Chapel Hill Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in Chapel Hill is best done in July, since that is when the houses are empty and everything can be checked before a full household arrives back all at once.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Chapel Hill 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 the summer water bill on a Chapel Hill rental especially, since a house that should be using nothing at all is the easiest possible place to spot something running.

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

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in a Chapel Hill rental during term, and a camera inspection over the empty summer is the sensible time to do it while nobody is living in the house.

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 Chapel Hill and Orange County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush the water heater over the summer in a Chapel Hill rental while the house is empty, and be honest about whether the tank suits the number of people who will be living there.

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

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 Chapel Hill.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Chapel Hill go unnoticed by tenants and entirely unnoticed over an empty summer. Check every cabinet in July rather than waiting to be told about it.

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 Chapel Hill can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Chapel Hill depends on whether you own the place. A tenant should report rather than repair, and an owner should use the empty summer for anything substantial.

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 Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill any time you are not sure.

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