Five Things that You Do that may be Causing Your Plumbing Issues
If you have ever had a pipe burst in your bathroom or your
toilet go into overflow mode in the middle of the night you have undoubtedly
searched the terms plumber
near me in sheer panic mode [been there - done that]. There are things that you may be doing daily
that are contributing to your plumbing issues in your home. If you are guilty of
any one of these things at one point or another you may the cause of your
plumbing problems.
You Flush Everything Down the Toilet
If you are flushing anything more than just toilet paper down
the toilet you may be contributing to any future plumbing issues that you may
have. If you live in the US for example, there are some household products that
are considered safe to flush down the toilet in addition to good old toilet paper. If
you are living in certain countries in Europe even toilet paper is not allowed
to be flushed. If you are flushing other things down your toilet bowl you will
eventually cause the system to back up and overflow.
You Use Store Bought Drain Cleaning Products
Many of the products available in your local supermarket to
clear drain clogs are extremely toxic to breath in and can be caustic to your
skin. These chemicals can also take a toll on your pipes. The chemicals present
in most drain cleaning products are so concentrated and strong that they may
clear the drain temporarily but they can be eating away at your pipes and valves
causing more damage than they are worth in the long run.
You Never Clean Out Your Drains
If you don’t clean out your drains until your shower starts
pooling water every morning this can also be contributing to plumbing issues at
home. You should be examining your drains and cleaning out any excess buildup or
hair or other debris that can get caught and cause blockages.
You Always Try to DIY
There are some things that you can absolutely DIY but if you
have a real plumbing problem you might want to rely on a professional to fix it.
There are simple bathroom and kitchen fixes like stopping a small leak but if
you have larger issues with your plumbing trying to fix it yourself may make
matters worse. Chances are you are not qualified to be doing this type of work
and if your goal is to save a buck or two, find a local plumber to help you so
that you are saving on potential larger scale repairs.
You Pour Oil and Cooking Grease in Your Sink
This is one of the worst things that you can do. Cooking oil and
grease should never be poured down the drain in any sink in your home. The oil
and grease will harden and can build up along the pipes that are meant to drain water. Oil
and grease will also harden in the sewer system causing issues for the people
around you if you are a serial offender.
If you stop doing these 5 things today you should be spending
less time searching for a plumber and more time enjoying life!
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