Do You Know??

THINGS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW...



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• MAIN CUT-OFF
  Location of the main cut off inside and outside of the house and the location of valves to each fixture
  
  
  
• GAS or ELECTRIC
  How are your fixtures (water heater, etc) powered? Gas heaters have a large metal vent pipe coming out the top of the heater and going to the ceiling or wall. Electric does not.
  
  
  
• SEPTIC or SEWER
  Which do you have? You have a septic tank if your drain lines from your house go to a tank in your yard. If your drain lines go to the road, you are on a sewer system. A back-up to your entire house may be a problem in the street. (Calling those responsible for these lines may save you having to call the plumber.)
  
  
  
• SEPTIC TANK
  Last time tank was pumped. Lid location in your yard. Local Governmental law on frequency of pumping.
  
  
  
• SEWER
  Location of cleanout cover in your yard. Keep handy the number for the City/County who maintains the sewer line in the street in front of your house?
  
  
  
• CRAWL SPACE or SLAB
  Is your house on a foundation with room to go under it or is your floor concrete?
  
  
  
• PIPES
  Do you have: copper, galvanized or plastic? Do you know when your house was built or how long the pipes have been in use?
  
  
  
• BRAND
  If you know the brand of fixtures (faucet, toilet, etc) in your house it could save the plumber a trip to get parts and help your service call be completed sooner. When you have new fixtures installed, save the part information in a safe place. It may be years before you need it, so put it where you can find it.