Sometimes you find yourself deciding between hiring a professional plumber or fixing the problem yourself. If you know what you're doing, handling small problems on your own can save on repair bills. But if you're unsure, don't hesitate to contact a professional plumbing company. Before you start, avoid these common mistakes:
Leaving the water on during repairs
The cardinal rule: turn the water off before you begin — either the main shutoff valve or the localized valves near sinks and toilets. Otherwise, water can come gushing out at full pressure from whatever pipe you just loosened.
Being careless with the soldering torch
Soldering isn't necessarily difficult, but it can be dangerous. Protect flammable areas near your workspace, and never set the torch down unattended while lit.
Flushing trash down the toilet
Never flush anything but toilet paper and human waste. Trash and other products can clog pipes quickly and cause a hazardous overflow.
Putting grease into the sink drain
Fat and grease can clog your drain badly enough to force you to call a plumber. Plumbing works best when it's well cared for.
Leaving exposed pipes in the winter
Plumbing in unheated areas or exposed outdoors can freeze and burst. Drain your irrigation system and insulate at-risk pipes before a frigid flood.
Refusing to ask for help
Sometimes you just need to call in a plumber. Even jobs that look simple can produce serious complications.
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