plumbing: Maintaining Your Home’s Plumbing System - 01/19/10 07:12 AM
There are several major systems that contribute to the overall functionality of your new home. One of these is the plumbing system. Like most things in your home, the plumbing system requires regular maintenance to help keep it operating in top shape.
We have created the Lennar Home Care Video as a resource to provide tips on how to maintain and care for your home. This section of the video covers plumbing topics including: shutoff valves, sink traps and drains, garbage disposals, and handling clogged drains. View the 6 minute video below to learn more about these topics.

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plumbing: Maintaining Your Faucets - 10/22/09 02:12 AM
Taking care of the faucets in your new home should be part of your regular maintenance routine. You should plan to inspect and clean your faucet aerators on a quarterly basis.
Keep in mind that normal wear and tear will take its toll on the faucet's water pressure. This is because over time, sediment buildup may occur on your faucet's aerator screen - a device that looks like a small filter. Its job is to add air to the water as it leaves the faucet, conserving water and keeping it from spraying.
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plumbing: Draining a Water Heater - 10/15/09 12:41 PM
Draining the water heater in your new Lennar home is a part of homeowner maintenance that should be done at least once a year. Check the manufacturer's instructions for more information about your particular water heater and the suggested frequency for flushing the system.
The purpose of draining your water heater is to remove limestone and sediment that can collect on the bottom of the tank. Doing this maintenance can increase its life and reduce your utility bills by allowing the water heater to operate at maximum efficiency.
Please remember to be very careful when performing this maintenance, as there is … (1 comments)

plumbing: Drain Pipes: What to Do If There’s a Clog - 09/25/09 04:43 AM
One of the most common issues when it comes to a home's plumbing system is clogged drains. Many of these service calls can be prevented by keeping an eye on what's going down the drain in the first place. Here's an example: sink stoppages are often caused by grease that has been dumped down the sink. This seemingly harmless liquid actually leaves fatty deposits along the way, gradually forming a layer of grease on the pipe wall. Food particles cling to this layer and before you know it, there's a clog in your pipe. To help prevent this from happening, pour … (1 comments)