Plumbing issues can be quite costly unless you can fix
common problems yourself. Whether you
are using a wrench, snake or other tools to assist with the situation and
improve your amateur plumbing skills.
From the kitchen sink to the toilets to the pipes and everything in
between to fix that dirty, you can handle it before you call a professional.
Clogged Drains or Toilets
When you notice water sitting in your sink, bathtub or
toilet that won’t drain, you know you have an issue. Try to determine first what caused the issue-
was it a clump of hair, grease, or something worse?
When it comes to your toilet, the trusty plunger is your
friend and can handle the job. But if
the problem still doesn’t get resolved with the plunger, it’s time to move to
drain cleaner.
Burst Pipes
Burst pipes regardless of the reason can cost you thousands
of dollars if it is not taken care of within an appropriate amount of
time. The best way you can fix a burst
pipe is with a C clamp. First turn off
the water in your home. Then, place a
piece of rubber over the exposed area of the pip. Secure the rubber by placing a piece of wood
on top and then tighten down both pieces with a C clamp- make sure the clamp
before you remove the wood and rubber.
Leaky Fixtures
A leaky faucet can not only be extremely annoying but it can
also raise your water bill if it’s not fixed.
But lucky for you, you only need a few tools to complete the task.
First, remove the handle by removing the screw that attaches
it to the faucet. Try tightening the
packing but which is located at the base of the system. Finally, place the handle back onto the
faucet and test to see if you’ve fixed the issue.
No Hot Water
Millions of people across the US suffer from a lack of hot
water everyday. If you have an
electronic water heater, check to see if you’ve tripped the breaker, have a bad
thermostat, or a faulty electric heating element.
