We’re deep in it now.
The sidewalks sizzle. The steering wheel burns. And your plumbing? It’s quietly crying under your slab.
Extreme heat does more than fry your lawn, it messes with your drains, pipes, and everything in between.
This week, we’re covering how to keep your plumbing from pulling a full Arizona meltdown
Tip of the Week
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Expansion & stress: PVC and metal pipes expand in high temps. Over time, this wears them out, especially on older homes.
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Soil shift: Dry ground = shifting foundation = stressed pipes (and cracked ones if you’re unlucky).
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Evaporated water traps: That sulfur smell in your guest bathroom? The water in the trap evaporated and now you’re breathing sewer gas.
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Stinky garbage disposals: Hot weather + food gunk = science fair.
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Summer-stressed water heaters: Sure, the water’s warmer coming in, but higher usage and sediment buildup mean your heater still gets cranky fast.
If your house is starting to smell like it needs an exorcism… call us, not a priest
Hot tap water. Chlorine smells. Crunchy showers.
Summer’s hard on your water, too.
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Water softeners and whole-home filters
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RO systems for clean, cold, actually drinkable water
Maintenance Minute:
Stop Summer from Sneaking Into Fall
Want to avoid plumbing drama before chaos starts? Here’s your survival kit:
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✅ Run water in rarely used drains once a week to keep traps full
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✅ Clean your disposal with ice, lemon peels, and cold water
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✅ Peek under sinks for signs of pipe sweating or slow leaks
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✅ Water your foundation (yes, really) to prevent shifting
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✅ Flush your water heater or schedule a quick service
Pro move: Schedule a full-home checkup now before the “mystery puddle” moment arrives.
Leaky Laugh of the Week:
Why don’t pipes go on vacation?
Because the moment they relax - everything leaks.
Weird Thing We Found This Week:
A homeowner had such dry soil around their home that the main line sagged and disconnected just enough to spray underground…
For three months.
They thought they had a gopher problem.
They didn’t.
One Call Corner
If your house smells weird, your drains are bubbling, or your AC is the only thing keeping your plumbing civil, let us help.
✔ Drain cleaning
✔ Pipe inspections
✔ Garbage disposal rescues
✔ Summer stink elimination
480-663-2255
Thanks for reading. Same time next week? We’ll bring the puns. You bring the plumbing problems.
- The One Call Plumbing Team
480-663-2255 | azplumbers.com
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