Keeping Your Pipes Free And Clear: Plumbing Tips From The Pros

Plumbing issues can negatively affect your home and your household goods. There are some tips and techniques in the following article.

Have your septic tank cleaned every five years or so to keep it in prime condition. While it may cost a bit to have your septic tank pumped out, the cost is much higher to have sewage and backups cleaned up and your septic tank repaired or replaced.

Do not pay your plumber until the problem is fixed. You may need to pay some money in the beginning, but you should never have to pay in full until after everything has been correctly finished. It is good to know that your problem has been solved before he gets his money.

Never put your bare hands in your garbage disposal. Even an un-powered garbage disposal is turned off they can be dangerous.You can look online to get schematics or troubleshooting advice for your garbage disposal.

Use strainers on all drains to prevent debris that might clog the pipes from clogging drains. The ones in the bathroom can be cleaned out on a regular basis.

Schedule one plumber to take care of all your plumbing work at the same time. You might be tempted to contact a plumber every time you face a small problem, but if you have problems repaired all at once, you can save up money for repairs. Most plumbers have an hourly fee that can be minimized if there is only one visit to your home.

Run lots of cold water in your sink when you turn on the garbage disposal. Cold water will allow for the food particles to be properly disposed of while keeping the blades sharp and encourage a smoother disposal.

If water is draining into a dishwasher, check how the kitchen sink hoses are installed. The hose connecting the kitchen sink to your dishwasher has to go upward before going back down so that there is no mixing between fixtures.

Don't flush items like paper towels, sanitary napkins, tissues, because these items don't break down and may cause clogging issues.

Clean the aerator to adjust water pressure issues due to sediment build up. Take out the aerator, disassemble it, and clean inside with a brush soaked in vinegar. If you are in the Woodland area and need plumbing service, call us at (530) 207-0868 or contact us online.


Woodland Plumbing
1737 6th St. Suite 32
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 207-0868
http://woodlandplumbingrepair.com