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Asheville Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Asheville homes in the mountains, where valley days can be mild while nights on the ridges drop well below freezing.

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January

Coldest nights

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Check crawl space pipes after cold nights. See freeze prep guide.
Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls.
Know where the main shut-off is.

February

Late cold

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Keep crawl space vents closed in hard cold.
Test toilets for silent leaks.
Check the water heater area for drips.

March

Spring rain

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Look for wet spots in the crawl space after storms.
Read the water heater's age on its label.
Clean faucet aerators.

April

Spring

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Open crawl space vents again.
Check outdoor taps for freeze damage.
Walk the yard for soggy spots over lines.

May

Warming up

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Check washing machine hoses.
Flush a few gallons from the water heater.
Have well water tested.

June

Summer

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Look under sinks and around the dishwasher.
Check the septic system if you have one.
Watch the water bill for jumps.

July

Summer storms

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Clear yard drains before storms.
Test that the main shut-off turns.
Check sump pumps where fitted.

August

Late summer

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Book drain or sewer camera work.
Plan remodel plumbing before fall.
Check the pressure tank gauge.

September

Storm season

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Know how to shut off water and the well pump.
Keep stored water on hand.
Check the water heater stand or location.

October

Fall

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Disconnect and store hoses.
Insulate crawl space pipes.
Seal drafts where pipes enter the house.

November

Before winter

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Close crawl space vents for winter.
Keep holiday grease out of the sink.
Fix dripping faucets.

December

Freeze watch

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Let a faucet drip on the coldest nights.
Keep the heat on in empty homes.
Never thaw a pipe 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. Turn off the power or gas before touching a water heater, and leave gas lines and main sewer work to a licensed plumber.

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