O Fallon Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance in an O Fallon house is light, since PEX asks little, though knowing where the manifold sits helps a lot.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in O Fallon 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 O Fallon water bill against the same month a year earlier, since a weeping fitting shows up there first.

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

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter in O Fallon, and are the same in a new house as an old one whatever the supply is made of.

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 O Fallon and St. Clair County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every autumn in O Fallon, and check the transition fittings at the tank while you are there.

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

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 O Fallon.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks in O Fallon start at the connection points, and on a manifold each fixture has its own valve too.

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 O Fallon can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line in O Fallon is generous on shutoffs and inspection. Where it stops is a PEX fitting, which needs the tool.

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 O Fallon in O Fallon any time you are not sure.

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