Summer Plumbing Checklist for Busy Families

Summer is busy for families. Between kids being home, vacations, guests, outdoor activities, laundry, cooking, and storms, your plumbing system works harder than usual.

A simple summer plumbing checklist can help you catch small issues before they turn into stressful problems.

Check Kitchen Drains

Watch for slow draining, odors, gurgling, or water backing up. Summer cooking and BBQ cleanup can send grease and food particles into the drain.

If your kitchen sink is slowing down, professional drain cleaning can help restore proper flow.

Inspect Garbage Disposals

Listen for humming, grinding, rattling, or unusual smells. Do not overload the disposal with grease, pasta, rice, bones, or fibrous foods.

If your disposal is jammed or leaking, Putman & Son’s Plumbing can help with garbage disposal service.

Test the Sump Pump

Heavy summer storms can bring basement water problems. Make sure your sump pump turns on, drains properly, and is not making unusual noises.

Homes with finished basements should also consider backup protection.

Look Under Sinks

Check cabinets under sinks for moisture, stains, soft wood, or musty smells. Small leaks can hide under cabinets and damage flooring or storage.

Watch the Water Bill

An unexplained increase in your water bill may point to a hidden leak, running toilet, or outdoor fixture issue.

Putman & Son’s Plumbing offers water leak detection and repair to help find the source.

Listen for Running Toilets

A toilet that continues running after it flushes can waste water every day. Fixing worn parts early can help reduce waste and prevent bigger issues.

Check Outdoor Faucets

Look for dripping hose bibs, leaks near the foundation, or wet spots in the yard. Outdoor water use increases in summer, so leaks may be easier to miss.

Inspect the Water Heater

Summer still requires hot water for laundry, showers, and dishes. If you notice inconsistent hot water, noise, rust, or moisture, schedule water heater service.

Prepare Before Vacation

Before leaving town, check toilets, sinks, appliances, the sump pump, and outdoor faucets. Consider whether turning off the main water supply makes sense for your home.

Keep Your Home Running Smoothly

A little plumbing maintenance can save your family time, stress, and money during the busiest months of the year.

Call (248) 652-0990 or visit pnsplumbing.com to schedule service with Putman & Son’s Plumbing.