Spring & Summer Plumbing Tips

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Spring or summer is the ideal time to perform certain plumbing, HVAC or general improvements you’ve been hoping to make to your home.  Now is the best time to install a new furnace, work on plumbing in the exterior walls, make improvements to your sprinkler system, replace your yard line or do a remodel.  It’s best to avoid doing these projects in the freezing months that could expose your plumbing system to the elements while the project is in progress. 

    

Spring and summer is also the perfect time to make improvements that may be able to bring relief to your seasonal allergies.  Converting to a closed air system with HEPA filtration can not only reduce the temperature, but can also reduce the allergens in your home.  If you have severe allergies, one change you might consider is to remove your carpet and replace it with tile.   

Due to new swamp cooler designs, getting cooler air can be more affordable.  The cooling ability of the new designs can be four times that of a more traditional unit.  If you’re not happy with the comfort level in your home, ask your HVAC technician about different models of swamp coolers.  Upgrading your swamp cooler might be a more practical and cost efficient solution than an entire conversion to refrigerated air. 

Another springtime improvement you can make is setting your sprinklers to come on before the sun comes up. This can cut your water use significantly (not to mention it makes you feel like you already finished a chore before you even got up).  Also, remember that you don’t actually have to water your lawn every day in most locations. Many communities have watering restrictions and guidelines that you should follow.  Speaking of your lawn, don’t ignore an unexplainable overly green spot in the grass.  This could mean you have a leak in your plumbing or sprinkler system.

Spring and summer always end up being some of the busiest times of the year, but if you make some time to make improvements to your home now, you won’t regret it (and neither will your pocketbook). If you’re in the Albuquerque area and interested in making any of these improvements to your home, feel free to learn about Wilson Waterworks Courteous Plumbers or give us a call.