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Shreveport Plumbing Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Caddo and Bossier homes, built around mild winters with the odd hard freeze and long, humid summers.

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January

Coldest month

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Cover outdoor faucets on freezing nights.
Know where the main shut-off is.
Insulate pipes in the garage and crawl space.

February

Late cold snaps

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Drip outside-wall faucets during hard freezes.
Check under the house after cold nights.
Look for leaks once a freeze breaks.

March

Spring storms

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Check the sewer cleanout cap.
Flush the water heater.
Clean faucet aerators.

April

Heavy rain

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Watch low drains during storms.
Clear gutters and downspouts.
Look for slab-leak signs.

May

Warming up

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Inspect the water heater for rust or leaks.
Check outdoor faucets and hoses.
Watch the water bill.

June

Humid summer

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Check the crawl space for damp spots.
Clean kitchen drains with hot water and soap.
Test the toilet flappers.

July

Peak heat

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Watch for slab leaks as clay dries out.
Check irrigation lines for leaks.
Look at the water heater drain pan.

August

Late summer

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Read the meter with everything off.
Descale showerheads.
Book any fall plumbing work.

September

Storm season

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Check the backwater valve if you have one.
Look under sinks for drips.
Make sure the cleanout is easy to find.

October

Fall

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Shut off and drain irrigation before freezes.
Insulate exposed pipes.
Test the main shut-off valve.

November

Cooling down

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Disconnect garden hoses.
Close crawl space vents on cold nights.
Check the water heater's age.

December

Holidays

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Keep grease out of the kitchen sink.
Hold the heat steady on cold nights.
Know who to call if a pipe bursts.

This calendar is general guidance. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas company from outside. Leave gas lines and water heater repairs to a licensed plumber.

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