Tips For Managing the Plumbing In Your Laundry Area

The laundry area in your home is critical to keeping your clothes on point. You’ve got to ensure that your laundry space has enough water coming in to ensure the washing machine works correctly. Besides, your washing machine is vital for ensuring that your clothes and linens are cared for correctly.

The good news is that it’s not hard to keep the plumbing layout in your laundry area under control. You need to consider a few points to help you get the most out of your space. Consider these and avoid the struggle with clogs or other common threats to the quality of your plumbing.

Review the Hoses

The hoses around your washing machine can wear out after a while. A stainless steel braided hose is recommended if you’re considering replacement. A steel model will not break apart, experience cracks or wear from the water pressure coming through.

Flush the Drain

Flushing out the drain prevents clogs from building up. The flushing process removes old gases in the area. Gases can back up after a while from your washing machine operating.

To help minimize backups, pour a bucket of water down the drain to air out space. Also, the trap seal will be kept full and will not become loose when used right.

You can flush the drain once a month for the best results. You do not have to disconnect your washing machine to complete the process. You’ll need to identify where the water has to go before you start the process.

Check Your Strainers

The strainers in your laundry space will help you with collecting lint, hair, and anything else that might clog up your plumbing system. Make sure the strainers in your area are cleaned out once in a while.

Check these spots every few weeks to see how well they are working. Cleaning these spaces on occasion helps keep these parts from clogging up, thus protecting the arrangement of the laundry spot.

Watch For Exposed Pipes

The installation and placement of your washing machine makes it so some of the pipes in the laundry space will be visible. You’ll have to ensure the pipes in your laundry room are intact and do not experience punctures. You might have to secure these pipes with extra rope materials or anchors to keep them from being impacted by things you might add in the laundry room. Of course, having steel pipes is always the best option as mentioned earlier.

Be aware of how the laundry area is taken care of. Awareness will avoid risking further problems around your plumbing space. Don’t forget that you can contact us at Lasiter and Lasiter Plumbing if you ever want a pro to do it. We can help with any repairs or other extensive forms of plumbing.