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Spring Plumbing Checklist for Omaha Homes: Routine Plumbing Maintenance & Leak Detection

Spring is almost here! With the changing seasons, we can expect some rain showers, and on some occasions, they can potentially become heavy thunderstorms. Preparing your home for this seasonal shift is crucial to avoid costly problems. If you want to get a head start on routine plumbing maintenance and leak detection for your Omaha home, here are some quick tips for a successful spring startup:

Protecting Your Basement from Spring Showers

  • Sump Pump Discharge Pipe Inspection: Check the discharge pipe (outside) of your sump pump to be sure it is free from any debris that may have built up over the fall and winter months. If the pipe is clogged, water will build up and create an unwelcome mess in the basement. Ensuring that the pipe is properly connected with no obstructions is imperative.
  • Sump Pump Functionality Check: Inside, it is a good idea to make sure the pump is plugged in. Sounds simple, but it can happen. If you have a battery backup power source, you also want to ensure that this is working properly.

Safeguarding Your Outdoor Plumbing

  • Hose Bibb Inspection: Check the outside hose bibbs for any cracks, leaks, or breaks from the cold temps of this past winter.
  • Backflow Prevention Check: Also, even though we may not be quite ready to start up the sprinkler system, you will want to at least look at the backflow and check to be sure you do not see any breaks or cracks.

Maintaining Proper Drainage

Gutter Cleaning: You will also want to check your gutters to ensure free flow of water with those spring showers. Through the winter months, we may have twigs or remaining fall leaves that have the possibility of clogging the down spouts.

Even though this is a small list of quick leak detection and routine plumbing maintenance tips for your Omaha property, it is a start. Addressing these potential issues now can prevent significant problems later. If you have any questions or concerns with your sump pump, sprinkler system, or any other aspect of your plumbing, call Micro Plumbing, Inc. at (402) 895-1212. BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALL!