Home Upkeep for Tucson Living: Easy DIY Tips from Key View Inspection-#3
- Trish Beals
- Nov 23
- 2 min read
Simple Plumbing Checks Every Tucson-Area Homeowner Can Do
Tucson Home Care Made Easy, a practical, homeowner-friendly blog series created by your local inspection experts at Key View Inspection. Whether you live in Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Vail, Marana, Catalina, Saddlebrooke, or Casa Grande, these guides are designed to help you take simple, safe steps to keep your home running smoothly. Each post focuses on easy, low-risk tasks that don’t require special tools or technical training—just clear instructions from a trusted home inspector who understands the unique conditions of Southern Arizona homes. Our goal is to empower you, save you time, and help you feel confident caring for your own home.
By following these simple home-care habits, you'll also be better prepared for future home inspections—meaning fewer surprises, fewer defects, and a more favorable inspection when it matters most.
As a home inspector, I see minor plumbing issues in nearly every home—dripping faucets, slow drains, or toilets that run. The great news? Most of these can be prevented with a few simple, safe checks that any homeowner can do. Regularly keeping an eye on your plumbing not only improves your home’s comfort but also helps ensure fewer findings in future home inspections.
Check All Faucets for Drips
Turn on and off each faucet in your home and look for drips. Even a small drip can waste water and may eventually lead to more significant leaks.
Test Sink and Shower Drains
Run water in each sink and shower and make sure it drains quickly. Slow drains may indicate minor buildup that can be easily cleared with safe, store-bought drain cleaners or a simple plunger.
Inspect Under Sinks
Open cabinet doors under sinks and look for damp spots, puddles, or signs of mildew. Catching small leaks early is always easier than repairing major water damage.
Check Toilets
Flush each toilet to ensure it operates smoothly. If you hear continuous running water afterward, the flapper may need replacing—a simple, inexpensive fix.
Why These Steps Matter
Small plumbing issues can turn into costly repairs if ignored. By performing these simple monthly checks, you can catch problems early, save money on repairs to cabinets, walls and floors and reduce the number of maintenance notes that appear on a home inspection report.
At Key View Inspection, we believe homeowners deserve clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply maintaining your home, our detailed inspections and friendly service ensure you get the information you need — explained in a way that’s easy to understand.
If you live in the Tucson, Casa Grande, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Catalina, Saddlebrooke, or South Tucson areas we’re here to help you protect your biggest investment.
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