As the weather begins to warm up, spring cleaning shouldn't be the only thing on your agenda. You should take some time to perform simple maintenance on the plumbing around your home. The experts at The Plumbing Source in Cleveland, Ohio, have compiled some tips for residents looking to prepare their home's plumbing for spring:

• Faucets: Check your kitchen and bathroom faucets for any drips or leaks. Making these repairs will help save water, which translates into saving you money on your utility bills.
• Drains: Be sure that all the drains in your home have strainers so the drain lines won't become clogged with debris. If the damage has already been done, a professional drain cleaning will get them performing like new again. It's also smart to periodically pour water into drains that aren't often used to keep odors away and snake your floor drains if they work slowly.
• Valves: From your washing machine to your bathroom sink, your water supply valves need to be exercised. That way, they won't start sticking or leaking. Just turn them all the way off, then back on again.
• Shower Head: Clean off mineral deposits from your shower head by unscrewing it and soaking it in vinegar overnight. In the morning, you'll be able to scrub away the deposits with an old toothbrush.
• Toilets: If your toilet isn't flushing properly, it's inexpensive and easy to replace any worn out tank parts causing the issue. Also, take the time to look for cracks or leaks. Adding food coloring to the toilet tank will quickly reveal hidden leaks.
• Pipes: Inspect any exposed pipes in your home for leaks. If the pipe under your kitchen sink is a problem, you can easily fix it yourself, but you should consider having a plumber patch up any pipes in your basement.

Keeping up with plumbing maintenance and repairs is important, which is why The Plumbing Source is here to help. From drain cleaning to tankless water heater installation, they'll tackle it all. They serve customers in Cleveland and the surrounding suburbs, such as Beachwood, University Heights, North Olmsted, and Parma. Hire a plumber today by calling (877) 768-7239, or visit their website for a full list of plumbing services.