
You will often hear that fixing your own plumbing problems is too hard. With the right approach and information, it will be easy to do the work yourself. The following plumbing tips will give you a head start on whatever plumbing project needs to be done.
Check for softness in your floor to determine flood damage. Straddle the toilet and rock from one foot to the other to see if you feel any weakening or “softness” in the floor beneath you. It’s important to catch and address floor damage problems as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more expensive the repair will be.
Sifting drainers are available for any size drain to prevent items larger than a grain of sand going into your pipes. Every time you have large particles in the strainer of the kitchen sink, it should be cleaned thoroughly. Kitchen filters should be changed often, while bathtub filters can be changed as needed.
You should make sure not to put oils down the drain, such as grease and fat. They might be in liquid form, but after they cool off, they will solidify and make a clog in your drain pipe. Grease is of particular concern when there is a disposal unit installed in your drain. It can cause the unit to lose efficiency. Make certain you dispose of all oils in other places other than the sink.
If your home has a well for water and there are pink or orange stains in the sinks and tubs, this could be due to high iron content in your water. A water softener is the easiest way to solve hard water problems relating to rust, but you can also consult a plumber if you are unsure.
Overflow Holes
Be sure that the overflow holes don’t clog up. Overflow holes are one of those things which you forget about until you need them. Clear the overflow holes periodically when you are doing your periodic checks for other problems and things that need to be repaired.
As was discussed at the beginning of the article, while plumbing can be an extremely difficult chore for anyone to complete, it becomes significantly easier if you have the right advice and information. Use the advice from this article, and you’ll be on your way to doing your own plumbing.