Home Plumbing Tips And Tricks

Knowing easy plumbing hacks can save you time, money and many headaches down the road. Of course, you are still going to need expert plumbing services for bigger problems, but simple tricks to unclog your toilet can come handy.

Let us walk you through a few tips in this blog.

Use pipe insulation to prevent sprayer snarls

If you shake your hose when you pull out your kitchen sink sprayer, there are high chances that your hose has faulty shutoff valves. For an easily operative hose, slip in foam pipe insulation over the shutoff handles and the pipe. If you think the foam is not sticking, you can try taping it too.

Use a shop vacuum to remove hard objects

If hard objects such as toys, hairbrushes or toothbrushes plug your toilet, the plunger may not provide you with adequate vacuuming. It may push the object even farther, making it inaccessible. The better way of going about it is sucking out the obstruction with a shop vacuum.

Use a strong magnet to find hidden pipes

If you are trying to locate a pipe under the floor, it is best to attach a rare earth magnet to an electrical fish tape and insert it to the drain lines. Now, you can locate the magnet by using a compass, and as a consequence, pin point the location of the pipe.

Take a picture before closing up walls

This is the next best thing to x-ray vision. It is always a good idea to take picture of your home when it is getting remodeled. This way, you will know where the framings and plumbing lines are and you won’t have any problem locating them. You can also guide your plumber effectively if you know where the pipes and other fittings are. You can follow this drill for your roofing and floors as well.

If you are worried because of a plumbing problem in your home or at business, don’t do it on your own. Consider hiring Your 1 Plumber. Our company has state of the art facilities which helps our experts get to the root cause of the problems within minutes. Our broad range of services include everything from a sink leak to a pipe replacement and maintenance. We also have an efficient customer service which will guide you through the right department. In order to book appointments and give your feedback, please feel free to contact us.