Water
Heater:
- Recommend replacing every 10 years.
- Inspect every 5 years.
- Inspect top of heater for leaks or corrosion
once a month.
Emergency
shut-off valves:
- Replace every 10 years.
- Inspect every 5 years.
Supply
lines:
- Replace every 5 years.
- Inspect every year.
Sewer:
- Inspect main line w/camera every 10 years.
- Inspect drains under sinks once a month for leaks
or corrosion.
Toilets:
- Replace internal parts every 3 years.
- Replace toilet every 10 years.
- Inspect base for leaks once a month.
Pressure
regulator:
- Replace every 5 years.
- Test w/gauge every year.
- Inspect for leaks or corrosion once a month.
Laundry:
- Replace hoses every 5 years.
- Inspect hoses for corrosion every month.
- Replace valves every 10 years.
Tub/Shower:
- Caulk fixtures every year.
- Check for cracks in tile, fiberglass etc. every
month and repair ASAP.
- Test ceramic tile shower pans every 5 years.
Hose
bibs:
- Replace every 5 years.
- Inspect for leaks every month.
General:
Inspect under bath and kitchen cabinets every month
for water, corrosion,
mold or mildew.
Correct any of these problems ASAP.
General
Recommendations:
- Install water proof material under bath and kitchen cabinets
to prevent water
damage.
- Change out all gate valves (round handle) to ball valves (lever
handle).
- When installing emergency shut-off valves install all brass turn
valves
and
braided stainless steel supply lines.
- Install a water treatment system to prevent corrosion of copper
pipe and
fixtures.
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