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You can check for damage to the floors around the toilets by checking for soft areas. Do this by straddling the commode and rocking from side to side. You are looking for any feelings of weakness or softening of the floor itself. Identify any damage and repair it before it gets worse. In the long run, you are likely to save money by not putting off the repair.

To eliminate the possibility of having frozen pipes, maintain a constant temperature in your home above freezing, and be certain to adequately insulate those pipes that are out in the weather. If the temperature surrounding the pipes is anywhere below freezing, this can cause the pipes to freeze. In the very least, you could lose running water inside while waiting for the pipes to unfreeze. On the other hand, they can burst, which gets messy and really expensive.

If you have well water and discover orange or pink discoloration on your bathtub or sink, you probably have iron in your water supply. A water softener can filter out unnecessary minerals, and leave you with clean, usable water.

Should you spot unexpected water draining inside the dishwasher, you will probably need to check that the hose from the kitchen sink has been installed correctly. The hose going from the dishwasher to the sink needs to angle uphill before going back downhill to prevent water from both being mixed.

Make sure all the work on your plumbing is scheduled at one time. This allows you to save up for necessary parts and equipment while saving money on hiring a professional. It is a lot more cost effective as you will only be paying for one call-out fee instead of multiple trips.

Check your fixtures to ensure the overflow holes are clear of debris and mineral build-up. Overflow holes are one of those things which you forget about until you need them. Make cleaning debris from the overflow holes part of your regular routine of maintaining your plumbing and checking it for problems and required repairs.

Clean the buildup of sediment from your aerator to increase your water pressure if it's low. Take the aerator off, disassemble it, and brush it clean with a little vinegar. Rinse the aerator, reassemble it and reattach it to the faucet. Clean the aerator, it might increase your water pressure.

Putting in shower heads that are energy-efficient can save you a lot of money in energy costs. Hot water usage is mostly in the shower. If you invest in purchasing and installing shower heads that are energy-efficient, you can realize savings of approximately $100 each year for each shower head.

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