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What are common spring plumbing problems after winter?
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Common spring plumbing concerns include damage from freeze-thaw cycles (small cracks or weakened joints), damage to outdoor hose bibs and faucets, drainage issues as ground thaws and spring rains arrive, and the need to test sump pumps before heavy rainfall to prevent basement flooding.
Answered by Dylan Brant, Bayshore Plumbing. Based on Spring Into Plumbing: Preparing Your Home for the Season Ahead.