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Pocatello Home Plumbing Calendar

A month-by-month plumbing checklist for Pocatello homes, built for a high, dry valley with very cold winters and hot summers.

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January

Deep cold

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Check crawl space and basement pipes after the coldest nights. See winterizing guide.
Keep cabinet doors open under sinks on outside walls.
Know where the main shut-off is.

February

Cold snaps

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Watch for slowly falling pressure.
Why it matters
Can mean a freezing service line.
Check the well house heater.
Test toilets for silent leaks.

March

Thaw

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Look for wet spots as frost leaves the ground.
Check the basement floor drain and sump if you have one.
Read the water heater's age on its label.

April

Spring

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Inspect the backflow assembly before irrigation.
Check hose bibs for freeze damage inside the wall.
Clean faucet aerators and shower heads.
Why it matters
Scale builds up.

May

Irrigation start-up

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Open irrigation slowly after the last frost.
Walk each zone for leaks.
Read the meter with everything off.

June

Summer

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Check washing machine hoses.
Flush a few gallons from the water heater.
Why it matters
Clears sediment and scale.
Have well water tested.

July

Heat

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Look under sinks and around the dishwasher.
Test that the main shut-off turns.
Check the water softener's salt level.

August

Late summer

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Book drain or sewer camera work before winter.
Plan basement finishing plumbing now.
Check outdoor hydrants and taps.

September

Fall prep

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Insulate pipes in garages and crawl spaces.
Check heat cable before you need it.
Clear leaves from yard drains.

October

First hard freezes

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Shut down and drain irrigation.
Disconnect and store hoses.
Close crawl space vents.

November

Winter ready

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Seal drafts where pipes enter the house.
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 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 gas before touching a water heater, and leave gas lines and main sewer work to a licensed plumber.

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