Everything Your Plumber Doesn’t Want You To Know

Plumbing problems pose a headache for the homeowner that is not familiar with plumbing problems. If you hire a professional plumber you are looking at a wait time and pretty costly repairs, most likely for something that can easily be solved on your own. Read more to see how you can fix some simple plumbing problems!

Plumbing that constantly squeaks, pounds, and emits other noises is irritating but, fortunately, the problem is often easily fixed. Anchor any easily-accessible loose pipes. If these pipes are located in the floors, ceiling or walls, you are probably best calling a profession plumber to take over the project.

Do not put any oil, fat, or greasy foods or products in your sink. When they cool, they will harden and create clogs in your drains. Especially if you operate a garbage disposal, the fat causes blades to be less efficient. To keep your kitchen pipes clear, never dispose of grease down your sink drain.

If your home runs on well water and you notice any orange or pink stains in your fixtures or tub, this is because of iron in your water. A water softener will take care of the issue. This can either be done by yourself, or you can hire a professional to come and take care of.

To keep things flowing smoothly through the drain of your bathtub, each month you should feed it baking soda, one cup’s worth, with a cup of vinegar to chase it. This will cause the vigorous bubbling you may remember from the “volcano” in a grade school science project, so be sure to close the drain with a stopper. Wait a while, and then use boiling water to flush. By following this tip, you should be able to clear all the soap scum, hair, and other grime out of your pipes.

Many shower heads are available that can help you to save money on your water bill. Most of your water bills comes from the water you use to shower. If you spend several extra dollars putting in energy-saving shower heads, you can potentially reduce your energy bill by $100 or more annually for every shower head used in your home.

Make sure you do educate yourself ahead of time before situations arise. Just by doing a bit of routine maintenance, you can stave off future issues. Take the tips you’ve read here and implement them into your plumbing strategy, preparing you to keep your plumbing in great shape and deal with any problems as they arise.