1. Washing Machine Stress

Hotter weather means dirtier clothes and the need to wash them more often. This added work for your washing machine means an increased chance of component breakdown. Try to remain at home while your clothes are washing so that you can quickly turn the machine off and contact a professional plumber for assistance if something goes awry.

A few ways to prevent problems:

• Wash small loads as opposed to large loads.
• Inspect hoses behind the machine for leaks.
• Undo any kinks in the hoses.

2. Toilet Clogs

With friends and family visiting and your children using the restroom at home more while they are away from school on their summer vacations, the chances of troublesome toilet clogs will increase. Make sure your children know that things like wet wipes are not flushable – even if they say they’re flushable, you shouldn’t flush them.

3. Garbage Disposal Clogs

After your get togethers and cookouts during the warm weather months, you’ll have a lot of clean-up to do. Be careful about what exactly goes down your garbage disposal. Always run cold water for a few seconds both before and after you utilize your disposal to reduce chances of problems. Damage to the disposal device may require professional repairs or replacement.

Things to avoid putting down the disposal include:

• Cooking Oils
• Animal Bones
• Fruit Pits & Seeds
• Corn Husks & Other Fibrous Veggies

4. Sewer Line Problems

Heavy rain from summer storms can seep into your underground pipes through tiny cracks, which can lead to water backing up in your home. You will need professional plumbing assistance when a backup occurs.

5. Lawn Sprinkler Malfunctions

Only mow your lawn when the sprinkler system is turned off and the heads are underground, so you can avoid running them over and damaging them. Carefully inspect the sprinkler heads before the spring and summer irrigation season begins. Look for cracks that may result in leakage and wasted water in your irrigation system.

Call Combat For All Your Plumbing Services This Summer

Call us at (773) 724-9272 if you find yourself needing expert plumbing services for your home this summer. Whether it’s installation, maintenance or emergency repairs, we’ve got you covered. During a plumbing emergency, we strive to have one of our professional plumbers at your home within one hour of your call so we can fix your problem as soon as possible!