Lehigh Valley Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance across the Lehigh Valley starts with knowing your own municipality, since who serves you, who inspects and who is responsible past the line all depend on it.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley water bill against the same month a year earlier, since seasonal use shifts the figure, and know which authority to contact if it looks genuinely wrong.

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

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter across the Lehigh Valley, and in the older city housing a camera inspection every few years is worth doing given the genuine age of the pipe down there.

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 Lehigh Valley and Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every autumn across the Lehigh Valley, since Pennsylvania winters are long enough that the unit works hard for a considerable stretch of the year.

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

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 Lehigh Valley.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in the Lehigh Valley start at the connection points, and cabinets on exterior walls need attention each winter regardless of which municipality you are in.

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 Lehigh Valley can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line across the Lehigh Valley is generous on winter preparation and fixture parts. Where it stops is anything needing a permit, since those requirements vary locally.

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 Lehigh Valley in Lehigh Valley any time you are not sure.

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