Your drainage system is a vital part of your home. It helps keep excess water out and prevent standing water (where molds can grow and cause health problems in your household) and water damage (to your valuables and your home’s structural integrity).
Despite its crucial role in keeping our homes safe, drains are some of the most neglected parts of our homes. It’s really not that surprising since we don’t see them often, and we always assume that they’re just going to do their work without us caring for them.
But the truth of the matter is we do need to clean them and make sure they’re working just fine from time to time. In fact, according to A Better Plumber, we should inspect and clean our drains at least once a year to ensure that each drain in our home is free of clogs and in good working condition. And the best time to do it? The summer, when it’s less likely to rain.
Advantages of Drain Cleaning in Summer
It’s better to clean your drainage system in summer because of the following conditions:
1. Clear Skies
Summer’s fair weather makes it ideal for cleaning your home and clearing out any clogs in your drainage system. Even plumbing companies often find it easier to clean drains when there are no clouds in the sky, and they don’t have to worry about the weather suddenly going bad while working on a drainage system.
2. Faster Tree Growth
Summer and spring are the two seasons often associated with growth and new beginnings. The same is true for plants and trees since leaves, roots, and branches grow more rapidly during the warm seasons. It’s because of this that the summer is when we should check our pipes and drainages for any clogs (when leaves and small branches get stuck in drains and pipes) and damages (when overgrown roots hit and cause cracks in the pipelines). After inspecting and you find any of these, it’s best to ring your trusted plumber right away before these could cause further damage.
2. No Rains
Any plumber would tell you that working on drainages and plumbing while it’s raining makes the job much harder. That’s why the best time to prepare for the wet season is when there are no rains yet. The dry season allows you to inspect your storm drains and ensure they are free from obstructions such as dry leaves or small stones. If unchecked, these could overflow when the rains come.
4. Dry Drainage System
Home drains dry out more quickly during summer because of the higher temperatures. When the drains and pipes are dry, it will be a lot easier for plumbers to clear out the pipelines. It will also be less disgusting since they don’t have to scoop out damp and icky debris, allowing for a quicker and more convenient cleaning process.
5. Open Plumber Schedule
Plumbers are, most often than not, busier during the winter months due to the storms that come our way during this time of the year. Hence, it will be much harder for you to schedule a plumber with so many maintenance, repair, and emergency jobs they often get during winter time.
It’s better to have your drains cleaned early in the summer when a plumber’s work isn’t so heavy. The cleaning job will also be more thorough because plumbers have lots of time on their hands.
Summer Drain Cleaning Benefits
Here are some of the benefits that you can reap from cleaning your drains during summer.
1. Longer Drain Lifespan
Sometimes, corrosion is caused by chemical deposits that accumulate in your drain pipes. This can be prevented by cleaning the pipes regularly. It will also prolong the life of your pipes and reduce the need for a replacement.
2. Decreased Backup Risks
Summer is the time when your drainage is used more often. This can place excessive pressure on the system and lead to a backup. Preventive drain cleaning can keep this from happening.
3. No Bad Odors
Foul-smelling odors in the home are usually associated with the bathroom. However, uncleaned drains can also cause them as they host germs, bacteria, and viruses. Cleaning your drains can prevent these from growing, eliminating the chances of foul odors.
4. Savings
Even if your drains seem to be working well, it is still a good idea to have them cleaned regularly. Drain cleaning will not only prolong the life of the system but will also help you save money since you need not worry about the cost of replacing a damaged or unclean drain.
5. More Efficient Drains
A clean drainage system will move water down the pipe faster, draining it more efficiently. If you find that this is not the case with your drains, there may be an obstruction that should be fixed immediately.
6. No Expensive Repairs
Regular drain maintenance can help identify potential problems in your system and make a quick fix if possible. However, it is still best to call a professional plumber to assess the situation and determine the best course of action to take. Either way, costly repairs are avoided because proper drain maintenance is observed.
Key Takeaway
Many homeowners fail to maintain their drain pipes, a crucial aspect of home maintenance. Unless something is seriously wrong, they don’t really think about getting the drains cleaned.
Regular drain maintenance can prevent common plumbing problems like clogged pipes from happening. This is particularly important during summer when your drainage system has to work twice as hard because of the higher demand for clean water. During the hot months, you must ensure that your drains are working well and will not suffer any damage. This can happen if you create a summer schedule for drain cleaning. In return, you can gain several benefits that will ensure the safety of your home, especially when summer ends and the wet season begins.
Salman is a prolific environmental writer, and has authored more than 500 articles in reputed journals, magazines and websites. He is proactively engaged in creating mass awareness on renewable energy, waste management, sustainability and conservation all over the world.
Salman can be reached on salman@cleantechloops.com
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