{"id":3381,"date":"2015-07-01T13:29:42","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T13:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/?p=3381"},"modified":"2024-05-14T09:35:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T09:35:05","slug":"preparing-your-plumbing-for-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/blog\/preparing-your-plumbing-for-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Plumbing For Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The hurricane season in southwestern Florida along the Gulf of Mexico runs between June 1 and November 30. The high winds and flooding associated with this season are a concern for most infrastructures. During this often damaging season, make sure to protect your plumbing along with your home. Ensure that your <em>plumbing<\/em> is in good working order before a storm hits. To protect your plumbing before the winds start, you should check the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drainage<\/strong><br \/>\nThe heavy rain most tropical storms and hurricanes produce can damage your home\u2019s gutter system. To ensure the water will drain as intended, clear any debris from the gutters, and check that the gutters, spouts, and drains are securely in place. Re-attach or replace anything that is loose or rusty. It is always safer to use a professional service, who can diagnose and trouble shoot problems easier.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that the most severe storms can affect the inside as well as the outside of a home. Inside the home, check the drains for function by running or pouring water through them and seeing how long it takes to drain completely. If the water doesn\u2019t drain within a few seconds, a product such as Drano may help, but it can also make the problem worse. Consider having the\u00a0pipes snaked\u00a0and\u00a0cleaned professionally.<\/p>\n<p>Have the septic tank or sewer line cleaned regularly to avoid unpleasant backups that heavy rains and flooding can cause. Mainline malfunction, clogged toilets and sinks, and harsh odors from the drains are signs of a potential backup. Any evidence of a backup is reason to turn off all AC and heating units and contact a <a href=\"\/dayton-oh\/plumber\/\">plumbing professional<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nCracks in the foundation of a home are not always visible, but could be the root cause of ongoing or potential flooding or plumbing issues. Walk along the perimeter of your home and check for signs of stress in the concrete at the bottom, which is the foundation\u2019s exterior. While it\u2019s possible to can patch visible blemishes yourself, a foundation repair specialist should assess the damage and review treatment options with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact a Professional<\/strong><br \/>\nBackups and flooding can cause potentially irreversible damage to your home during a tropical storm or hurricane. If there are problems with your home\u2019s drainage or foundation, contact a plumber who can help you prepare your home for what nature may bring.<\/p>\n<p>Before the winds and rains is also a great time to have a professional trouble shoot your property for potential problems that may arise from hurricane season. <a href=\"https:\/\/geteco.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a> The Eco Plumbers today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hurricane season in southwestern Florida along the Gulf of Mexico runs between June 1 and November 30. The high winds and flooding associated with this season are a concern for most infrastructures. 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