Clovis Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in Clovis starts with knowing the age of your house, since that determines whether you are watching original supply or watching for a slab leak instead.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Clovis should know exactly where their main water shutoff valve is and confirm it actually turns. In an emergency every second counts. If you cannot locate it or it is corroded and stuck have a plumber address it before you need it. It is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to protect your home.

Watch Your Water Bill Every Month

Watch your Clovis water bill against the same month a year earlier, since valley irrigation dominates summer. A winter rise with no cause is worth chasing properly.

A sudden increase with no change in usage almost always means a hidden leak. Our leak detection service in Clovis finds the source fast before water damage compounds.

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter across Clovis, though a camera inspection tells an old downtown house something quite different from what it tells a newer subdivision home.

A slow drain is the earliest warning sign of a blockage building. Clearing it early costs far less than clearing a full backup. Our drain cleaning team serves Clovis and Fresno County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater once a year in Clovis, and in an older downtown house establish what would physically fit the closet before the current unit finally gives out.

An annual flush extends tank life and keeps energy costs down. Learn more about water heater maintenance in Clovis.

Never Put Grease Down the Drain

Grease cools and hardens inside your pipes regardless of whether you run hot water with it. Over time it builds up and catches everything else that goes down. Use a container and throw it in the trash instead. This single habit prevents a significant percentage of kitchen drain calls we get in Clovis.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in Clovis start at the connection points, and in an old downtown house those shutoffs may well be original. Check them at every change of season.

A quick check every few months catches small drips before they become cabinet damage or mold. If you find a leak our pipe repair team in Clovis can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in Clovis is generous on fixture parts and inspection. Where it stops is old supply replacement downtown and slab leaks out in the newer subdivisions.

Some things are worth attempting yourself — a running toilet flapper, a slow drain you can snake. Anything involving your main line, water heater, or pipe repair behind walls is a job for a licensed plumber. Call PRO Plumbers of Clovis in Clovis any time you are not sure.

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