A home with young children needs a few plumbing safety touches that a grown-up-only house skips. The checklist is short and the payoff is peace of mind.
The scald
Set the water heater around 120 degrees and install the anti-scald valve. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Eau Claire, the setting prevents the burns.
The outlets
Protect the outlets near the sinks and the tubs with GFCI protection. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Eau Claire, the GFCI is the shock protection.
The cabinet locks
Lock the cabinets under the sinks, away from the cleaners and the tools. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Eau Claire, the locks protect the curious.
The lids
Keep the cleanouts and the sump pits covered so the little feet stay safe. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Eau Claire, the covers are the guard.
The bath
Never leave a child alone in the bath, and use a non-slip mat. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Eau Claire, the routine is the rule.
The teach
Teach the school-age kids where the shutoff is and what not to flush. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Eau Claire, the lesson sticks.
The call
Childproof the plumbing. Call 888-217-3585 and Eau Claire Plumbing Experts will match you with an Eau Claire pro for the safety check.
Plumbing in Eau Claire: what to know
In Eau Claire, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Eau Claire County — from Altoona, Lake Hallie and Chippewa Falls to ZIP codes like 54703, 54720, 54701 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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