Keeping Your Pipes Free And Clear: Plumbing Tips From The Pros

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Homeowners who have no significant knowledge of plumbing can have a headache trying to figure out how to fix their plumbing. If you hire a professional plumber you are looking at a wait time and pretty costly repairs, most likely for something that can easily be solved on your own. Keep reading for ways to make your plumbing woes disappear.

Noisy pipes is an easy do-it-yourself project. If pipes are exposed, you must anchor them. You may need to hire a professional to help with any projects involving pipes that are hidden in the floors, ceiling or walls.

It is a advisable to have a septic tank pumped every five years to keep it in peak condition. Doing so avoids sediment build up, so that you don’t have any kind of septic system backup. While you may find it costly to get your septic tank cleaned out, the cost is much higher to have sewage and backups cleaned up and your septic tank repaired or replaced.

Never put your hands in your garbage disposal to fix a problem. A garbage disposal can be dangerous, even when it is not on. You can search online to get schematics or troubleshooting advice for your garbage disposal.

You can keep your bathtub pipes clear by pouring baking soda and vinegar down your drain once a month. Use one cup of each. Cover it with a plug or rag, because a chemical reaction is sure to occur in your pipes. Let that sit for a while, and then run boiling hot water down it. This method should clear your pipes of accumulated hair and soap scum.

It is important to always run cold water while using your garbage disposal. When cold water hits the garbage disposal, it sharpens the blades. This keeps the disposal working properly. If you use hot water it will liquefy the grease, allowing it to accumulate in your drain causing your pipes to clog.

Installing more efficient shower heads can save you tons of money on your energy bill. Most of the hot water we use is used while we are showering. By installing an energy-efficient shower head that might cost a few dollars, you could save at least $100 a year per person who showers in your house.

As you can see, plumbing problems don’t have to be so difficult. If you can solve the problem yourself, you can save time waiting for a plumber, as well as saving a whole lot of money. Try applying what you’ve learned from this article next time you have a plumbing problem!

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