According to Home Advisor, “The average homeowner spends between $1,048 and $4,065 to restore or repair water damage, with an average of $2,557.” Unfortunately, many homeowners take a reactive approach when it comes to taking care of their home. But what if Kansas City homeowners invested in prevention? Roger the Plumber, a Kansas City plumbing service provider, cautions local homeowners to take a proactive approach and learn about the ways they can prevent water damage.

Spring has sprung and you’re in the mood for spring cleaning. You might start by cleaning out your closet, replacing winter wardrobe with summer staples, and go on the hunt for dust bunnies. Next, you’ll head for the refrigerator and the oven.

You’re home alone. It’s quiet. Except for the steady “drip, drop, drip, drop” coming from the bathroom sink. No, you’re not in a horror movie. But that leaking faucet might as well be a leaking bank account.  Now that is something to be afraid of. Maybe a leaky faucet won’t turn you into a pauper overnight, but this is an issue that should be fixed by a plumber sooner, rather than later.

The average home in the U.S. “consumes more than 2,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, causing power plants to emit about 3,500 pounds of carbon dioxide and 31 pounds of sulfur dioxide,” according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The most efficient air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy than those produced in the mid-1970s. Regardless of how old or efficient your air conditioner may be, it’s important to make sure it is running properly and take steps to prevent expensive repairs.

Roger the Plumber announced a promotion offering a $50 credit towards sump pump maintenance to help homeowners prevent flooding. Roger the Plumber has found time and time again, sump pumps fail from lack of maintenance. Springtime maintenance services have shown to be the best, as the Kansas City area takes on the greatest increase of groundwater and heavy rainstorms from now, until the end of the summer season.