. Get a 3/4 inches
hose bib cap and screw it over the tap.
Twice yearly, open and close all shut valves –
main (at meter), at toilets, above hot water tank, under all faucets
(if any). This will keep them free of sediment and will allow
them to be closed if needed.
On dial of water meter, there are usually two needles, the smaller
is very sensitive and if movement is detected, this indicates
water is being wasted, assuming no water is being used at the
time of checking.
Put a bit of food coloring in each toilet tank. Without flushing,
watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl.
It's not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of
these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. And that's more than 30,000
gallons a year!
Does your garbage disposal smell?
Grind Ice Cubes & Lemons with Baking Soda to Freshen it right
up
Going away this spring or summer? No one
going to be home? Shut your water down before you leave. Ask
us about
changing your Valves to Ball Valves to shut your
water off simply & easily.
BE SAFE NOT SORRY!
Replace your water heater before it leaks!. The average
lifespan of a water heater is 8-12 years. If your water heater
is in this time frame it is time to replace it.
These helpful hints are brought to you by Aquality Plumbing &
Heating Co.
Remember we are in business to service you !!!!!
