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Summer Was Hard on Your Plumbing: What South Jersey Homeowners Should Check This Fall
When September rolls around, most homeowners are thinking about cooler weather, getting the kids back into a routine, and maybe finally turning the air conditioner off. Plumbing probably isn’t high on the list. But early fall is actually one of the best times to give your plumbing system a little attention. Summer can be surprisingly hard on a home’s plumbing. Between extra showers, watering the lawn, filling pools, running sprinklers, having kids home, hosting guests, and dealing with heavy summer storms, your plumbing system has spent the last few months working harder than usual. That extra use has a way of exposing problems that may have already been developing. And if you noticed something over the summer that didn’t seem quite right, September is a good time to deal with it before colder weather arrives. That Slow Drain Probably Isn’t Going to Get Better Maybe the kitchen sink started draining a little slower after a summer full of cookouts. Or you’ve noticed you’re standing in more water than usual by the end of a shower. It can be tempting to ignore a slow drain because, technically, it’s still draining. The problem is that a drain rarely slows down for no reason. Grease, soap residue, hair, food debris, and other material can gradually build up inside a line until water has less and less room to move. If multiple drains are acting differently at the same time, that deserves even more attention because the issue could be farther down the plumbing system. You don’t necessarily need to panic over every slow drain. But you also don’t want to wait until a drain stops moving altogether or wastewater starts coming back in the other direction. Take a Look at Your Outdoor Plumbing Outdoor faucets and hose connections get plenty of use during a South Jersey summer. Before you put the hoses away for the season, take a closer look at the hose bibs themselves. Is there dripping after you shut the water off? Does the faucet feel loose? Is there moisture where the pipe enters the house? A small outdoor leak can be easy to overlook when you’re constantly using the hose anyway. Once temperatures start dropping, however, exterior plumbing becomes something you want in good working order. September gives you time to address those problems without scrambling to do it the night before the first freeze….
The Plumbing Problems We See Most in Homes Built Before 1980
If you own an older home in South Jersey, you already know they come with…
What Happens Inside Your Pipes During South Jersey Heat Waves
When people think about heat waves, they usually think about air conditioning, electric bills, and…
The Real Reason Your Water Heater Suddenly Stops Keeping Up in Summer
A lot of homeowners assume water heater problems mostly happen during winter. But every summer,…
Whole-Home Water Softeners in South Jersey: Do You Really Need One?
If you’ve noticed white spots on your dishes, buildup on your faucets, or dry skin…
10 Common Plumbing Issues Homeowners Overlook (And Why They Matter)
Most major plumbing problems don’t start as emergencies. They start small—quiet signs that are easy…