Brian Ripp ~ Your Bay Area & Fremont Real Estate & Financial Agent

Plumbing problems like a clogged drain or smelly garbage disposal can be inconvenient, but are fairly simple to correct on your own.  Other problems require you to hire a professional and can be quite costly.  To avoid plumbing problems, both small and extensive, keep the following maintenance and preventative suggestions in mind:

In the kitchen:

·         Never pour grease down the drain. Wipe congealed grease from pans with a paper towel before rinsing in the sink.

·         Do not put such foods in your garbage disposal as coffee grounds, celery, corn husks, pumpkin or squash, banana peels, raw meat, bones, rice or pasta.

·         Vacuum your refrigerator’s coils regularly to help it cool more efficiently.

In the bathroom:

·         Put strainers in your tubs and showers to trap hair and keep drains flowing smoothly; be sure to clean them regularly.

·         Do not attempt to flush facial tissues, sanitary products or diapers.  Anything other than toilet paper should be thrown away in the trash, not the toilet.

In the garage:

·         Check your water meter when no water is being used, then check it again several hours later. If you notice a significant change in the reading, you may have an undetected water leak.

·         Annually check the hoses on your washing machine for signs of creacking or weak sots.  Replace if needed.

Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI, Broker – your Bay Area Realtor

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