Maintenance Checklist

1. Work through each section. Start with the water heater and move through supply system, drain system, fixtures, and safety. Check off items as you complete them. Enter readings directly into the fields — water pressure, temperature, flow rate — and the tool will flag anything outside normal range.

2. Monitor your progress. The progress bar updates in real time. The summary section shows your completion percentage and a health grade based on items checked and flagged readings.

3. Generate a report. When finished, hit Generate Report to create a printable summary of everything checked, every reading recorded, and any items that need attention. Your progress auto-saves so you never lose work.

Water heater maintenance. The water heater is the most expensive single component in a home's plumbing system. Annual maintenance — flushing sediment, checking the anode rod, testing the T&P valve, and verifying the thermostat — extends the tank life by years and prevents catastrophic failures that cause thousands in water damage.

Supply system integrity. A main shut-off valve that does not close fully is a ticking time bomb. Testing every valve, checking water pressure, and inspecting visible supply lines catches problems like corroding angle stops, failing PRVs, and supply lines ready to burst before they cause an emergency.

Drain performance. Slow drains are early warnings of bigger problems. Running every drain confirms flow, and inspecting visible waste pipes reveals corrosion, improper grades, and failing joints. Recommending a camera inspection of the main line is a smart upsell that protects the homeowner and generates additional revenue.

Fixture condition. A dripping faucet wastes thousands of gallons per year. A running toilet can add over fifty dollars a month to a water bill. Checking fill valves, flappers, disposal operation, and connection integrity at every fixture catches small problems before they become expensive ones.

Safety verification. Gas leak inspections, CO detector checks, sump pump tests, and backflow device verification are the safety items that protect homeowners and limit your liability. Documenting these checks in every report demonstrates professionalism and thoroughness.

Annual maintenance visits. Use this as your standard operating procedure for every plumbing maintenance call. It ensures nothing gets skipped, readings get recorded, and the customer sees a professional report documenting every step.

New plumber training. Hand this checklist to every new hire. It teaches them the complete process for a thorough plumbing maintenance visit and builds consistent habits from day one. The reading targets and color indicators help them learn what normal looks like.

Maintenance agreement visits. If you sell plumbing maintenance plans, this checklist is your proof of value. Customers paying for a plan expect thoroughness. Generate the report, hand it to them, and show exactly what their money bought.