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Do It Your Self

Plumbing problems are a serious matter. Your professional New York plumber is here to help you out with any plumbing predicament, big or small. However, there are some plumbing issues that you can handle and solve on your own.
In fact, embarking on a do-it-yourself plumbing project can be an exciting, cost effective venture, which you and your family can get involved in.

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Do-It-Yourself VS. Professional Plumbing

DIY vs. pro plumbing Clearly, you cannot undertake all plumbing tasks. Some require skill and expertise, while others can only be fixed with special tools and equipment, which your home plumbing kit is not likely to include. Whereas do-it-yourself home plumbing usually offers temporary solutions to plumbing predicaments, your NYC plumber can provide sounder, more permanent ones.

Popular Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Steps

auger At the same time, there are some home plumbing tasks that you can handle yourself. One of the most common problems in kitchen and bathroom plumbing is clogged sinks. You can open the clogs with a plunger, or by removing the curved section of the trap below the sink and taking out the clogging substance. Plungers are also a useful tool for clearing toilet clogs. For slightly less simple clogs, carefully push an auger past the toilet trap and into the pipe. You can fix a leaking toilet by opening the tank, checking whether the water level is too high, and adjusting the ballcock accordingly.

Preventive DIY Plumbing Maintenance

Do-it-yourself plumbing is mostly about preventive maintenance. There are various steps you can take to ensure that your plumbing problems are reduced to a minimum. Find out which materials should not be thrown down sink drains or toilets, and place strainers over kitchen and bathroom drains.

Prepare Yourself for Plumbing Emergencies

prepare yourself Take the time to familiarize yourself with your home plumbing system, particularly with the location of your shutoff valves, both the main one and those located next to the various fixtures. Once you know where they are situated, you can turn them off during an emergency and prevent flooding.

Remember that your New York plumber will be happy to assist you with any how-to plumbing questions you may have. Contact us for more information.

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