Multiple pets mean more water, more washing, and more wear on the plumbing. A few upgrades make the pet-friendly home run smoothly.
The water bowls
A pet fountain or a refill station keeps the water moving and fresh. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the fountain filters and circulates.
The washing
A dog wash station or a handheld sprayer in the tub makes the baths easy. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the wash station handles the mud season.
The drains
Pet hair and litter can clog the drains, so strainers matter. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the strainer catches the hair.
The water line
An auto-refilling bowl needs a safe water connection and a shutoff. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the line installs with the valve.
The outdoor
An outdoor spigot and a hose serve the dog runs and the washing. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the frost-free bib survives the winter.
The habits
Keep the toilet lid down, since some pets drink from it. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the lid is the simple rule.
The call
Fit the plumbing to the pets. Call 888-217-3585 and Manhattan Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Manhattan pro for the upgrades.
Plumbing in Manhattan: what to know
In Manhattan, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Riley County — from Wamego, Junction City and Abilene to ZIP codes like 66506, 66502, 66503 — 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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