How to Remedy Common Plumbing Problems

Plumbing Problems That Can Ruin Your Day

Introduction:

Whether your plumbing problems are major or minor, you have three choices to remedy them: hire a professional plumber, have a friend do the repairs or do it yourself. How to remedy common plumbing problems is listed below. Most DIY homeowners can remedy these problems without assistance but in some cases a professional plumber may be required. A DIY coach that may be friend or co-worker can also assist you in performing these tasks.

Dripping faucets:

Nothing is more annoying than the sound of a dripping faucet disrupting your sleep. It is hard to believe that something so small is so annoying. In addition a dripping faucet can cost you a lot of money in wasted water. Most faucets can be easily repaired simply by replacing the washers in the shut off valve.

Broken pipes:

A broken water pipe can very quickly cause a lot of damage to your home. The first thing to do when you have a broken water pipe is to immediately turn off the water. All homes have emergency water shut off valve. Know where it is and how to shut it off. As these valves frequently corrode they are not always easy to turn. After the water is shut off, determine where the broken pipe is and how you intend to remedy the problem. It may be time to call a plumber if you cannot do the repair yourself.

Clogged drains:

Always keep a supply Liquid Plumber on hand to deal with clogged sink drains. In most cases a clogged drain can be remedied using Liquid Plumber and a plunger. Usually hair or food is clogging your drain which with a little help with the plunger will pass through the drain pipes.

Frozen pipes:

The best way to deal with frozen water pipes is to take the necessary action to insure that they don’t freeze. Insure that any water pipe in a cold spot in your house is well insulated and the area has some form of heat to keep the temperature above freezing. Once a water pipe is frozen it is not likely that you will be able to thaw it out without damaging the pipe. This is the time to call a plumber to remedy the problem unless you have sufficient plumbing experience to do it yourself.

Broken toilet flush handle:

Broken toilet flush handles are a common plumbing problem. If you try to flush your toilet and the handle doesn't work it is most likely a broken handle. This is an easy problem to remedy. Simply visit you home improvement supply center and purchase a repair kit. Remove the toilet tank lid and replace the broken handle.

Replacing the water heater:

Having a failed water heater is more common than you would think especially if it is an electric water heater. Unfortunately there is little warning that a water heater is on the verge of failure. You can wake up in the morning and be surprised that there is no hot water. This is the time to call a plumber.

That is how to remedy common plumbing problems in your home.

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