Granite City Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in Granite City includes knowing where your curb stop is, since an emergency is no time to be searching.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Granite City should know exactly where their main water shutoff valve is and confirm it actually turns. In an emergency every second counts. If you cannot locate it or it is corroded and stuck have a plumber address it before you need it. It is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to protect your home.

Watch Your Water Bill Every Month

Watch your Granite City water bill against the same month a year earlier, since a service line leak shows only there.

A sudden increase with no change in usage almost always means a hidden leak. Our leak detection service in Granite City finds the source fast before water damage compounds.

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in Granite City, and the sewer lateral has its own boundary quite separate from the water one.

A slow drain is the earliest warning sign of a blockage building. Clearing it early costs far less than clearing a full backup. Our drain cleaning team serves Granite City and Madison County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every autumn in Granite City, which is plainly on your side of every boundary there is.

An annual flush extends tank life and keeps energy costs down. Learn more about water heater maintenance in Granite City.

Never Put Grease Down the Drain

Grease cools and hardens inside your pipes regardless of whether you run hot water with it. Over time it builds up and catches everything else that goes down. Use a container and throw it in the trash instead. This single habit prevents a significant percentage of kitchen drain calls we get in Granite City.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Granite City start at the connection points, and are unambiguously the homeowner’s to deal with.

A quick check every few months catches small drips before they become cabinet damage or mold. If you find a leak our pipe repair team in Granite City can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Granite City is generous on locating and clearing access. Where it stops is the buried service line.

Some things are worth attempting yourself — a running toilet flapper, a slow drain you can snake. Anything involving your main line, water heater, or pipe repair behind walls is a job for a licensed plumber. Call PRO Plumbers of Granite City in Granite City any time you are not sure.

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