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Pueblo Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Pueblo homes, built around short cold snaps, a long dry summer and the swamp cooler and sprinkler seasons in between.

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January

Coldest nights

0 of 3 done

Know where the main shut-off is. See cold snap guide.
Why it matters
Seconds count when a pipe splits.
When to get a pro: Get a stuck valve replaced.
Drip taps on outside walls on nights near zero.
Why it matters
Moving water freezes more slowly.
Keep crawl space vents closed.

February

Late cold

0 of 3 done

Check crawl space and garage pipes after cold spells.
Why it matters
Splits show up as pipes thaw.
Look for rust or drips around the water heater.
Test toilets for silent leaks with food coloring.

March

Windy spring

0 of 3 done

Check outdoor taps for freeze damage.
Clear grit from outdoor drains and window wells.
Why it matters
Spring wind carries dust.
Read the meter with everything off.
Why it matters
Finds hidden leaks.

April

Sprinkler start-up

0 of 3 done

Turn sprinklers on slowly and check the backflow. See backflow guide.
Why it matters
Cracks show up at start-up.
When to get a pro: Have a cracked backflow repaired.
Check zones for broken heads.
Clean faucet aerators.
Why it matters
Minerals cut flow.

May

Cooler season

0 of 3 done

Start up the swamp cooler water line. See cooler guide.
Why it matters
Lines may have split over winter.
Check the cooler drain empties safely.
Look under sinks for drips.

June

Dry heat

0 of 3 done

Check hoses and outdoor lines for sun damage.
Why it matters
Plastic goes brittle.
Watch the water bill for jumps.
Why it matters
Irrigation leaks add up.
Keep the water heater area clear.

July

Monsoon season

0 of 3 done

Check gutters and downspouts drain away from the foundation.
Why it matters
Storms can be heavy.
Look at washing machine hoses.
Why it matters
When to get a pro: Fit braided steel hoses.
Check the cooler float and drain.

August

Late summer

0 of 3 done

Flush a few gallons from the water heater.
Why it matters
Removes sediment.
When to get a pro: A plumber can do a full flush.
Check under the kitchen sink and dishwasher.
Test the main shut-off still turns.

September

Before fall

0 of 3 done

Fix dripping taps before winter.
Book any backflow testing your provider requires.
Plan remodel plumbing before the holidays.

October

Shut-down month

0 of 3 done

Drain the swamp cooler line and cover the cooler.
Why it matters
Water left inside freezes.
Winterize sprinklers and the backflow device.
Why it matters
When to get a pro: Many owners have lines blown out.
Disconnect garden hoses.

November

First freezes

0 of 3 done

Insulate pipes in the garage and crawl space.
Check CO alarms near bedrooms.
Why it matters
Gas appliances run all winter.
Keep holiday grease out of the drain.
Why it matters
Cool it and bin it.

December

Freeze watch

0 of 3 done

Open sink cabinets on outside walls on the coldest nights.
Keep the heat on if you travel.
Never thaw pipes with an open flame.
Why it matters
Use a hair dryer.
When to get a pro: Get a plumber if a pipe bursts.

This calendar is general guidance. Gas line work and backflow testing should be done by a licensed professional. Turn off the gas or power before touching a water heater.

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