{"id":6365,"date":"2022-09-29T15:27:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T12:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/2022\/09\/29\/plumbing-system-tips-for-its-proper-maintenance-in-your-house\/"},"modified":"2022-10-12T23:25:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T20:25:56","slug":"plumbing-system-tips-for-its-proper-maintenance-in-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/en\/2022\/09\/29\/plumbing-system-tips-for-its-proper-maintenance-in-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumbing System \u2013 Tips for its proper maintenance in your house"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/idravlika-simvoules-bestshopskopelos.gr_.jpg\" alt=\"Plumbing System \u2013 Tips for its proper maintenance in your house-bestshopskopelos.gr\" class=\"wp-image-6044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/idravlika-simvoules-bestshopskopelos.gr_.jpg 654w, https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/idravlika-simvoules-bestshopskopelos.gr_-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/idravlika-simvoules-bestshopskopelos.gr_-480x217.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><figcaption>Plumbing System \u2013 Tips for its proper maintenance in your house-bestshopskopelos.gr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plumbing System \u2013 Tips for its proper maintenance in your house<\/strong>         <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The plumbing system<\/strong> is one of the most basic factors for the proper operation of a house and more generally, a building. In fact<strong>, many people do not care<\/strong> about it to the extent they should, so as to be maintained over time, resulting to sudden malfunctions that can be serious and costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here below, we will present you some hints and tips that will help you maintain your plumbing system. In this way, the possibility of problems being emerged will be minimized, thus saving time and money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Plumbing System Maintenance: what should I avoid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>As already known, <strong>one should not throw<\/strong> toilet paper or other products (e.g. sanitary products, such as wet wipes, sanitary towels, etc.) into the toilet as in the long-term they will clog the drainage system. Likewise, <strong>pouring oil or grease<\/strong> which will eventually accumulate will clog the pipes, causing serious plumbing problems. <strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>It is highly recommended you avoid using <strong>chemical drain products<\/strong> frequently, as they are destructive for the pipes. Just choose natural cleaners which dissolve the organic matter without though causing damage to the pipes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid <strong>tightening the taps<\/strong> as their rubbers will start wearing out, thus becoming useless in the end.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use <strong>caustic liquids<\/strong> in the sink or the basin as they are utterly destructive for their pipes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Avoid covering the drains <\/strong>with plugs, objects and bath mats. The drains are intended to dewater in case of leakage inside the room so as <strong>it will not flood.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Plumbing System Maintenance: ideas of what could I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are simple steps \u2013 many of them also ecological \u2013 which if followed, they will surely ensure the \u201chealth\u201d of your plumbing system for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Place everywhere <a style=\"color:blue;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestshopskopelos.gr\/product\/valvida-neroxutou-gigas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>drainage filters<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>These will prevent food, hair, etc. from getting inside the pipes. Moreover, you will be able to accumulate and throw them away more easily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>If you are going to be away from home for a long time, it would be better to <strong>turn off the main water supply<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>You can <strong>remove the salts<\/strong> from the filters of the plumbing taps, putting them in <strong>vinegar<\/strong> for several hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Regularly pour enough <strong>boiled water into the basin<\/strong>. This will help dissolve all grease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Do not forget to <strong>regularly check the pipes<\/strong> in your house for any leakages, unpleasant odors, etc. In case you observe something like them, you\u2018d better call your plumber immediately for an inspection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Plumbing System Maintenance: How can I protect the pipes from cold?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Do you <strong>live in a region<\/strong> where temperature reaches below zero during the winter? Then, you should better take measures for such days which could cause severe damage to the pipes of your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Particularly, due to cold &#8211; frost, the pipes of your house might freeze to such an extent that outage of water supply or even breakage of the pipes themselves may occur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In case your balcony or garden has a plumbing system (pipes, taps, etc.) then ensure that it is <strong>insulated<\/strong>. Otherwise, you can keep it safe by covering it with some material e.g. fiberglass or woolen fabric. Furthermore, in order to prevent the pipes from getting frozen, you could let <strong>a tap \u201cleaking\u201d<\/strong> during the very cold winter nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As far as indoor house is concerned, ensure that there is <strong>good ventilation<\/strong> in all rooms and the temperature remains <strong>at least 16<sup>o<\/sup>C.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Plumbing Damages: What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Finally, in case you observe any kind of damage in your plumbing system, e.g. leakages, problems with the boiler, broken flush, it would be better not to \u201cexperiment\u201d yourselves to fix it. Such a move may have the opposite results and cost much more money (unless it is a small damage and you are sure you can deal with it). Therefore, <strong>we would recommend you call your plumber immediately<\/strong> for inspection and repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In our <strong>\u201cBest Shop\u201d stores in Skopelos <\/strong>and <strong>Skiathos islands<\/strong> you will find a wide range of <a style=\"color:blue;\" href=\"\/?product_cat=plumbing-heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>plumbing products<\/strong><\/a> for your house, from taps, flushes or ventilation products to pipes, insulators and many more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Additionally, our experienced personnel is ready to advise you on tasks concerning the plumbing system and assist you in purchasing relative products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">  <strong>It would be our pleasure to serve you!<\/strong>         <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plumbing System \u2013 Tips for its proper maintenance in your house The plumbing system is one of the most basic factors for the proper operation of a house and more generally, a building. 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