Spring Plumbing Checklist: Keep Your Home Running Smoothly This Season
As the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to give your home’s plumbing a little attention. Winter can be tough on pipes and fixtures, and a quick “spring clean” can help you avoid costly emergencies later in the year. Use this simple checklist to keep everything flowing as it should.
🔍 Check for Hidden Winter Damage
Take a moment to inspect your outdoor taps (hose bibbs).
Many homeowners don’t realise a pipe cracked over winter until they turn on the garden hose for the first time in spring.
💧 Test Your Sump Pump
Spring showers can mean a higher risk of basement or crawl‑space flooding.
Pour a bucket of water into the sump pit — the pump should activate and drain the water away quickly.
🧹 Clear Gutters & Downspouts
Leaves and debris from autumn and winter can clog your gutters, forcing water back toward your home’s foundation.
Make sure downspouts direct water 5–10 feet away from your property.
🔥 Flush Your Water Heater
Over time, minerals and calcium settle at the bottom of your tank, reducing efficiency.
Flushing your water heater once a year helps extend its lifespan and can lower your energy bills.
🔧 Audit Your Appliances
Check the hoses on your washing machine and dishwasher for cracks, bulges, or stiffness.
A worn hose can burst under pressure — and cause thousands of pounds in water damage.
👨🔧 When to Call a Professional
Some tasks are easy DIY jobs, but others need an expert’s eye.
Give IG PLUM LTD a call if you notice:
- Persistent low water pressure
- Strange smells coming from drains
- A sudden spike in your water bill
- Leaks you can’t trace or fix
Need a Hand With Your Spring Plumbing Maintenance?
Contact IG PLUM LTD today to book a full plumbing health check.
📞 07929 454499
Your trusted local plumber in Stevenage.
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