Portland Plumbing Tips

• Main water cutoff: Make sure everyone in the house knows where it is in case of an plumbing emergency and knows how to use it.
• Toilet Check: Remove tank lid, add food coloring to the water in the tank. Check the bowl in ten or fifteen minutes. If you see the color, the flapper is leaking. This should be done every year. These leaks are silent but you might hear the toilet filling when it is not in use. This is another indication of a failing flapper. This type of leak can also reflect heavily in your water bill.
• Check your water meter periodically: If you are not using water in the house all the dials on the meter should not be moving or spinning. A movement in the dial may indicate a water leak. This kind of water leak cost Portland home owners millions every year.
• Stop valves: These are valves located under your sinks and toilets. Familiarize yourself with their locations in case of an emergency.  Also be sure they work properly.
• Stopped drains: Use drain-cleaning liquids as a last resort because they can damage your pipes and often do not work. Maintain your drain pipes with acid free chemicals. The use of enzymes  is a better alternative  and will not harm or damage your sewer lines.Also consider the use of these liquids over time may cost more than hiring a local Portland plumbing contractor.
• Always hire a licensed plumber: Make sure you hire a licensed Portland Plumbing contractor and check into all insurances make sure everything is up-to-date. Do not take a short cut to hire a side-job Joe because in the end it may cost you a lot more to have it done proper.  Hire a professional to do the job right the first time. Good luck with all your Portland Plumbing endeavors.

Portland Plumbing safety tip

Don’t wait for the emergency to “fix itself.” Call your family friendly Portland Plumbing Contractor-All Pro Plumbing Services, at 503-579-5555