Top DIY Plumbing Tips for Beginners

Plumbing issues are so common in every household. We face some of it every day. Clogged drains, leaking pipes and faulty faucets are so common. However, let me tell you that Plumbing problems are not so tough to begin with.

If you know some of the DIY methods, you can avoid so many plumbing problems, before it even starts and save the expense of hiring a plumber. So, here in this Blog, I will guide on how to take care of some of the minor plumbing problems before they become something complicated that only a professional plumber in Beverly Hills CA can solve.

Having that said, it is also essential to have the plumber number is your phone, in case there is an emergency and the plumbing issue is such that you cannot solve.

Don’t hesitate to replace the parts inside your toilet

Trying to take apart the pipes of sinks and shower can lead to a messy issue, if you do not know how to manage it. However, that is not the case with toilet flush, as there is little you can do to damage the toilet flapper.

Let me tell you that worn out flapper are common reason of leaking water between toilet tank and bowl.  It costs only a few dollars and not just that, the package comes along with how to do, follow up instructions.

Remove clog without chemicals

You do not need to buy expensive chemical drain cleaners; you can unclog the drain with the drain snake.  All you have to do is to put the drain snake into the drain and slowly pull it back, and if you are lucky the culprit that has caused the clogging will come attached along with it.

You can also use wet/dry shop vacuum in order to suck out the clog.

Use thread tape on leaking taps

Pipe dope which is also called thread sealing compound can dip and smear. In case of DIY method, thread tape works just fine. You can get a multipurpose tape that is white in color and will work just fine. Thicker yellow tapes are for gas and pink tapes for water. Try one of these thicker options, trust me, it works better! However, make sure to roll the tape in the counter-clock-wise around the threads. Tie around the pipe threads three times for best results, tells plumbing contractors in Santa Monica.

Make your water-heater more efficient

Make sure to check your water heater’s thermostat to see that it is not set to high. Let me tell you that you should be able to go down to 115 degrees and still get enough hot water.  Moreover, if you insulate your water heater, it will remain hot for a long time.

Many utilities provide cheap insulating blankets that are very simple to install. If you live an area that quickly collects the sediment lines, it can cause an issue, so before it is too late, get rid of the grit water by draining the water out of your tank once in every three months.

You can do so by turning off the water heater and opening the drain. It will help in removing a lot of sediment that is settled in the water heater. It will increase the life of your water heater.