If you're a home owner unfamiliar with plumbing, you're probably familiar with the experience of being charged an arm and a leg for what seems like a simple plumbing repair. If you'd like to avoid this experience again, read on for some advice and tips on how to fix your own plumbing.
Don't pay a plumber until the job is completed. A plumber may require some money upfront, but it's wise to wait until the job is completely done before giving him the entire payment. Many things can happen between the stop and end of a job, so to be safe wait until you are satisfied with the completed work before paying.
Unclog drains with ease. Try using a plunger and drain cleaner, as your clog may simply be a build-up of hair and debris. If this doesn't work you may have to clear the drain with a snake. Feed the snake into the drain line as far as it will go. Turn the crank gently, which will help to loosen the clog. Remove the snake, and run water down the drain to see if the clog has been removed. You may have to use the snake a couple of times, before the clog is cleared so don't give up!
Give all drains strainers to gather particulate matter that can clog pipes. You should clean your kitchen sink's strainer every time there is a large particle that's trapped in it. You should also clean your bathtub strainer any time it is slow to drain.
Don't put oil, grease or fat into your drain. These materials may be liquid when you pour them in, but they will solidify and cause problems. Grease is of particular concern when there is a disposal unit installed in your drain. It can cause the unit to lose efficiency. Make sure you dispose of oils away from the sink.
Make sure your toilet is not leaking. A good tip for this is to take food coloring and put a few drops in your toilet tank. If the water in the bowl turns colors, it is leaking.
Plumbing isn't as hard as it can seem, when you have access to good information and advice about how to go about solving your own plumbing problems. Next time you have plumbing problems in your house, try applying the tips from this article and see if you can save some money by solving it yourself! Living in the Corning area and need plumbing service? Contact us online or call us at (530) 737-5114 to schedule an appointment with us.
Corning Plumbing
665 Houghton Ave
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 737-5114
http://corningplumbing.net
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