Here at Humphrey Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., our team has been providing plumbing services since 1967. We’re proud to serve homeowners and business owners in Jacksonville, North Carolina, ensuring they have the clean running water they need.
If we’ve learned anything from our decades of professional experience, it’s that the best plumbing solution is prevention. When you understand and follow good plumbing habits, you seriously minimize your risk of facing plumbing problems, which can save you money and a lot of stress.
Our team wants to help you avoid plumbing repairs and early replacement services, so today, we’d like to offer you a few easy tips to prevent plumbing problems. Here are three simple rules to follow to keep your plumbing system in good working order:
- Be careful what you flush. You might have heard this a million times, but that’s because it’s true. Waste and toilet paper are safe to flush. Paper towels, diapers, cotton products, dental floss, and even so-called “flushable” wipes are not. Sometimes it may seem easier to flush certain items down the toilet, but it isn’t worth damaging your plumbing system. Throw non-flushable items in the trash can instead.
- Schedule regular maintenance and inspections. Keeping your plumbing system in good condition isn’t all about treating problems as they arise. It’s also about keeping an eye on your system to notice early signs of problems. Scheduling regular inspections of your system will help prevent small issues from worsening, which can also help extend the life of your plumbing.
- Keep your drains clear. Using products to catch hair before it goes down your shower drain can save you a lot of trouble. And to avoid severe problems with clogged drains, schedule periodic drain cleaning with a plumber to remove scale and debris from the pipes.
To learn more about our plumbing services or schedule an appointment, give us a call today!