Now is the right time to finally learn more about plumbing.You’ve thought about it often, but haven’t had the time to do it.
Don’t use bleach tablets, odor removers or those blue tablets in your toilet. They can clean the bowl and remove odors, but they also damage the soft plastic and rubber parts in and around your toilet.
Have your septic tank cleaned every five years or so to keep it working well. Although having a septic tank pumped costs money, it is nothing compared to what you will have to spend on cleaning up a backup of sewage or repairing or replacing your septic system.
If a plunger is ineffective, you might be able to do the trick with a bucket of warm water. Do this every time the water level gets too low.
Do not pay your plumber until they finish the problem is fixed. You may need to make a small down payment before the job has begun, but do not give them the entire sum of money until you are sure they have done a good job. You should make sure the plumber did a good job before you pay him.
Check floors around toilets for softness, so you can tell if you have any floor damage. Sit reversed on the toilet (facing the tank) with your feet on the floor. Rock your weight onto each foot in turn and see if you can feel any weakness or “give” in the floor. You could save yourself money but noticing that problem sooner, rather than later.
Don’t put fat, leftover frying fat or any oils down your sink drain. This can make your garbage disposal run less efficiently and slow. Make sure you dispose of all oils away from the sink.
Give all drains strainers to gather particulate matter that can clog pipes. Every time you have large particles in the strainer of the kitchen sink, it should be cleaned thoroughly. Bathtub drains should be cleaned regularly as well.
Dish Soap
If your house uses well water and you start to see orange or pink stains in your tub and other water fixtures, you have too much iron in your water. Luckily, you can quickly fix this by adding some water softener to your supply. You can pick up this product at a lot of stores, or have it shipped out to you.
By regularly incorporating a routine using a combination of dish soap, lemon rinds, dish soap and even pits from a cherry, you can keep your disposal running smoothly and smelling as fresh as the day it was installed.
Cleaning your in-sink garbage disposal can extend its lifetime significantly. By regularly incorporating a routine using a combination of dish soap, lemon rinds, and even cherry pits, you can keep your disposal running smoothly and smelling as fresh as the day it was installed.
It is very important to always run cold water while using your garbage disposal. Cold water keeps blades and allows for smoother disposal.
Use baking soda and one cup of vinegar per month to keep the bathtub drain clear and running well. The combination will cause a chemical reaction, so just place a cloth or other object over the drain after pouring. Wait a while, then flush it with boiling water. This simple solution can break up clogs caused by everything from hair to soap scum.
Kitchen Sink
Installing more efficient shower heads can save you tons of money on your energy bill. Showers and baths are responsible for the bulk of your hot water usage. When you invest in energy-efficient shower heads, you will save around $100 a year for every shower head.
If you notice water draining into your dishwasher, it’s probably due to the kitchen sink’s hose being improperly installed. The hose connecting the kitchen sink to your dishwasher has to go up and then down so that there is no mixing between fixtures.
If you have unwanted water that drains in your dishwasher, it’s probably due to the kitchen sink’s hose being improperly installed. The hose connecting the kitchen sink and the dishwasher has to go up and then down in order for the water of both locations to not mix.
Don’t flush anything that is unlikely to dissolve and wind up clogging pipes, such as diapers, tissues, because these items don’t break down and may cause clogging issues.
To limit toilet problems, don’t use it as a trash can. Do not flush sanitary pads, paper towels, cotton balls, tissues, diapers or other materials, as these items do not dissolve and could cause clogs. As well, use just enough toilet paper to clean yourself!
Use enzyme based if you want to clean clogged pipes. These are cleaners that work by using natural bacteria to eat away at your clog, and be removed from your pipes. Enzyme cleaners are not corrosive so they won’t erode your metal pipes.
When it is time to replace your shower head, you should consider paying a little more for a better one. Choosing the cheapest shower head in the store can end up costing you more in the long run. The problem about this is they aren’t sturdy and they tend to break a lot easier.
Frozen pipes are on of the most expensive plumbing repair bills. The first thing you should do is make sure that all of the outside pipes are well insulated. When colder weather is approach, disconnect and drain the hoses and turn the outside faucet off. This will keep you money on plumbing bills.
Frozen pipes can do very extensive and expensive damage. However, this can typically be prevented. First, insulate your outside pipes well. With the onset of colder weather, disconnect and drain any hoses and shut off outside faucets. This will keep you from paying too much to your plumber.
Understanding how to fix basic plumbing problems is a valuable tool for any homeowner. You’ll be an awesome resource for your friends and family, and you can also save yourself a lot of cash, as well. Hopefully you were able to understand all of the concepts covered here and found it to be interesting.
If you have grout in your water line, you shouldn’t try cleaning it yourself because it will be pointless. Do your best to break it up and flush it down. Plastic pipes, if you have them, will work better than metal. Calling a plumber can be expensive but damaging your pipes will cost a lot more.
