Understanding Your Home's Plumbing System
Your home's plumbing system is designed to provide safe and efficient water supply, drainage, and heating/cooling. Identifying the different components of your plumbing system can help you understand how it works.
- Drainage systems: pipes that carry wastewater away from your home
- Water heaters: devices that heat water for domestic use
- Fixtures and appliances: sinks, toilets, showers, and washing machines
Basic Plumbing Tasks to Complete Regularly
Performing routine plumbing tasks can help prevent leaks, maintain your home's water quality, and save you money on repairs.
- Check for leaks under sinks, toilets, and around appliances
- Clean or replace filters in water heaters and air conditioning systems
- Replace worn-out washers and gaskets in faucets and toilets
