After a long Minnesota winter, early summer is one of the best times to make sure your home’s plumbing systems are ready for the warmer months ahead. While everyone is looking forward to enjoying backyard barbecues, vacations, and time with family and friends, it’s also the perfect opportunity to take care of a few important plumbing items before they turn into costly problems.
One of the first things homeowners notice in spring and summer is issues with outdoor hose spigots. Are your exterior faucets dripping, leaking inside the home, difficult to turn on, or not functioning properly after winter freezing temperatures? Damaged or worn-out spigots can waste water and potentially lead to hidden water damage. Having them inspected or replaced early can help prevent more extensive repairs later in the season.
Another major concern during Minnesota’s rainy season is your sump pump system. The worst time to discover your sump pump isn’t working is during a heavy storm, when your basement starts taking on water. At Champion Plumbing, we can inspect, test, repair, or replace sump pumps and help homeowners improve their protection with battery backup systems, secondary backup pumps, and Wi-Fi-enabled monitoring systems that send alerts directly to your phone if there is a problem. These systems can provide valuable peace of mind during storms or power outages.
If your home has an irrigation or sprinkler system, it likely includes a backflow preventer, RPZ valve, or similar device. These important safety devices help protect your home’s drinking water by preventing contaminated water from flowing backward into the public water supply. Many cities require annual testing of these devices to ensure they are functioning properly. Champion Plumbing is licensed and certified to test, repair, and service backflow prevention assemblies throughout the area.
Summer is also a great time to address other plumbing concerns around the house — dripping faucets, aging water heaters, water quality issues, running toilets, low water pressure, or outdated fixtures. Small plumbing problems often become larger and more expensive if ignored.
At Champion Plumbing, we’re proud to celebrate 25 years of serving Eagan and the surrounding communities. Since 2001, our team has remained committed to honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and helping homeowners protect their homes and plumbing systems year-round.
As you enjoy the beautiful Minnesota summer weather, don’t forget to give your plumbing system a little attention, too. If you have questions or need assistance, Champion Plumbing is here to help.
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Serving Since 2001
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