There are situations where you need a plumber and then there are those occasions when you can quite easily tackle the problem on your own. Having the right tools and some good information, can turn you into a bit of a DIY wiz, and it will also save you loads of time and money.
At Impala Plumbing and Electrical, we are able to tackle plumbing of all shapes and sizes and we take on residential jobs of all kinds. While we are more than able to come out and assist you, we are also fans of empowering our clients so that when smaller issues crop up, you can fix them without having to call us out.
5 Plumbing Tips
Of course, there are way more than 5 tips that are handy to have, but to get you started on the right path, these are the top 5 plumbing tips that are good to know.
- Where to turn off the water valve
If water is pouring out of a tap or if a pipe has unexpectedly burst and is now rapidly flooding your home, knowing how to shut off the mains is an absolute necessity. The main water valve is not normally found in the house but is rather somewhere outside, usually at the gate. Once you have turned off that tap, the water should stop running and you can start repairing the issue or contact a plumber.
- Know where your pipes are
Hammering a nail into the wall, to hang something pretty could end in a watery disaster if you happen to hammer it right through a pipe. Plumbing pipes are not always tough, and can sometimes be easily damaged. To find the pipes, it can help to check your home’s building plans.
- Don’t just flush anything
When the packaging of an item says “do not flush”, then do not flush it. It is all too easy to assume that things like sanitary pads and wet wipes can be flushed but the truth is that by flushing those kinds of things, if they are not meant to be flushed, you could unwittingly be clogging up the toilet.
Clogged toilets not only lead to sewer line issues, but they can result in your home being flooded with truly unwanted waste. So heed the warning and dispose of nonflushable items the right way.
- Quality Plunger
Should you notice that a sink or a toilet is backing up, you will probably be able to clear the clog by using a plunger. But plungers are not all made the same, so make sure that you shop for the right kinds of high-quality plunger.
- Don’t leave the leaks
Leaks happen for a reason and when you leave the leak, perhaps hoping that it will go away, you are really only delaying the inevitable problem that might become incredibly destructive further down the line. Whether it is a leaking tap or a pipe that is suddenly dripping in strange places, make sure you get it fixed!
