Spring is in the air here in Ontario, CA, which means it’s time to take stock of your home’s plumbing system. Cooler temperatures during winter can have an impact on a household’s outdoor appliances.
As temperatures go up and spring goes into full swing, it’s the perfect time to conduct maintenance of outdoor plumbing to see if anything needs fixing or replacing for the upcoming season. Don’t get lazy and ignore these chores, which may result in costly repairs down the line.
It’s best to make sure your home is ready for springtime and beyond. Here are some tips to help you get ready for the warm-weather seasons.
Run Your Sprinklers 
When spring comes around, it’s time to break out the sprinklers and put them through a test run. This allows you to identify any problems with the sprinkler heads.
If any of them show signs of struggling, try giving them a thorough cleaning or call up a specialist to take a close inspection.
Also, remember to check the hoses for any cracks or leaks to make sure you’re not wasting any water, and your lawn is getting proper coverage.
Closely Look at the Hoses
There’s nothing worse for your water bill than a leaky hose. Depending on how often you run water through them, you could end up wasting thousands of gallons of water every month.
Closely inspect every single hose you own, along with the connections, for any cracks or holes. Cool winter temperatures have the ability to damage a hose, even if it isn’t connected to any plumbing.
Homeowners may also want to think about contracting a plumbing to conduct leak detection service, just in case.
Clean Up Your Gutters
It’s a task no homeowner likes to perform, but one of the most important things you can do when spring comes around is clean out your gutters.
A buildup of leaves, dirt and other debris that accumulates over fall and winter can lead to clogs and blockages. This could impact drainage capacity, which means if your eavestroughs aren’t clean by next rainfall there could be flooding and water damage to your home. Try to clean your gutters regularly to prevent this scenario from becoming a reality.
Test Outdoor Faucets
Before you connect any hoses to outdoor faucets, you should test them by turning them on and off again. If you notice any dripping, it means trouble.
Any leaking can cause thousands of gallons of wasted water, damage to your home and standing water around the building. Call in a plumber to take a look at the problem.
It could be something as minor as a worn out washer to something major like a broken pipe. A trained technician will be able to quickly identify and fix it. You can save yourself a lot of time, money and hassle by conducting these chores every year before temperatures rise and you really need your outdoor plumbing. It’s always a good idea to keep your appliances in tip-top shape.