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Summer Housing Tips

Summer is the “home buying” season. Many new homebuyers find out too late that their dream home is riddled with water leakage or a poor plumbing system.

  • Check around the base of the toilet for signs of water damage (i.e.; rolled vinyl, black or white stains).
    To check for a “soft floor,” stand straddled over the toilet and rock back and forth on each foot. If the floor feels spongy, it is probably rotting or weakened.
  • Check to see how fast the toilet flushes.
  • Check for leaky or loose tiles by pressing on the walls where they come in contact with the bathtub. If the walls are soft, water may have created damage behind the tiles.
  • Turn on water in bathtub and in the kitchen sink. If there is a noticeable reduction in water volume, the piping in the house may need to be replaced because of calcium and mineral deposits.
  • If the home has a basement, check exposed piping for signs of leaking or recent repairs.
  • Find the main line cleanout and ensure that it is accessible.
  • Check the date of the water heater. The first four numbers of the serial number on the water heater are the month and year. Any heater over 15 years old is a candidate to be replaced.
  • A rusty water tank is a sign of pending problems.
  • Check to make sure that the garbage disposer and dishwasher connections are tight and leak free.
  • Survey the inside of cabinets (with a flashlight) for signs of water damage, warped cabinet bottom or stains. Make sure that traps and supply tubes are not leaking.
  • Check washing machine hoses for rupture. Turn valves on and off to test for leaks.
  • Standing water is another common problem resulting from leaky or broken pipes. Excess water in a yard may be coming from a damaged sewer line and may contain waste from the home. Standing water is not healthy for children or pets, and is a breeding ground for insects and germs.
  • Shut off water whenever leaving on vacation, turn water heater to vacation setting and shut off ice maker in refrigerator. Open dishwasher and washer doors.

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8612 Saxon Circle
Nottingham, MD 21236

info@wesplumbing.com

M-F: 9am - 6pm
Sat/Sun: Appointments/Emergencies

ACCREDIDATIONS
Master Plumbers/Gas Fitters

State of Maryland  #5922

Harford County  #291

Service Area

Baltimore Plumber ✦ Baltimore City Plumber ✦ Bolton Hill Plumber ✦ Abingdon Plumber ✦ Joppatown Plumber ✦ Perry Hall Plumber ✦ White Marsh Plumber ✦ Kingsville Plumber ✦ Bel Air Plumber ✦ Fallston Plumber ✦ Rosedale Plumber ✦ Essex Plumber ✦ Middle River Plumber ✦ Dundalk Plumber ✦ Canton Plumber ✦ Parkville Plumber ✦ Towson Plumber ✦ Timonium Plumber ✦ Lutherville Plumber ✦ Cockeysville Plumber ✦ Hunt Valley Plumber ✦ Sparks Plumber ✦ Pikesville Plumber ✦ Mt. Washington Plumber ✦ Rodgers Forge Plumber ✦ Stoneleigh Plumber ✦ and all other areas in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County

They're always on time and show up in uniform with a smile on their face. A true pleasure to work on my house. Great value A+++ highly recommended.

Javier P.

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