Plumbing Tips
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All home owners must know the location
of their stop valve on the incoming water
supply main. This area should never be
obstructed because the quickest time it
takes to turn off the water will prevent
water damage to your house.
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After locating the main water supply
turn-off, identify and label all other stop
valves, periodically checking that they are
working correctly.
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Locate all drain valves by which you can
empty your water and central heating systems
once the source of heat has been
extinguished.
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Check that all exposed heating pipes and
storage system are properly insulated,
particularly in the basement, roof space or
attic. Uncovered copper pipes will not
efficiently heat your house.
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Inspect your cold water storage system
(tank) regularly and, if it is metal, make
sure it is not corroding. Call us if you
happen to notice any signs of a problem.
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Check the condition of flexible
hosepipes to plumbed-in domestic appliances
that are located under all sinks at regular
intervals. A good rule of thumb is to twists
all shut of values on and off at least twice
a year.
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Dripping taps and ball valves are a sure
sign that your plumbing system requires
maintenance. To avoid them becoming major
problems, call us (973-423-4862) immediate
without delay.
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Have central heating boilers and other
heating appliances serviced once a year.
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Please keep our telephone number
(973-423-4862) in a prominent
place incase any plumbing emergencies occur.
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