Summer Plumbing Prep Checklist: Keep Your Home Cool, Clean & Leak-Free

As summer rolls into Middle Tennessee, most homeowners are thinking about backyard BBQs, vacations, and poolside fun—not plumbing problems. But the truth is, warmer temperatures and increased water usage can put serious stress on your home’s plumbing system.

At Twenty-Four Hour Plumbing LLC, we help Nashville and Murfreesboro homeowners get ahead of summer plumbing issues with quick, preventative service. Here’s a simple summer plumbing prep checklist to keep your home cool, clean, and leak-free all season long.

✅ 1. Check Outdoor Faucets & Sprinkler Systems

After a long winter, outdoor plumbing fixtures can crack or loosen.

✔️ Turn on all hose bibs and outdoor faucets—look for leaks or weak pressure.

✔️ Inspect your garden hose and any attached nozzles for signs of wear.

✔️ If you have a sprinkler system, run a test cycle and walk your yard—look for broken heads, puddles, or dry spots.

💡 A leaking outdoor faucet can waste hundreds of gallons per month—don't ignore it!

✅ 2. Inspect Washing Machine Hoses

Summer often means more laundry—especially if your home is filled with kids, guests, or towels from the pool.

✔️ Check your washing machine hoses for bulges, cracks, or loose fittings.

✔️ Consider switching to stainless steel braided hoses for better durability.

💡 A worn-out hose can burst and flood your laundry room—catch it early with a simple check.

✅ 3. Flush & Test Your Water Heater

Even though the weather’s hot, your water heater is still working hard behind the scenes.

✔️ Flush your tank to remove built-up sediment.

✔️ Check the pressure relief valve and thermostat settings.

✔️ Listen for odd noises—banging or hissing can signal a bigger problem.

💡 Tankless or traditional, we offer water heater maintenance and repairs to keep things running efficiently.

✅ 4. Clear Drains & Prep for More Kitchen Use

Summer meals, cookouts, and gatherings mean more work for your kitchen sink and garbage disposal.

✔️ Avoid putting bones, corn husks, and grease down the drain.

✔️ Clean your disposal with ice cubes and lemon slices.

✔️ Call us for a professional drain cleaning if your sinks are draining slowly.

✅ 5. Prevent Vacation Plumbing Disasters

Leaving town for a few days? Take these steps before locking the door:

✔️ Shut off the main water valve (or consider a smart leak detection system).

✔️ Turn off your water heater or switch it to vacation mode.

✔️ Double-check toilets and fixtures for silent leaks.

💡 A quick maintenance call before your trip can save you from a nightmare homecoming.

🧰 Stay Cool and Stress-Free with Summer-Ready Plumbing

A few small checks now can prevent big problems later. Whether it’s a simple inspection or a seasonal tune-up, the expert team at Twenty-Four Hour Plumbing LLC is ready to help.

📞 Call us at (615) 785-3827

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