Tips On How To Deal With Any Plumbing Problem
Izvor: KiWi
Trenutačna izmjena od 15:09, 25. veljače 2014.
Prevent the pipes from freezing by insulating any sections of pipe that are close to the outside walls, and never allowing the temperature inside to be below freezing. If the ambient temperature around the pipes is below freezing, the pipes can freeze. If they do freeze, you are looking at some time before they can thaw out, thus you will have to wait for running water. But, they could also burst, causing a mess and a large repair bill.
Never reach into a garbage disposal that you think isn't working. Garbage disposals can be dangerous, even when they are turned off. Troubleshooting techniques and schematics of your garbage disposal are available on the Internet.
Run cold water in your sink when you turn on the garbage disposal. The blades on the unit will remain sharper and disposal will proceed with few glitches. Grease will stay solid and go through your drain with cold water; you don't want gooey grease in your pipes.
Whenever you have plumbing work that needs to be done, you should schedule all problems at one time. You may want to have each minor problem attended to as the occur, but having multiple repairs done at once allows you to save up for the cost. Also, combining smaller jobs into one larger job lets the plumber finish his work faster and therefore saves you money.
You can keep your bathtub pipes clear by pouring baking soda and vinegar down your drain once a month. Use one cup of each. Plug the drain afterwards or cover it with a washcloth, as the two chemicals are going to react with each other. After waiting a few minutes, flush the drain with boiling water. This simple solution can break up clogs caused by everything from hair to soap scum.
If you live in a home using well water and your bathtubs have stains pink and orange in color, this is likely a result of iron levels in the well water. A water softener can filter out unnecessary minerals, and leave you with clean, usable water.
If you have unwanted water that drains in your dishwasher, it's probably due to the kitchen sink's hose being improperly installed. The hose from your sink to your dishwasher needs to go upward before going back down so that there is no mixing between fixtures.
When water pipes freeze, the damage can be extensive and costly. This, however, is typically preventable. First, make sure that your outside pipe are insulated well. Secondly, when the temperature begins to drop, you want to drain and disconnect the hoses, then make sure you turn the outside faucet off. Taking proper precautions can save you lots of money on plumbing bills.
If you have a shower head that needs replacing, be sure to get one that is good quality. It's common to think it's fine to buy the one that is the cheapest. These types of fixtures are prone to breakage and are much less sturdy.
As was discussed at the beginning of the article, while plumbing can be an extremely difficult chore for anyone to complete, it becomes significantly easier if you have the right advice and information. Use the advice from this article, and you'll be on your way to doing your own plumbing.
