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A basic knowledge of plumbing is essential for the typical homeowner. When you own a home, it’s inevitable your plumbing will break down and require repair. When your plumbing does break down, and the problem is small, a leaky faucet for example, hiring a plumber might not be a viable option because of the costs involved in doing so. To minimize plumbing repair costs, you, the homeowner, bought to have a working knowledge of basic plumbing concepts. Then you can easily repair the small plumbing problems that occur in your home from time to time. Here are some tips to help you take care of the smaller plumbing jobs.
- Noisy Pipes – If the water pipes in question are exposed, noisy plumbing is an easy do-it-yourself fix. Simply firmly anchor any exposed water pipes.
- Preventing Frozen Pipes – To keep your pipes from bursting during frigid weather, open the nearest faucet a little. Doing so relieves the pressure in the pipe and keeps it from bursting. It will also prevent a huge mess in your house.
- Wash Your Septic Tank – Wash your septic tank every five years to keep it in tip-top share. Doing so precedes tank buildup associated with sediment. Allowed buildup to become unmanageable will cause your septic tank to back-up or even completely fail. While having your septic tank cleaned is expensive, it’s more expensive to clean up sewer back up in your home.
- Know Your Tools – Have a thorough understanding of your plumbing tools. Know how to use them before you begin any kind of plumbing repair. If necessary, do a little research online and read about the various plumbing tools before you use them. Plan accordingly beforehand, because repairing a mistake can cost you a lot of money.
- Drain Filters – Install drain filters in all your drains. The filters will prevent your drainpipes from clogging up with debris. Clean debris from these filters as often as necessary.
- Proper Toilet Use – Your toilet is not a garbage disposal. Avoid flushing hygienic pads, sponges, cotton balls, paper towels, baby diapers and other funky things down your toilet.
Again, if you own a home, a basic knowledge of plumbing is indispensable. Hiring a professional plumber is expensive, so hire them when you need them for the big jobs. Learn how to handle the small plumbing jobs on your own. Heeding the tips in this article will help you minimize your plumbing repair costs. Owning a home is costly enough without adding the unnecessary costs of hire professionals for the small do-it-yourself jobs. So educate yourself on the basics and you’ll save a load of dough over the long run.