5 Summer Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them

With Summer just around the corner, we’re ready to dust off the BBQ, dig out the garden furniture and cross our fingers that this year will be the scorcher we’ve been longing for.

The last thing we want to be worrying about is any plumbing issues that might crop up out of nowhere – after all, summer is a time for R&R. Here are some helpful hints to help your water, and summer, flow smoothly this year.  

Flooding

It’s been a long, stormy Winter for many towns in the UK, and our gardens have really suffered for it. So before you organise a garden party, it’s best to check that your lawn is in tip-top shape, with no waterlogged areas – after all, you don’t want to be cooking your burgers stood in a muddy puddle! Installing a submersible pump in your garden can help to extract any excess water and keep your garden looking luscious and green.

Bathroom problems

Between the school holidays and all those BBQs you might be planning to host, there’s likely to be a lot more people in your house – which means a lot more people using your bathroom. A clogged toilet is a horrendous job to have to fix, so to avoid any unpleasant afternoons, make sure to have a word with your children about what is and isn’t ‘flushing-appropriate’ – and keep a bin nearby to dispose of any un-flushable items.

You should also have the number of a plumber on speed dial just in case a problem occurs. When you’re choosing a plumber, find one that lives near you. This way, a crisis doesn’t evolve into a bigger one. It would cause some problems to be hosting a party when your toilet is busted!

Limp showers

If you and your kids have spent a long day at the beach, you’ll need a powerful shower to clean all that mess off you. The problem is: if your shower is more of a pathetic dribble than a powerful blast, then you’re going to be picking the sand between your toes out for weeks! Invest in a modern shower pump that offers a more ecological solution that doesn’t compromise on power!

Broken sprinklers

If we’re lucky, the weather will be so warm that we’ll have to dig out the old sprinkler to keep on top of watering the plants and grass. However, a malfunctioning sprinkler can mean a lot of waste, not to mention a hefty water bill – so be sure to check any hoses, sprinklers or water features for leaks before you turn them on. If you’re having issues when turning it on or think that something doesn’t look quite right, it can be beneficial to get the opinion of experts in Sprinkler Repair; by doing this, you can get any issues rectified quickly, allowing you to freely water your garden without worry of a huge water bill come Autumn.

Leaky appliances

Whether it be your washing machine or fridge, sometimes you can notice little puddles forming in your kitchen and can’t make sense of where they came from. This will usually be due to a leak in the rubber hose behind the appliance. These can be easily replaced, and we would recommend investing in a stainless-steel hose so you don’t encounter the problem again.

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