Homeowners’ Yearly Plumbing Inspection Guide

A maintenance guide details annual household plumbing checks and why early inspection reduces repair costs and water damage. Recommendations center on an annual plumbing inspection starting under sinks, assessing damp spots, mineral buildup, odors, and faucet performance. Guidance to prevent water damage includes testing garbage disposals and dishwasher hose connections, verifying toilet base stability, and monitoring slow drains. Additional steps cover replacing rubber washing machine hoses older than five years with stainless steel braided lines, checking vibration and drain lint. The guidance also sets water heaters to about 120°F, flushes tanks annually, tests pressure relief valves, checks outdoor faucets and sprinklers, and observes pressure consistency and mineral signs.