{"id":911,"date":"2018-11-02T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/?p=911"},"modified":"2018-11-02T09:00:20","modified_gmt":"2018-11-02T09:00:20","slug":"tips-to-improve-your-plumbing-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/blog\/tips-to-improve-your-plumbing-system\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Improve Your Plumbing System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Roman-Tips-to-Improve-Your-Plumbing-System.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-912 size-full\" title=\"tips to improve your plumbing system\" src=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Roman-Tips-to-Improve-Your-Plumbing-System.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Roman-Tips-to-Improve-Your-Plumbing-System.jpg 650w, https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Roman-Tips-to-Improve-Your-Plumbing-System-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You might not think too hard about your plumbing system\u2019s maintenance needs, and understandably so. Since it tends to play in the background, we don\u2019t pay too much mind to the pipes running through our homes very often. However, just like any other system or appliance in your home, it needs careful attention.<\/p>\n<p>Problems build up in your plumbing system, and once something catastrophic happens, the dam bursts (no pun intended). That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to take steps at home to extend the life of your system and ensure it stays as efficient as possible. We\u2019ve got a few ways you can do that \u2013 just keep reading!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Identify Location of Your Water Main<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Given that we\u2019re in Milwaukee, we\u2019re used to dealing with frigid temperatures that can freeze our pipes. When that happens, it\u2019s imperative that you locate where the water main that feeds into your home is located. Should a pipe-freezing situation be at hand, you\u2019ll need to shut off the water as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you wait too long, you\u2019ll run the risk of frozen pipes, which carry their own risk of leading to bursting pipes \u2013 a much more stressful situation. This doesn\u2019t take long to do, and you\u2019ll be glad you did if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Clear Gutters and Downspouts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know your plumbing system isn\u2019t just limited to the pipes in your home? Gutters count, as do the downspouts on the exterior of your home. If these aren\u2019t cleared out, then they will get clogged and leave unpleasant, hazardous standing water around your home.<\/p>\n<p>Just take a few minutes one afternoon to clear it all out and avoid running this risk.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Avoid Pouring Chemicals Down Toilets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most frustrating things any homeowner will experience is a clogged toilet. It\u2019s irritating, and you know that you can\u2019t just ignore it, so you might be tempted to pour something like a drain cleaner in there to soften it up.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t do that! Those types of solutions use oxidizing (or caustic) chemicals such as lye to break down clogs, and those chemicals aren\u2019t suitable for toilets. They can crack the porcelain and end up harming your home more than helping. Just use a traditional snake or augur cleaner instead.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Insulate Pipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We probably didn\u2019t need to mention this given that we live in the northern United States, but just in case \u2013 make sure your pipes are insulated! As we mentioned and as you undoubtedly know, frozen pipes are an epidemic up here.<\/p>\n<p>Take some insulation and wrap it around any exposed pipes in your home to provide some extra protection during the winter. Your pipes will be less likely to freeze and burst, meaning you can sleep soundly when the temperatures plummet.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Roman Electric: Here for All Your Plumbing Needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When the going gets tough, we get going. <a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/plumbing\/\">Roman Electric<\/a> is experienced and equipped to help you with whatever plumbing problems you encounter, and you can count on us to get the job done right the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Give us a call at <strong>414-369-3798<\/strong>\u00a0for professional electrical, HVAC or plumbing solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might not think too hard about your plumbing system\u2019s maintenance needs, and understandably so. Since it tends to play in the background, we don\u2019t pay too much mind to the pipes running through our homes very often. However, just like any other system or appliance in your home, it needs careful attention. 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