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Longview Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Longview homes, built around East Texas weather: a short winter, a stormy spring and a long, humid summer.

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January

Coldest month

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Keep insulated covers on outdoor faucets.
Why it matters
Hard freezes are rare but do happen.
Know where your main shut-off is. See shut-off guide.
Check attic lines after any freeze.
Why it matters
Leaks show up as pipes thaw.
When to get a pro: Get a plumber if a pipe has split.

February

Late cold snaps

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Drip exterior-wall taps on freezing nights.
Why it matters
Moving water freezes more slowly.
Look under sinks for slow drips.
Test toilets for silent leaks.
Why it matters
Food coloring in the tank.

March

Spring storms

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Check that gutters and yard drains are clear.
Why it matters
Keeps water away from the slab.
Clean faucet aerators.
Why it matters
Restores flow.
Read the water heater label for its age.

April

Wet season

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Watch for slow drains after heavy rain.
Why it matters
Can point to a cracked sewer line.
Check the cleanout cap is easy to find.
Look at the water meter with taps off.
Why it matters
Catches slab leaks early.

May

Warming up

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Inspect outdoor hose bibs for drips.
Check washing machine hoses.
Why it matters
Braided steel hoses last longer.
Flush a few gallons from the water heater.
Why it matters
Removes sediment.

June

Summer heat

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Check the attic water heater pan.
Why it matters
A wet pan means a leak.
Keep grease out of the kitchen drain.
Watch the water bill for jumps.

July

Peak heat

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Look for wet spots in the yard over the sewer line.
Check under the dishwasher and fridge line.
Test the main shut-off still turns.

August

Dry spell

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Watch for slow drains as roots hunt for water.
Check the relief valve pipe on the water heater.
Plan remodel plumbing before fall.

September

Late summer

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Have a gas appliance check before heating season.
Test carbon monoxide alarms.
Clear leaves from yard drains.

October

Fall

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Drain and store garden hoses.
Buy faucet covers before you need them.
Book a camera inspection if drains were slow this year.

November

Before winter

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Wrap pipes in the garage and attic.
Keep holiday grease out of the sink.
Why it matters
Cool it and bin it.
Fix dripping faucets.

December

Freeze watch

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Cover outdoor taps when a freeze is forecast. See freeze guide.
Keep the heat on if you travel.
Never thaw a pipe with an open flame.
Why it matters
Use a hair dryer.
When to get a pro: Get a plumber if a pipe bursts.

This calendar is general guidance. Turn off the power or gas before touching a water heater, and leave gas lines and main sewer work to a licensed plumber.

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