Preventative maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your bathroom plumbing in good shape. Follow these simple tips to maintain smooth operations for all fixtures, and reduce repair expenses.

Unexpected puddles around your home could indicate hidden leaks that could cause water damage and mold growth. Here are some helpful tips for finding and fixing these insidious leaks.

Leaks

An unattended leak in a pipe can quickly lead to significant water damage over time, while mold and mildew issues could develop as a result of going undetected. A professional plumber can repair this leak while installing new fixtures to avoid future issues.

Leaking showerheads and faucets often indicate mineral buildup in their fixtures. Regularly soaking your fixtures in vinegar could help with this problem; if that does not do the trick, replacement might be required.

Toilets can often become leaky and clog-prone over time, but this problem can be avoided with routine maintenance. Installing a drain catcher, using homemade drain cleaner (1:1 ratio of baking soda and vinegar), and replacing worn flappers all contribute to keeping these issues under control.

Ice can easily cause your plumbing pipes to freeze and burst, particularly if they’re exposed or poorly insulated. Protect your plumbing during winter by insulating pipes and leaving cabinet doors open so warm air can circulate more freely.

Clogs

Clogged drains and toilets can be an immense frustration. If not addressed quickly, they may lead to flooding and costly water damage if left unaddressed. Luckily, there are ways you can prevent such issues in the first place.

Keep your kitchen, shower and tub drains free of hair, soap scum and other debris by using drain strainers, flushing wipes only down the toilet, avoiding pouring grease or oils down drains, and regularly scheduling professional drain cleaning services to maintain optimal flow and efficiency.

Frozen and burst pipes are common plumbing problems during the winter, but they can also occur during warmer weather if your home is not adequately insulated. To protect your plumbing, insulate exposed pipes, keep cabinet doors open under sinks and replace worn-out washers as soon as possible. Installing low-flow fixtures like faucets and showerheads can also reduce water use significantly.

Bad Smells

From making hot cocoa and morning coffee to midnight snack runs, kitchen plumbing plays a pivotal role. Leaky faucets or smelly garbage disposals can quickly turn this workhorse into a household hassle if left neglected; but regular preventative maintenance will go a long way towards keeping this vital system in top form.

Odors emanating from your sink or toilet may be more than simply annoying; they could indicate serious problems with your sewer line that require immediate attention to prevent potential water damage, mold growth and costly repairs. Don’t ignore warning signs from these unpleasant odors as they could indicate serious issues with your sewer system that require immediate resolution or costly repairs.

Clogged drains are an ever-present plumbing concern. To keep them unclogged of hair and soap scum build-up, regularly cleaning showerheads, faucets and sink aerators is key to keeping drains free from build-up. Instead of reaching for chemical drain cleaners which could potentially harm pipes over time, pour baking soda followed by vinegar down your drains for a fizzing reaction that helps loosen mild clogs; otherwise consult with a professional plumber in Maple Grove.

Water Bills

An unexpected spike in your water bill despite no change to water usage may indicate a leaky pipe, even a minor one, that’s wasting water and significantly raising utility costs. A professional plumber can identify leaky pipes quickly to repair them before further damage occurs.

Slow or clogged drains are often caused by hair, soap scum and other debris building up in your bathroom drains. A DIY solution combining baking soda and vinegar (1:1 ratio) may help eliminate irritating clogs between plumbing maintenance appointments.

Installing Energy Star-labeled showerheads and faucets in your bathrooms can significantly lower your water consumption and bills, as well as boost performance of older fixtures to help make them more energy-efficient. Our plumbers offer professional fixture installation without disrupting service or shutting off water – plus, we will meet all local building codes and safety regulations applicable to Maple Grove properties.