These 10 plumbing secrets could help you save a significant amount of time and money.
Know where the shut-off valves are.
In some cases, you will find the shut-off valve will be located outside the house.
Never Ignore Leaks
The constant drip, drip, drip of a fixture means money being lost as this will raise your water bill.
Find out what can be flushed
If something that isn’t human waste falls down the toilet, it will cause problems. Flushing anything like tissue paper, hygiene goods, and children’s toys will also cause severe clogs. So homeowners should avoid using their toilet as a garbage can
You can unclog clogged garbage disposal on your own
Before you begin working on your garbage disposal, remember to unplug it. This is crucial since you don’t want it to turn on by accident when your hand is stuck down there.
Access your sink pipes using the clean-out plug
It’s advisable to do this before pouring any drain cleaners down the drain because they can splash out if you’re not careful.
It’s advisable to do this before pouring any drain cleaners down the drain because they can splash out if you’re not careful.
Make Plumber’s Tape Your Friend
Plumber’s tape is also known as Teflon tape. It is used to prevent leaks around joints and fittings by sealing pipe threads.
Avoid chemical drain cleaners
It’s entirely up to you how you clean your drains on a regular basis. But first, a word of caution is that chemical drain cleaners should never be used. Certainly, never!
Fix a Leaking Flush
The water might be trickling down because the float is set too low. You can manually secure the valve by lifting the float up (very gently).
Invest in a quality plunger
Invest in a high-quality plunger to clear clogs in toilets, sinks, and drains.
Before removing the trap from the sink, use a plunger to remove the majority of the water.
Don’t put clothes or anything else on your basement’s exposed pipes. Even if you think a small object won’t cause damage you’ll be surprised as the weight may break them and flood a basement. This is not something you want to have to deal with.