{"id":1920,"date":"2026-09-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=1920"},"modified":"2026-09-28T23:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T04:51:42","slug":"fall-plumbing-checklist-for-st-louis-st-charles-county-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/fall-plumbing-checklist-for-st-louis-st-charles-county-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Plumbing Checklist for St. Louis & St. Charles County Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fall is a good time to catch plumbing problems before colder weather makes them worse. A dripping outdoor faucet, slow drain, weak sump pump, or aging water heater can all turn into bigger headaches once the temperatures start dropping. Performance Plumbing helps homeowners in St. Louis and St. Charles County take care of those issues before winter. We put together a checklist to cover the main areas to inspect around your home to protect your plumbing this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Disconnect Hoses and Check Outdoor Faucets for Drips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leaving a garden hose connected to outdoor spigots can trap water inside the faucet. If the water freezes and expands, you could end up with plumbing or water damage inside your wall where you can’t see it. We recommend removing hoses, draining the spigot, and checking the faucet after everything is disconnected. If it keeps dripping, give us a call for a repair before the freezing weather arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspect Plumbing Along Exterior Walls and Cold Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pay attention to areas beneath your kitchen sink, behind your washer and dryer, in garages, crawl spaces, and near exterior walls. Look for exposed pipes, damaged insulation, and cold drafts around plumbing. Even small gaps can let outside air in and make your nearby pipes more vulnerable to freezing when the temperatures drop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Water Heater Performance Before the Cold Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before winter, take a few minutes to check how your water heater is performing. Watch for hot water running out faster, longer recovery times, unusual noises, rust-colored water, or moisture around the unit. If you’re having trouble, give us a call. Our team at Performance Plumbing services both traditional and tankless systems, including Rheem, Bradford White, Rinnai, and Noritz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Your Sump Pump Discharge Line a Clear Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before fall rain picks up, test your sump pump by filling the pit and make sure it operates the way it should. We also recommend checking that the discharge line is clear and water from the sump pump can move freely away from your house. Remove leaves or debris around the outlet and check that water is draining away from the foundation instead of pooling nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Slow Drains Before Holiday Traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Holiday cooking, guests, showers, and extra laundry can put a strain on your drains during the last few months of the year. If a sink, shower, or tub is already draining slowly, take care of it now rather than waiting for a complete backup. If you have recurring slow drains, give us a call right away and avoid using chemical drain cleaners that could damage your pipes and are unlikely to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Plumbing Ready for Fall With Performance Plumbing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you find a dripping outdoor faucet, suspicious moisture, slow drains, sump pump problems, or water heater issues, we can help get your home back on track before winter settles into St. Louis and St. Charles County. Taking care of small problems now will help avoid plumbing emergencies during the first cold snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Performance Plumbing<\/a> today to schedule your plumbing maintenance or service in St. Louis.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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