samedi 23 mai 2015

Plumbing Tips That Will Save You Money

By Belinda Norbert


Did you know that a leaky spray head on your kitchen sink might be caused by a faulty diverter? If this peaks your interest or if you want to know more about plumbing, then you will want to read what else we have to provide in this article about how to take care of plumbing in your home.

When choosing a plumber make sure he is insured and licensed. This is very important. If there is a plumbing emergency, you want to make sure the plumber has met the training requirements of the state. If he is insured, this covers any accidental damage done while fixing your plumbing.

Do not put your hand in the garbage disposal to remove a clog. This can be potentially harmful. Always use tongs to get out whatever is stuck in the disposal. Using tongs is much safer, and you will make sure your hand does not get cut on the disposer's sharp blades.

You should drain all of the water out of the tank of your hot water heater at least once every three to six months. Draining all of the water out of the tank helps to prevent sediment build-up at the bottom of the tank. This sediment can cause the tank to bang or to heat less efficiently.

If you want to save a lot of time and money on plumbing repairs, prevention is the best weapon you have in your arsenal. Clogs are a big problem with plumbing, and they are quite common. Hair is a common material in drain clogs. A great way to help prevent those clogs is to install a screen on top of the drain. Just make sure that it properly fits your drain. Because the hair is at a place where you can remove it, it saves you from having to call a plumber out to your home.

The best way to avoid plumbing bills is to prevent problems before they happen. Drain clogging is a very common plumbing problem. Drains can be clogged by hair. This can be prevented by using a drain cover or screen to keep the hair from going down the drain. Cleaning a screen is is a lot easier than cleaning out your pipe.

A costly repair, in regards to plumbing, are frozen pipes. They can generally be prevented, though. Find out if all of your outdoor pipes are properly insulated. When it gets colder, disconnect and drain the hoses and turn the outside faucet off. Doing this could help save lots of cash related to plumbing repair bills.

If attempting a plumbing repair yourself, be sure and have plenty of buckets on hand to catch spilling water. While you may have turned off the water supply, there is always some water left in the pipes and the larger the home and more extensive the plumbing system, the more water you may encounter.

In conclusion, that leaky faucet may just be easier to fix than you imagined. Instead of making a call to a plumber, having to wait, and then paying out top dollar, you can now fix it yourself. Use this advice to put yourself in the best financial situation possible when it comes to plumbing.




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