Remember the Dos’ and Don’ts of Plumbing

Plumbing plays an important role in every residential and commercial property. Do homeowners and business owners really care about plumbing?

There is no reason to ignore plumbing because it’s very important to maintain your plumbing system on a regular basis so that there is no sudden inconvenience caused and you can avoid sudden repairs.

Do you find plumbing repairs tempting? Yes, you can do the minor ones yourself but you definitely need a plumbing contractor to manage bigger or more intricate tasks.  

Here are certain do’s and don’ts in plumbing that will actually help you.

The Do’s:

• Do an annual checkup for leaks in the toilets: remove the lid of the tank and you can add food color to the water in the tank. After 10-15 minutes check the bowl and if color is visible, there is a leak in the flapper valve. Make an appointment with your plumber immediately.
• After you dispose garbage in the drain, run lots of cold water down and this will help a lot to prevent the buildups. Your drains won’t be clogged easily so this is a maintenance tip.
• When it comes to shower and tub drains, it’s ideal to pour down hot water because hot water cleanses build ups formed due to soap and hair. It’s generally advised to pour 2-3 gallons of water once every month.
• Are you focusing on your research? Do not jump into any project suddenly, it might sound tempting but plumbing projects are very risky. If you try doing it on your own, a small mistake might cause flooding or give rise to any unwanted situation. If it’s a minor thing you wish to do, first of all understand the procedure before you start. Watch videos and try learning from others mistakes. Please ensure you have all the right tools before you start.
• It’s very important to be safe when working on projects because you can no way put yourself in any harm.
• Using quality materials is very important whether you are doing it on your own or hiring a plumber. When it is plumbing for your property, use everything that is best. While shopping for plumbing fixtures, make sure the products have a seal of Water Regulations Advisory Scheme. This ensures the products you are using are of top notch quality and complies with the regulations.
• Ask for assistance whenever required and do not hesitate even once. There are plumbers in Chicago that offer 24×7 emergency services. It’s a backup you have and might need anytime.

The Don’ts

• Always have a trash box under your sink and don’t place anything that have the chances of blocking the drainpipes and finally cause leaks. It’s gross to pour cooking oils and fats down the sink because this waste material could cause a build up in the pipes, cause blockages and overflows.
• Throw high and thick fiber materials at the garbage disposal like corn husks, onion skins, meat bones, celery and pieces of anything. Anything clogged can be a plumbing headache.
• Do not pour hot water down the toilets, those are not meant for hot water and can cause heavy cracks.
• It’s not good to ignore warning signs and do not take any shortcuts, call a reliable plumber immediately.

Conclusion

Whenever you need an expert plumbing professional, we are always here for you offering regular and emergency plumbing services in Chicago. Get in touch with us for a quote or book an appointment.