Sound Advice For Plumbing Maintenance And Repair

sound advice for plumbing maintenance and repair

Safford Trading Company isn’t just a sporting goods store but we are a hardware store too, we carry all of your plumbing needs.

this is your best chance to gain a better understanding about plumbing. it is more than important that you learn what there is to learn now, before any issues occur. use the great advice provided in this article to establish yourself as being a sufficient plumber for you or your friends.

roots from a tree in your back yard can be a real headache when it comes to plumbing. make sure if you have a big tree or bush or some kind of plant with a big root system, that you ask your plumbing company about root killing agents. you can flush these down your toilet and kill any roots that may be blocking your pipes and save yourself a lot of money by stopping a back up before it happens.

if your water is coming out black, then most likely you have an iron and magnesium issue to your water. you need to contact a water softener company, and get them to come out and assess your water. they will be able to fix the problem by adding a water softener.

avoid pouring grease or oil down your kitchen sink drain. grease and oil can build up in your pipes and cause a backup. instead, wait for the grease or oil to cool and solidify and either throw it away or see if there’s a place to recycle it near your home.

if you have to take out the clean out plug and cannot do it, you can do it this two ways. you can loosen the fitting around the plug using a hammer and chisel. if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to break through the plug itself.

believe it or not, it is not a very good idea to use a plunger if your toilet is clogged. plungers just push whatever is stuck deeper into the drain. instead, it is a better idea to use a closet auger. it will do a better job and is affordable.

sometimes you have no choice in what plumber you have scheduled, but you can still research them online. if the insurance company you have scheduled a plumber for you, you could always check out the website and the reviews and feedback left by customers, so you are more comfortable and ready when they arrive.

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. watch the bowl, and if you see colored water within a few seconds, you know that you have a problem that needs to be handled soon.

in any diy plumbing project, make sure that you always test the drains and the supply lines before you close up the walls. it is a lot easier to find and solve problems if you look for them while you are still in the process of actively doing the job.

never hire a plumber that is not licensed, insured and bonded. if the plumbing company cannot provide you with reference numbers for their credentials, move on quickly. it is a common question and it should be a no-brainer for them to provide them to you. if they have issues with you asking, take that as a big red flag.

to prevent pipe banging when you turn on the water, think about rubber blankets or straps. instead of assuming the pipes need replaced, consider anchoring them or buffering them. if your pipes are plastic, leave them some room for expansion and contraction. if pipes do not leak but just make noise, eliminate the noise.

in conclusion, you want to take the time now before there is an issue to learn about plumbing so that you know what to do when something occurs. when you are panicked or when your home is at risk, you will not be in the best mode for learning. hopefully this article was informative and helpful.

come see us in safford alabama and let us help you with your plumbing hardware or any other diy task.

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