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Your Home Plumbing Checkup: Make This a Habit
Inspect your pipes Look for signs of dripping and corrosion in exposed pipes, such as supply lines for toilets and sinks, as well as lines leading to appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerator ice makers, and washing machines. Leaking fixtures may need replacement parts, such as a new O-ring or cartridge for a dripping faucet or a flapper for a leaky toilet. Sneak up on leaks Even if you don't see dripping, you may still have a problem. Wall or cabinet stains, rusty water,
Technical Focus: Sump Pumps
Sump pumps are designed to handle surface water and ground water (storm water) that accumulates around the building. They don’t handle sanitary waste liquids or solids. Sump pumps typically are installed when there is a risk of flooding grade or sub-grade areas. Exterior or interior perimeter foundation drainage systems may drain into a sump pump. Gutters and downspouts do not typically discharge into a sump pump system; this arrangement is risky because it brings outdoor sto
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