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- | Fortunately for you, there are a ton of things you can do to prevent these nightmares and to fix them when they happen. | + | Water may be the source of all life, but it can also be a nemesis to the frustrated homeowner dealing with plumbing problems. Next to a natural disaster, the one thing that can ruin your home is a major plumbing issue. Fortunately for you, there are a ton of things you can do to prevent these nightmares and to fix them when they happen. |
- | + | If you have a pipe that freezes, you should turn on the faucet that is close to the pipe; this way, the water has a place to go. As such, bursting can be halted, saving you from even more costly damages. | |
- | + | If you discover a frozen water pipe, turn on a nearby faucet so that thawed ice has a place to go. This will relieve pressure and might prevent the pipe from bursting, preventing further damage. | |
- | + | Do not attempt fixing your garbage disposal with bare hands. Even if the disposal is turned off, it can still be hazardous. Use a guide or the Internet to locate a blueprint of your disposal, or a troubleshooting manual. | |
- | + | Don't put oil, grease or fat into your drain. Whenever they cool, they tend to harden and make clogs inside your drains. As an owner of a garbage disposal, this is important because the blades will stop working if they have fat on them. Don't put oils down the sink. | |
- | + | [http://fr8pals.com/group/29228 Plumbing 101: Tending To Your Pipes Like A Pro] Keep a strainer over every drain in your house to prevent stray debris from clogging your pipes. Thoroughly clean the strainer on a regular basis. The ones in your bathtub should also be cleaned frequently, as needed. | |
- | + | Don't put fat, grease and other oils into the drain. When these oils cool, they become hard and create clogs. They'll also muck up your garbage disposal and cause it to be less efficient. Don't put oils down the sink. | |
- | + | Schedule all the plumbing work at one time. It might be tempting to hire a plumber for every little problem, but if you can save it up for one big fix, then you have time to set money aside for these repairs. Doing this can also save you money, since it's common for plumbers to charge hourly rates. It'll condense the total amount of time they need to spend to something you can more easily afford. | |
If you wish to use a pipe cleaner to clear out your clogged pipes, look for one that is enzyme-based. A enzyme-based cleaner will remove the clog by turning it into a liquid, freeing it from the drain. The best options on the market now are enzyme cleaners. | If you wish to use a pipe cleaner to clear out your clogged pipes, look for one that is enzyme-based. A enzyme-based cleaner will remove the clog by turning it into a liquid, freeing it from the drain. The best options on the market now are enzyme cleaners. | ||
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