Hilton Head Island Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Maintenance on Hilton Head covers two systems and a hostile climate, since lagoon irrigation needs seasonal attention and salt air works on everything else all year round.

Know Where Your Main Shutoff Is

Every homeowner in Hilton Head Island should know exactly where their main water shutoff valve is and confirm it actually turns. In an emergency every second counts. If you cannot locate it or it is corroded and stuck have a plumber address it before you need it. It is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to protect your home.

Watch Your Water Bill Every Month

Watch your Hilton Head water bill against the same month a year earlier, and if you irrigate from a lagoon your metered summer use should not rise a great deal at all.

A sudden increase with no change in usage almost always means a hidden leak. Our leak detection service in Hilton Head Island finds the source fast before water damage compounds.

Do Not Ignore Slow Drains

Drain habits matter on Hilton Head, and the lagoon intake and its strainers need cleaning seasonally, since drawing from open water brings debris the system has to deal with.

A slow drain is the earliest warning sign of a blockage building. Clearing it early costs far less than clearing a full backup. Our drain cleaning team serves Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County.

Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year

Flush your water heater every year on Hilton Head and inspect the outside of it too, since salt air on this island works on the jacket and the fittings continuously all year.

An annual flush extends tank life and keeps energy costs down. Learn more about water heater maintenance in Hilton Head Island.

Never Put Grease Down the Drain

Grease cools and hardens inside your pipes regardless of whether you run hot water with it. Over time it builds up and catches everything else that goes down. Use a container and throw it in the trash instead. This single habit prevents a significant percentage of kitchen drain calls we get in Hilton Head Island.

Check Under Sinks Regularly

Under sink leaks on Hilton Head start at the connection points, and salt air shortens their life considerably. Check the lagoon irrigation pipework each season as well.

A quick check every few months catches small drips before they become cabinet damage or mold. If you find a leak our pipe repair team in Hilton Head Island can fix it fast.

Know When to Call a Pro

The DIY line on Hilton Head is generous on fixture parts and seasonal irrigation work. Where it stops firmly is anything joining the lagoon system to the drinking supply.

Some things are worth attempting yourself — a running toilet flapper, a slow drain you can snake. Anything involving your main line, water heater, or pipe repair behind walls is a job for a licensed plumber. Call PRO Plumbers of Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head Island any time you are not sure.

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