I know spring has just started, and after the ice has melted, you’ve probably started cleaning your home. Over the next few weeks, we can almost expect people with allergies might start getting their adverse reaction to the beautiful scenery. As responsible homeowners, we would typically have removal companies haul the wastes winter has left us, and clean our HVAC systems while there’s still time, before all those pollen and other particulates start spreading fast. Then again, we must not forget – our plumbing.

With summer just a few weeks away, we know most of us are busy planning that vacation to steer clear from our hectic lives for once, enjoy the moment with our friends and family, and have fun – although no one will appreciate coming back from a vacation to a home flooded not by rain but by indoor water, which can be white, gray or black. Water damage can be a surprise, but not necessarily a charming one.

Hence, before we head out the door for our getaways, our favorite plumbers in Calgary recommend tune-ups and repairs for our hot water tanks, bath tubs, toilets, showers, drains, and pipes. Here’s what Pete the Plumber and the rest of the gang has to say.

#1 Leak Check

One great thing about plumbing is that problems show signs and symptoms first before events go beyond our control. Thus, we can always go around the house and check for any telltale sign that water damage or indoor flooding may happen anytime. Check each area of the house and inspect against moisture and water marks, even when our faucets and pipes are not in use. Make sure you inspect for leaks as soon as the ice melts. The adverse weather can definitely freeze some pipes and cause leaks and damage. If you spot any irregularity, call a Calgary plumber right away.

#2 Clear The Debris

Drains, pipes, gutters and downspouts can accumulate some obstructions and debris over time. Now that the weather is not as frigid as in winter or not yet scorching as in summertime, make sure you clean and clear these areas of anything that can cause clogging. Please prepare for repairs or replacement as necessary for these plumbing supplies; Calgary weather can bring in some rain showers in. Any buildup can cause water damage, mold, and headaches.houston plumbing supply store