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Plumbing Checklist for Homebuyers Infographic

Plumbing Checklist for Homebuyers Infographic
Date Published: Jul 18 2012

Don't let the enjoyment of buying a new home come crashing down when you find unexpected plumbing problems too late. Angie's List can help you prepare for buying a home with this plumbing checklist, like avoiding lead pipes and testing the water pressure.

Plumbing Checklist for Homebuyers Buying a home is stressful and expensive. The last thing you need is an unexpected plumbing repair or upgrade. Did You Know? Average family of 4 used 400 gallons of water a day More than 25% of that comes from flushing the toilet Almost 14% of water use comes from leaks What To Look For Clogging Is For Danes - Flush the toilet in each bathroom. Under Pressure -Test all showers’ water pressure by turning them on. Size Matters - To get high enough water pressure, you’ll want at least 3/4” pipes from water source to home, and 1/2” or more to faucets. Heat It Up - Look for signs of corrosion on water heater. Ask when it was last serviced. If it’s too old, ask for it to be replaced. Get The Lead Out - Avoid homes with lead piping. CDC says 1 in 6 kids under 6 has a worrisome amount of lead in their blood. Down And Dirty - Inspect the crawl space and basements for water damage, leaky pipes or inadequate repairs. Angie’s List has plumber reviews.

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Environmental Protection Agency
Faucet Depot
SFGate.com
EzineArticles.com
GardenWeb.com
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