Young children and plumbing can be a dangerous combination, from scalding water to curious hands under the sink. A few safety measures keep the bathroom and kitchen kid-safe.
The temperature
Set the water heater no higher than 120 degrees and add anti-scald protection so the tap never burns small hands.
The cabinet
Latch the under-sink cabinet to keep children away from cleaners and the plumbing.
The toilet
Toilet locks stop both the splash and the risk of a child falling in.
The bathtub
A tub spout cover and close supervision are the basics at bath time. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Asheville, these are simple, high-value precautions.
The scald
Anti-scald valves and a 120-degree heater setting prevent the worst burns. The temperature at the tap is the number that matters for little hands.
The call
Make the plumbing safe for little ones. Call 888-217-3585 and Asheville Plumbing Helpers will match you with an Asheville pro.
Plumbing in Asheville: what to know
In Asheville, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Buncombe County — from Woodfin, Weaverville and Fletcher to ZIP codes like 28801, 28803, 28806 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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