How much knowledge do you understand about plumbing? What kind of skills do you possess? If you are somewhat vague on the answers to these questions, it’s time to give this article a read.
To prevent pipes from freezing, insulate all exterior pipes and be sure to keep your interior house temperature above freezing, and be certain to adequately insulate those pipes that are out in the weather. Your plumbing can freeze if temperatures around them fall below 32 degrees. It could take some time for the pipes to thaw out so that you can have water again. However, frozen pipes often burst, and that could make a mess and result in a big repair bill.
If you have a water pipe that freezes, turn on the nearest faucet so the water has an escape route when the pipe starts to thaw. This will relive some of the pressure, and keeps it from bursting.
Septic Tank Pumped
You should have your septic tank pumped once every five years! 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.
Don’t use any colored tablets in your toilet.These products may well remove odors, but they have the side effect of damaging the rubber in your toilet, causing poor functionality or even complete breakdown of the fixture.
If you aren’t having any luck using a plunger on a clogged toilet, it’s time to try adding a bucket of lukewarm water to the toilet from a around three feet or higher. Do this as often as necessary if the water level gets too low.
Garbage Disposal
Never put your hands in your garbage disposal. Even an un-powered garbage disposal is turned off they can be dangerous.You can look online to get schematics or troubleshooting advice for your garbage disposal.
If you live in a home using well water and your bathtubs have stains pink and orange in color, that is from iron in your water supply. This is something that needs to be taken care of by water softener, which you can buy at a store, or you can have someone come to your home and fix it.
By regularly incorporating a routine using a combination of dish soap, lemon rinds, dish soap and even pits from a cherry, your disposal can be kept smelling fresh and running smoothly for many years to come.
Schedule all your plumbing work simultaneously. You may be tempted to call a professional plumber if you have any minor issues, but having multiple repairs done at once allows you to save up for the cost. Most plumbers have an hourly fee that can be minimized if there is only one visit to your home.
Pour equal parts baking soda and vinegar down your bathtub drain every month.Plug the drain and allow the chemical reaction to occur. Wait for a bit, then flush the pipes by pouring in a kettle full of boiling water. This method should help clear your pipes of hair and soap scum.
Did you learn something new about plumbing? Do you feel you know more about the plumbing system in your home? Do you feel you have become more adept at plumbing? Are you now able to work on your system better using the tools you have? Can you properly operate the equipment? Feel confident in your new insights and apply the knowledge as needed.