How Are You Keeping Your Pipes Healthy this Spring?

Ah, springtime! The season of April showers, May flowers, and annual plumbing inspections! You don't usually think of plumbing inspections when you think of spring? Well, you should!

Early spring is the best time of the year to schedule a plumbing inspection. Once spring gets into full swing, you can expect those April showers to bring more than just May flowers.

They'll also bring added stress to your plumbing system, such as rust and corrosion caused by pooling water. Want to learn more about how rain can impact your plumbing and how plumbing inspections can help? Then keep reading!

Don’t Let a Broken Pipe Ruin Your Garden

Planting a garden in the spring is a great new hobby to take up, but if it rains just a little too much, your garden can be ruined before you know it! But how can rain kill a garden? Aren't April showers supposed to bring May flowers?

While it's true that flowers need water (which can be produced naturally by rain), excessive rainfall can cause the earth to soften. This not only disrupts the anchoring of the flowers and plants in your garden, but it can also cause the ground around your pipes to shift, leading to pipes collapsing or breaking.

Broken pipes under the foundation of your home are commonly known as slab leaks, and because they are often hard to spot, slab leaks can end up causing thousands of dollars in damage to your property.

Keep Watch Over Your Sewer System

Monitoring the condition of your sewer system is just as important as keeping up with the condition of your water pipes, if not more.

If there is a problem that is causing your home sewer pipes to not drain efficiently, such as a severe clog, for example, there will only be so much water and sewage that your pipes can hold. Add to that problem an excess of rainwater falling in your yard, and your sewer pipes are sure to overflow back into your home!

Sewage backup can lead to health risks related to E. coli and other bacteria, as well as severe flooding in your home that might require professional cleanup. A professional flood cleaning service can cost anywhere from $500 to upwards of $10,000, depending on the severity of the flood.

Call For Plumbing Inspection Before It’s Too Late!

Now, don't freak out about all the damage you didn't know rain could do to a plumbing system! The truth is that in most cases, plumbing isn't in bad enough condition for a few showers to ruin your spring.

However, the only way to really know what kind of state your plumbing is in is to schedule a professional plumbing inspection. Inspections can ensure that your pipes are healthy enough to withstand the heavy rainfall this spring!

Spring is a beautiful season filled with colorful flowers and, yes, a few showers too. Have you had any significant experiences dealing with spring showers in past years? Leave your rainy day stories in the comments below! And remember, to prevent backed up sewers and broken pipes this spring, call Bud’s Plumbing & Repair Service at (812) 618-9638 to schedule a professional plumbing inspection in Evansville, IN.

Get Ready for Spring with Our 4 Outdoor Plumbing Tips and Tricks

Spring is the perfect time to tackle cleaning and home renovation tasks that you may have put off over the winter. Now that it’s beginning to get warmer and the days are longer, your family will want to spend more time together outside enjoying your yard and garden.

Know what an important part of keeping your lawn and garden in great shape is? Your outdoor plumbing. Just like your indoor plumbing, your outdoor plumbing needs maintenance to prevent leaks and water damage. Here is how to proceed.

Do Faucets Need Repair?

A dripping faucet will waste a great deal on your home. The same can be said for a dripping faucet outside your home. Inspect your outdoor faucets and look for water or rust, which means that you’ve got a leak somewhere.

To check if you’ve got a leak in the pipe attached to the faucet, turn it on. Place your finger firmly on the spigot to block the water flow.

If you can do this with the pressure of your finger, then you don’t have a leak. However, if you can block the flow, you’ve got a problem. Contact your Evansville, IN plumber for help.

Irrigation System Maintenance

Water leaks in the lines of your sprinkler system are common. How do you know if this is happening to you?

Look for sunken patches, dead patches of grass or pooling water. Check the regulator and replace batteries. Make sure the date and time setting are as you want them.

For better water conservation, water in the evening or early morning. Check that the valve boxes haven’t been tampered with by rodents, who love to nest inside. If there is water, it is a cause for concern.

Are the Hoses OK?

Always take the hoses off of the hose bibs in the winter. Inevitably, a little bit of water stays inside the hose and the spigot. When it freezes, it can cause the hose to rupture and water to leak into your home.

Before you unroll the hoses for the spring and summer, make sure that they aren’t cracked. Also, make sure that the nozzle fits snugly in the hose bib.

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