There are many homeowners who prefer the do-it-yourself method of plumbing instead of making a list of plumbers to call to rectify a bad situation. Sometimes, however, trying to fix a plumbing issue on your own can make the problem go from bad to worse. Here is a list of the most common and costly mistakes that people make and plumbers have to fix.
The Garbage Disposal
Believe it or not, there are many people out there that who actually use their garbage disposal as a trash can. The truth is that the garbage disposal was not actually made to hold all types of trash. For example, it is not a good idea to peel certain types of fruits and vegetables and send their skin down the garbage disposal. Potato skins, melons and various types of squash should never make their way down your garbage disposal.
The Toilet
It should come as no surprise that flushing certain foreign objects down the toilet can cause a big problem. It is not a good idea to flush anything that isn’t directly related to human waste down a toilet. The toilet is made for human waste not general trash or unwanted items. Flushing trash down the toilet will inevitably lead to the septic system getting clogged, which will require a plumber to come out and fix the problem.
The Sink/Drain
Many people make the fatal mistake of dumping construction items, chemicals, and various paints down the drains of the sink. This is a huge problem. For one thing, it can cause clogs throughout the drain pipes. Another problem is that these materials can dry on the walls of the pipe and cause a permanent block. This can snowball into being a huge and costly plumbing problem that could easily be avoided.
Disassembling and Reassembling Pipes, Drains & Disposals
One of the single most costly mistakes for DIY plumbers is when they forget how to reassemble what they disassembled. If you take apart a garbage disposal and forget how to reassemble it, but try to reassemble it anyway and do it incorrectly, then the price for a plumber to come out and correct the mistake could be high.
When it comes to plumbing issues, it is always best to simply call a plumbing professional. This will often reduce the cost of repairs in the long run. If you need the services of a plumber go to Website Domain to watch our Youtube videos or Like us our Fan page for more updates on plumbing services.
