Ensuring the longevity and efficiency of your plumbing system requires proper homeowners' maintenance. This is especially true in places like Citrus, where the weather and other conditions are so much more demanding. Take just the humidity factor; it alone can cause major problems over time, and we aren't even considering the other big-life plumbing events that happen in the typical Citrus homeowner's "life cycle."
For all these reasons, and more, you need to have annual inspections done of your plumbing system by professional plumbers. In between those inspections, you need to devote yourself to checking for a host of plumbing-related problems that can lead to major disasters if not caught early and fixed at small cost.
Ensuring the plumbing is in good shape in Citrus doesn’t just involve maintaining the pipes and fixtures. The quality of water making its way through the system is just as important, and hard water can create some serious problems. Citrus is geographically fortunate. The natural mineral content in both groundwater and surface water here makes them beautiful and potentially healthy—but not for your plumbing, especially if it's older. Water that is high in minerals will leave deposits (think of them as tiny stalactites and stalagmites, only at a much smaller scale and less attractive). Water that is too warm when it leaves your taps can do the same. And if you're using the same old synthetic, perfumed, or colored "soaps" that most of us use, you're really not helping your plumbing (more about that in a minute).
A crucial part of plumbing maintenance in Citrus is understanding and caring for your sewage and drain systems. The proximity to the coast means that many homes rely on systems that might be exposed to salt air, which can contribute to rust and wear on metal components. Citrus homeowners must inspect their septic systems regularly and be quick to pump them if they show any signs of needing it. Otherwise, they could be facing nasty backups or floods. Meanwhile, gutters and outdoor drains also must be kept clear of debris if they are to function efficiently, especially during the kind of downpours that are common to Citrus. Investing in backflow prevention devices is also a good safeguard. After all, the only thing worse than having a plumbing problem is having a sewage plumbing problem.