Spring Plumbing Tips: Top 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Plumbing This Spring
You know how the old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” What those showers may also bring are excessive water and potential plumbing and drainage issues.
In order to ensure you survive the rainy season and stay dry, it’s important to maintain a seasonal plumbing regimen. Follow the tips below for an effective routine to clean your plumbing this spring.
Check for Leaks
Throughout the years and with the change of seasons, your faucets may develop leaks. To avoid any major issues, and save on your water bill, it’s wise to perform a simple self-check underneath the sink.
The fix could be as simple as tightening a bolt or adding a washer, although it could be an early indication of a more severe issue. If after you have checked your faucets and notice a simple fix doesn’t work, it may be time to call a professional.
Clear Your Drains
It’s not uncommon for drains to get backed up and clogged with hair and other debris. To avoid flooding issues, it’s important to inspect your drains thoroughly. You can do a general inspection by running water down the drain to ensure it flows through quickly.
If you notice the water is not moving swiftly through the drain or it’s starting to accumulate, it may be time to call a plumber. Plumbers will not only have the appropriate tools to rectify the drain issue but will have a proper and professional solution.
Clean Mineral Deposits
With drain issues, it’s also important to pay close attention to mineral deposits. These can occur over time and cause serious issues. Accumulations often occur on showerheads and faucets.
Generally, soaking them in vinegar for a few hours can clean them effectively. Be sure to work this into your spring-cleaning routine, as this should be done at least once per year to avoid the pesky mineral buildups.
Check Your Appliances
This one is very important, and unfortunately not done as often as it should be. Appliances such as your dishwasher and washing machine use hoses to transport water from your pipes to the appliance.
Sometimes, these hoses can become clogged or unattached causing backups and leaks. It’s important to inspect your appliances regularly to ensure the hoses 
remain connected. If you notice a backup or a disconnected hose, it’s important to call a plumber immediately.
Look for Toilet Leaks
Due to frequent use, toilets can spring leaks over time without us even realizing it. During your spring-cleaning routine, it’s important to check the ground near the toilet to ensure it remains dry.
It may also be a good idea to add a few drops of food coloring to your toilet tank. Let the food color sit in the tank for about 30 minutes.
If after you return and there is colored water in the bowl, you might have a serious leak on your hands. This can get very messy, so it’s best you call a plumber.
Taking a proactive approach to checking your plumbing to avoid major issues is key. Many major issues can be prevented so long as you incorporate a regular schedule to perform these checks. And always remember; when in doubt call a professional.
Spring is upon us, which means time to start your cleaning list for your West Covina home. Give Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer a Call at (626) 962-0885, and get assistance on your Spring list!