Top 5 Plumbing Myths
Plumbing systems are a critical part of our homes and offices. Therefore, they should be well-maintained in order to be fully functional. If they get damaged, your whole schedule can come to a halt—no hot water for showers, no drinking water, no water for laundry, and so on. However, when the system gets stuck, we often tend to take things into our own hands, remembering some myth that we probably heard from our grandfather. Today these systems are complex and cannot be understood easily, and in such times, calling a professional plumber becomes essential.
Here are the top five
plumbing myths that need to be busted-
Myth #1- Simply Use a Chemical Drain Cleaner: Clogs can happen anytime, but chemical drain cleaners are not the answer in every situation. Although they are not harmful to the environment, chemical drain cleaners are mainly composed of caustic salts that can cause internal damage to your plumbing systems. Instead of spending money on expensive chemical cleaners, you can run some hot water or use vinegar and baking soda solution to unclog your pipelines. If that doesn’t work, you can always call a professional.
Myth #2- You Can Do This Yourself!: You can do simple tasks such as exchanging a faucet or a showerhead if needed. But we often think that we can do the entire plumbing work ourselves. No matter how easy it seems, plumbing systems can be a puzzle. Moreover, with internal channels, they have only grown to be more complex. It is best to call a reliable, professional plumber to fix internal pipelines because they can damage other systems if not repaired properly.
Myth #3- Plumbing Systems Don’t Need Maintenance: Whether being used or not, every system installed at your home needs regular maintenance to work efficiently and have a long life. You cannot see a clog or uneven water pressure, but why wait for it to even happen? Get your plumbing systems professionally checked every six months. If you have hard water problems or a freezing climate, it is even more necessary for you to get them frequently maintained to avoid any damages to your home.
Myth #4- Leaky Faucets Are Not A Big Problem!: It is very common to enter someone’s house and see a leaking faucet, and mostly, we ignore them. However, they need to be repaired as soon as possible. Gallons of water are wasted every year because of leaking taps. They also increase your utility bills and stain the surfaces. Moreover, they can cause molding and other irreparable damages if not taken care of in time. Leaky faucets generally result from broken valves, which are easy to replace.
Myth #5- A Little Tissue Down the Toilet Flush is No Big Deal: Just because a toilet flush might be able to wash down make-up wipes, diapers, sanitary napkins, and whatnot doesn’t mean you should do it. They can get trapped in the internal channels and cause irreparable clogs. It is best to throw the garbage in the dustbins for your safety instead of flushes.
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