{"id":371,"date":"2015-11-05T16:49:30","date_gmt":"2015-11-05T16:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=371"},"modified":"2017-04-01T17:14:58","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T17:14:58","slug":"fall-season-plumbing-tips-that-can-save-you-lots-of-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/fall-season-plumbing-tips-that-can-save-you-lots-of-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Season Plumbing Tips that Can Save You Lots of Money!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_911\" style=\"width: 217px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Plumbing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Plumbing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Plumbing Repair 317-784-1870\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Plumbing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Plumbing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-768x1114.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Plumbing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-706x1024.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Plumbing Repair 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div>Just because Indiana is still seeing pleasant Indiana summer weather doesn\u2019t mean that the cold isn\u2019t on its way anymore. Before you know it, these 60 degree days will turn into below 40 degree weeks and eventually right into the dead of Indiana winter. So if you have been putting off fall seasonal duties because the weather has tricked you, it is time to get to work before it\u2019s too late! <\/p>\n<p>One of the most important areas to focus on is your home\u2019s plumbing. It is one of the most important systems in our homes, if not THE most important. Without proper plumbing operation, we are without most of the modern-day privileges we have become accustomed to. For this reason, plumbing is intricate and complex, as well as, expensive to repair or replace. <\/p>\n<p>With proper routine maintenance, you can save yourself thousands of dollars in plumbing repairs and part replacements by avoiding breakdowns and malfunctions. Continue reading to learn some tasks you should complete for your plumbing now that the fall season is here, and winter is right around the corner.<\/p>\n<h1>Fall Season Plumbing Maintenance<\/h1>\n<p>When it comes to maintenance and your plumbing, you need to consider the outdoor plumbing, indoor plumbing, and plumbing appliances like water heaters and water softeners. This includes toilets, hoses, sinks, sump pumps, sewer systems, and more. Here are some tips for indoor, outdoor, and water heater plumbing maintenance for fall and winter.<\/p>\n<p><font color=\"chocolate\"><strong>Indoors:<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tInsulate pipes that are susceptible to freezing.<br \/>\n\u2022\tLearn where the main water shut-off valve is located and how to use it for emergencies.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHave your water heater serviced by a professional.<br \/>\n\u2022\tSet water heater temperature to 120 degrees to maximize safety and efficiency.<br \/>\n\u2022\tTest the T&#038;PR valve on the water heater by lifting lever and letting it snap back. You should be a burst of hot water into the drain pipe. If not, you need to replace it.<br \/>\n\u2022\tInspect that sump pump is functional<br \/>\n\u2022\tFlush kitchen and bathroom drain lines with<br \/>\nbleach one time every year.<br \/>\n\u2022\tSeal air leaks in doors and windows.<\/p>\n<p><font color=\"chocolate\"><strong>Outdoors:<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tCover all exposed faucets using a Styrofoam insulation kit.<br \/>\n\u2022\tBe sure outdoor faucets are not dripping.<br \/>\n\u2022\tDisconnect all garden hoses.<br \/>\n\u2022\tInsulate pips in garages, attics, and crawl spaces.<br \/>\n\u2022\tInspect and clean the sump pump and pit.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHave your sewer lines inspected by a professional.<br \/>\n\u2022\tUnclog and clear all gutters and downspouts.<br \/>\n\u2022\tIf your home has an indoor shut-off for an outdoor faucet, close it and drain all water from the outside lines.<\/p>\n<h2>Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc.<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_9\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"Weilhammer Plumbing Indianapolis Indiana 317-784-1870\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weilhammer Plumbing Indianapolis Indiana 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-784-1870<\/strong> for fall plumbing service for water heaters, water softeners, septic systems, drains, and more in Indianapolis, IN. Owner and master plumber, <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Weilhammerplumbing\/about?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Weilhammer<\/a>, is happy to provide skilled service at a price you can be happy about. For more than 100 years, we have been a family owned and operated business dedicated to quality workmanship and customer service. Call 317-784-1870 for prompt and professional <strong>plumbing repair and service<\/strong> you can afford!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just because Indiana is still seeing pleasant Indiana summer weather doesn\u2019t mean that the cold isn\u2019t on its way anymore. Before you know it, these 60 degree days will turn into below 40 degree weeks and eventually right into the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/fall-season-plumbing-tips-that-can-save-you-lots-of-money\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[149,155,55,4,145,199,140,105,84],"class_list":["post-371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-bathroom-plumbing-repair","tag-emergency-plumbing-indianapolis","tag-indianapolis-plumbing-company","tag-master-plumber-indianapolis","tag-plumbing-pipe-repair","tag-plumbing-repair-and-service","tag-plumbing-service","tag-plumbing-tips","tag-plumbing-work-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=371"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":912,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371\/revisions\/912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}