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Tuscaloosa Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Tuscaloosa homes, built around a wet winter, stormy spring and fall, a long hot summer and the university calendar.

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January

Wet winter

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Watch for slow drains in the wettest months.
Cover outdoor faucets if a hard freeze is forecast.
Why it matters
Freezes are rare but happen.
Check crawl space pipes after any freeze.

February

Still wet

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Look under sinks for slow drips.
Test toilets with food coloring.
Know where your main shut-off is. See main valve guide.

March

Spring storms

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Check gutters and downspouts drain away from the house.
Clean faucet aerators.
Read the water heater's age on its label.

April

Severe weather season

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Have stored water ready for outages.
Learn how to relight the water heater safely.
Check the sump or crawl space after heavy rain.

May

Semester ends

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Landlords: inspect plumbing at turnover.
Check washing machine hoses.
Flush a few gallons from the water heater.
Why it matters
Removes sediment.

June

Summer heat

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Look for wet spots over the sewer line.
Keep grease out of the kitchen drain.
Check outdoor hose bibs for drips.

July

Peak heat

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Read the meter with everything off.
Why it matters
Finds hidden leaks.
Check under the dishwasher and fridge.
Test that the main shut-off turns.

August

Move-in month

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Tenants: run the move-in checklist.
Clear shower drains of hair.
Check the water heater can keep up.

September

Late summer

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Book a camera inspection if drains were slow.
Why it matters
Roots grow in dry spells.
Check the relief valve pipe on the water heater.
Test carbon monoxide alarms.

October

Fall storms

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Clear leaves from yard drains.
Drain and store hoses.
Check the cleanout cap is easy to find.

November

Before winter

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Insulate exposed crawl space pipes.
Keep holiday grease out of the sink.
Fix dripping faucets.

December

Freeze watch

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Drip a tap on the coldest nights.
Keep the heat on if you travel.
Never thaw a pipe with an open flame.
Why it matters
Use a hair dryer.
When to get a pro: Get a plumber if a pipe bursts.

This calendar is general guidance. Turn off the power or gas before touching a water heater, and leave gas lines and main sewer work to a licensed plumber.

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