Plumbers Corner

When it comes to maintaining your home, few things have more beneficial impact on your bottom line than a little preventative maintenance with your home's plumbing.  Many of these things only take a few minutes to complete, but the payoff is huge. It's a good idea to build them into a routine seasonal schedule so that you don't miss them. Check for leaks around your fixtures Estimated savings: $100 - $300 That little drip that runs down your faucet handle when turning it off. Seems innocuous enough, right? Well, what happens when that little drip is multiplied times the hundreds of times you use the faucet each month? It means that the moisture is accumulating below the fixture, potentially where you can't see and won't notice damage until it is too late. Here's a video of how to inspect a bathroom sink for leaks. Fix a running toilet estimated savings: $300 - $400 A toilet that won't stop running has the potential to waste up to 200 gallons each day