Avoiding a Summer Plumbing Nightmare Lookout For These Top 5 Summer Plumbing Issues:

1. Damaged Sprinklers:

In Ground Lawn sprinkler systems are convenient time saver that simplifies lawn maintenance all season long. Due to the nature of their location, sprinkler systems need to be inspected and maintained to ensure they are properly functioning. One common issues with a sprinkler systems occurs when the sprinkler head is accidentally run over with a lawnmower – be cautious when mowing.

2. Broken or Clogged Garbage Disposal:

Summer brings cookouts, bonfires and BBQ’ing with family and friends but take caution with disposing of kitchen waste. Overloading or putting the wrong foods down your garbage disposal can cause some unpleasant plumbing issues. Chicken bones, potato peels/skins, corn husks, banana peels, pasta, celery and other stringy foods should never go in your disposal!

3. Overworking Your Washing Machine:

More time spent outdoors, camping or at the beach creates extra laundry with grass stains, food stains and overall, just extra dirty. Extra Laundry can tax an older washing machine with the effort to keep up and may give out all together. A moment spent inspecting your machine’s hoses for signs of damage or leaks could save a hose bursting and causing water damage.

4. Sewer Line Backups:

Alberta is known for unpredictable summer weather. Summer storms can produce large volumes of rain which wreak havoc your sewer lines, especially if your pipes have any cracks. If you notice water from your toilet backing up into your shower or bathtub, or any other warning signs, call us out right away!

5. Sump Pump Nightmares:

Heavy rains can cause plumbing issues with your sump pump as well. An out of date or poorly maintained sump pump can spell disaster on a rainy summer day. It is important to have your sump pump inspected regularly, in order to prevent major basement flooding.