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Abilene Plumbing Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for the Big Country, built around blue northers, long hot summers and hard water.

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January

Freeze risk

0 of 3 done

Cover outdoor faucets.
Know where the main shut-off is.
Insulate garage pipes.

February

Late freezes

0 of 3 done

Drip faucets on hard-freeze nights.
Check for leaks after cold snaps.
Protect backflow preventers.

March

Spring

0 of 3 done

Turn sprinklers back on and check for cracks.
Flush the water heater.
Clean faucet aerators.

April

Storm season

0 of 3 done

Check yard cleanouts.
Look for slab-leak signs.
Test the sump or floor drains.

May

Warming up

0 of 3 done

Check outdoor hose bibs.
Inspect water heater for leaks.
Watch the water bill.

June

Summer heat

0 of 3 done

Check irrigation for leaks.
Look for warm floor spots.
Clean kitchen drains.

July

Peak heat

0 of 3 done

Watch for slab leaks as soil dries.
Check toilet flappers.
Test water pressure.

August

Late summer

0 of 3 done

Descale showerheads.
Check meter for leaks.
Schedule fall service.

September

Early fall

0 of 3 done

Inspect the sewer cleanout.
Check under sinks.
Flush tankless units.

October

Fall

0 of 3 done

Drain and shut off sprinklers before freezes.
Insulate exposed pipes.
Test the main shut-off.

November

Cooling

0 of 3 done

Disconnect hoses.
Cover outdoor faucets.
Check the water heater.

December

Winter

0 of 3 done

Keep heat steady on cold nights.
Know where the main is.
Watch for frozen pipes.

This calendar is general guidance. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas company from outside. Leave gas lines and water heater repairs to a licensed plumber.

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