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Moncton Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Moncton homes, from January cold snaps and freezing rain to the spring thaw and getting ready for winter again.

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January

Deep cold

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

February

Coldest days

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Keep the heat steady at night.
Check roof plumbing vents for snow and ice.
Top up floor drain traps.
Why it matters
Dry traps let in smells.

March

Thaw begins

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Test the sump pump. See spring thaw guide.
Clear the sump discharge outlet.
Shovel snow away from the foundation.

April

Spring melt

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Watch the basement for damp spots.
Check the backwater valve if you have one.
Clean out downspouts.

May

Outdoor season

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Turn outdoor taps back on and check for leaks.
Why it matters
Frost damage shows now.
Read the hot water tank's age on its label.
Test toilets for silent leaks.

June

Summer

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Check washing machine hoses.
Clean faucet aerators.
Open the cottage plumbing carefully.

July

Warm weather

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Look under sinks and around the dishwasher.
Test that the main shut-off turns.
Have well water tested.

August

Late summer

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Drain a few litres from the hot water tank.
Why it matters
Removes sediment.
Plan renovation plumbing before fall.
Check the septic system if you have one.

September

Fall prep

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Book drain or sewer camera work before winter.
Check the sump pump again before fall rain.
Inspect insulation on exposed pipes.

October

Before frost

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Shut off and drain outdoor taps.
Disconnect and store hoses.
Close up cottages and drain the lines.

November

Winter ready

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Seal drafts where pipes enter the house.
Keep holiday grease out of the sink.
Fix dripping taps.

December

Freeze watch

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Let a tap drip on the coldest nights.
Keep the heat on if you travel.
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 fuel before touching a hot water tank, and leave gas lines and main sewer work to a licensed plumber.

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