In case of plumbing emergency, it is always good to possess certain knowledge of plumbing skills that might help save money and prevent serious water damage.
A burst pipe or water emergencies of sorts, can be very damaging to the property. It is always best to quickly turn off the source of water, before more damage is caused. It is of utmost importance to make a note of where the water shut-off valve is located, and to practice turning it off, enabling anybody to do so in case of an emergency.
Leaky faucets can be replaced by replacing the washer. This is a simple appliance, that doesn’t cost too much. Sometimes, a fix might help, but most of the times it is observed that replacing the faucet completely, helps.
A running toilet is generally the result of the flapper refusing to shut or seal properly. The first step to mending this is shutting off the water with the shut off valve. If this doesn’t fix it, the flapper may need to be replaced, and is another inexpensive fix.
To unclog a plugged toilet, it is essential to have a plunger handy. The plunger must be used carefully, until the water level in the toilet goes down considerably. In case of an overflow, old towels can be used to mend it. Flushing after plunging the toilet is essential, and might need to be repeated a few times to ensure complete cleaning.
To clear slow or blocked drains, either chemicals or more natural substances like baking soda and vinegar may be used. In some cases, there might be obstructions clogging the drain, which must be removed, using specific tools available for the same. When a garbage disposal is involved, it must be handled with extra caution, and might sometimes require replacement.
Keeping in mind all the tips given above may help overcome a plumbing emergency at a very low cost.
A burst pipe or water emergencies of sorts, can be very damaging to the property. It is always best to quickly turn off the source of water, before more damage is caused. It is of utmost importance to make a note of where the water shut-off valve is located, and to practice turning it off, enabling anybody to do so in case of an emergency.
Leaky faucets can be replaced by replacing the washer. This is a simple appliance, that doesn’t cost too much. Sometimes, a fix might help, but most of the times it is observed that replacing the faucet completely, helps.
A running toilet is generally the result of the flapper refusing to shut or seal properly. The first step to mending this is shutting off the water with the shut off valve. If this doesn’t fix it, the flapper may need to be replaced, and is another inexpensive fix.
To unclog a plugged toilet, it is essential to have a plunger handy. The plunger must be used carefully, until the water level in the toilet goes down considerably. In case of an overflow, old towels can be used to mend it. Flushing after plunging the toilet is essential, and might need to be repeated a few times to ensure complete cleaning.
To clear slow or blocked drains, either chemicals or more natural substances like baking soda and vinegar may be used. In some cases, there might be obstructions clogging the drain, which must be removed, using specific tools available for the same. When a garbage disposal is involved, it must be handled with extra caution, and might sometimes require replacement.
Keeping in mind all the tips given above may help overcome a plumbing emergency at a very low cost.