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There is nothing more devastating than finding something wrong with the plumbing or heating in a home or office building. This is especially true when the weather is extremely hot or cold. When this happens it is important to call someone who is an expert in this area such as a Bournemouth plumber.
Everyone likes to save money, especially on their utilities bills. That is why it is important that anything connected with water or electricity be kept in tiptop shape. Following are some basic ways to accomplish this aim.
1. Be aware of any water that is dripping or making a puddle. This will not only increase your water bill but can cause mold which is dangerous to one’s health as well as damaging to surrounding areas. Any sudden increase in a water bill indicates a broken pipe or something that is causing a loss of water.
2. To prevent water drains from becoming plugged be sure that there is no grease buildup. There are a number of items on the market that are easy to use for this purpose. Periodically pouring boiling water down the drain will also help. Another thing to look out for is an accumulation of hair in the drain. Having a good screen over the opening and keeping it cleaned off will prevent this from happening.
3. One thing that will interfere with both heating and plumbing is frozen water pipes. All pipes should be well insulated and, when the weather turns cold, garden hoses should be disconnected and drained. The indoor cut-off valve should be turned off and the faucet left open to prevent freezing in the water lines.
4. Keeping one’s smoke alarms in good condition will prevent fires which can be very expensive. The batteries for these units should be changed at least once a year. Using the proper light bulbs for wattage will also save money over time.
5. In cold weather close vents and shut the doors in unused rooms. This will save a great deal of money, especially if there are several unused rooms. If baking something in the oven leave the door ajar when finished and let the heat come into the room. There is no need to have a high temperature at night, when sleeping, or when on vacation. The thermostat should be below 70 degrees during these times. If warm clothing is worn around the house, in cold weather, less heat will be needed. Weather stripping around doors and windows in older homes will reduce the incoming cold considerably.
Maintenance on all electrical and plumbing units in the home is very important. Having someone such as a Bournemouth plumber check for problems on a regular basis will prevent mishaps from occurring and costing needless repair expense.