This upcoming year more than ever, we’re inspired with hope by the idea of a fresh start and what 2021 may bring. Many of us resolve to save money or become more active – but what about also getting your plumbing in shape? We’ve come up with five plumbing resolutions that we think everyone should try in 2021!
- Go green: It feels good to take care of the environment! If you’re thinking of doing a kitchen, bath or laundry room remodel this year, choose water-efficient faucets and shower heads, and/or place a point-of-use water heater in areas where you consistently run the taps to heat water up. Outdoors, you can install a drip-irrigation system instead of a new sprinkler or consider setting up your own rainwater harvesting system to use for watering plants or washing your car.
- Commit to maintenance: Any appliance in your home can be a hassle to replace. Anything with moving parts can break or wear down, so it’s important to keep up with maintenance! It’s better late than never.
- Flush your water heater: Ideally, your water heater should last between 10 and 15 years, but without proper maintenance, many fail after five or six years, sometimes causing significant damage to your home. An annual flush and comprehensive check to make sure all the parts are functioning well can help you avoid cold showers, save you money and extend the life of your water heater.
- Keep your drains clog-free: Nobody wants to deal with the hassle and expense associated with clogged drains. Take steps to prevent clogs before they happen by placing mesh screens or strainers in your sinks, tub or shower, etc., not putting anything down the drain or toilet that doesn’t belong (i.e. grease, baby wipes, razors, etc.), and by using non-corrosive, septic-friendly bacterial drain cleaners regularly.
- Install a water filter: Many people aren’t aware of what is in their water, and there are some things we can and should filter out, like sand, dirt and unhealthy chemicals. Whether you need a whole house sand separator to keep your drains, faucets and water heater free of sediment, or just want to eliminate chlorine in your shower with a filtered shower head, purer water is always a good thing!
