Prevention & maintenance

A simple annual plumbing checkup checklist

None of this requires special tools — just a bit of attention once a year.

Check your water meter

With everything off, confirm the meter isn't moving. This single check catches more hidden leaks than almost anything else you can do yourself.

Review your last 12 months of water bills

Look for any unexplained upward trend, not just a single unusual month.

Look for visible corrosion

Check under sinks and around your water heater for greenish or white corrosion buildup at fittings, a sign of aging pipe.

Test your water pressure

A simple gauge test tells you if your pressure is in a healthy range or quietly stressing your system.

Note your plumbing's age

If you don't already know roughly when your home's plumbing was installed, this is worth finding out — it shapes how proactive you may want to be.

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