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Savannah Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Savannah homes, written for the coast: short, mild winters with a few freezing nights, long humid summers and a hurricane season that runs into fall.

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January

Coolest month

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Check the main shut-off turns freely.
Why it matters
You'll need it fast in a leak.
When to call a pro: Replace a seized valve.
Cover outdoor faucets on freezing nights.
Why it matters
Savannah averages about 21 nights below freezing a year.
Look under raised homes for drips after cold nights.

February

Late winter

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Drain a few gallons from the water heater to clear sediment. See repair or replace?
Check sinks and toilets for leaks with the meter test. See hidden leaks.
Clean shower heads and faucet aerators.

March

Spring

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Turn on irrigation and walk each zone for broken heads.
Clear gutters and downspouts.
Why it matters
Spring storms bring heavy rain.
Run water in unused bathrooms.
Why it matters
It refills drain traps.

April

Warm-up

0 of 3 done

Check outdoor faucets and hoses for leaks.
Look at the water heater for rust on fittings.
Why it matters
Coastal air corrodes metal.
Pour water into any floor drains that rarely see use.

May

Before the wet season

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Have slow drains cleared before summer storms. See slow drains.
Make sure you know where the gas shut-off is.
Insulate cold pipes that sweat.
Why it matters
Humidity drips onto floors.

June

Hurricane season begins

0 of 3 done

Make your storm plan for water and gas. See hurricane-season plumbing.
Ask about a backwater valve for low-lying homes.
Why it matters
When to call a pro: A plumber installs these.
Raise items off garage floors.

July

Hot and wet

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Check the meter while you're away for a day.
Clean the dishwasher filter.
Watch sprinkler timers; water early in the morning.

August

Storm watch

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Check under sinks and around the water heater.
Test any sump or ejector pump.
Clear leaves and debris from yard drains.

September

Peak storms

0 of 3 done

Keep the storm plan handy.
Why it matters
Many storms arrive in late summer and fall.
After any flood, have water heaters checked before use.
Look for wet spots under the house.

October

Fall

0 of 3 done

Flush the water heater.
Check the T&P valve discharge pipe.
Book any repiping or remodel plumbing for the cooler months. See older homes.

November

Cooler

0 of 3 done

Disconnect hoses before the first freeze.
Insulate exposed pipes under the house.
Check outdoor showers can be drained.

December

Holidays

0 of 3 done

Go easy on the disposal with holiday cooking grease.
Before a trip, shut off the main water.
Plan next year's plumbing upgrades.

This calendar is general guidance. Turn off the power or gas and the water before touching a water heater, never open a gas line yourself, and leave gas and sewer work to a licensed plumber.

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