Before Selling Test the Plumbing
As we move into the spring “for sale” market, homeowners should test the home’s plumbing to make sure the plumbing will pass a home inspection that comes with selling the house. Mr. Rooter® has a few tips to keep a plumbing problem from throwing a wrench in the home selling process:
Examine all faucets to make sure none drip.
Open cabinet doors and check under sinks for leaks.
Turn water supply valves on and off to test for leaks.
Look for rust and corrosion on all plumbing features (sinks, pipes, etc.)
Flush toilet to see how flushes. Does it continue running after the tank is full? Is all debris cleared from the bowl?
Inspect the base of the toilet for signs of water damage or soft floors.
Run the garbage disposal and dishwasher to make sure they work properly.
Check the first four digits of the water heater’s serial number (they are the month and year it was made) to make sure it isn’t more than 10 years old.
Fill up each sink and bathtub with water to verify good drain flow.
Inspect the water meter and observe a small dial which spins when any amount of water moves through the system. This will detect even small amounts of water loss.
Hire a professional plumber to video inspect the sewer line to verify it is in good condition.
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