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10 Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes Plumbers wish they would do!

Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes can lead to larger plumbing problems and require hiring a Licensed Plumber to repair the homeowner repair.  For example, once again your toilet is clogged, and you want to save money so you try to snake the line yourself. What seemed like something simple ended up with you breaking the line inside your toilet and causing the whole system to back up.  Here are 10 Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes and how they can be avoided.

1. Drano – Don’t Do It

Plumbing isn’t made for chemicals.  Don’t use chemicals to open or clear drains-they rarely get the job all the way done. Harsh chemicals are not only dangerous for you to handle, they can damage your pipes and other equipment used to unclog the blockage. Hint: If you want to stay away from this kind of issue in the first place, make sure to keep common cloggers like grease and hair out of drains.  It’s best to hire a proffesional plumbers for all your Indianapolis drain cleaning needs.

2. Your toilet is a like a backup garbage can.

Many of your household items such as feminine hygiene products, hygiene wipes, toilet scrubbers, make-up remover pads or cat litter may be labeled “flushable” but in reality, they aren’t. They don’t break down quickly enough to avoid blocking the drainpipe.

3. The Plumbing “Do-It-Yourselfer”

The best route making sure a plumbing problem gets fixed is hiring a licensed plumber. They can find and correct a problem more efficiently than an amateur can, which will save you money in the long run. Don’t try to diagnose and fix a plumbing problem yourself, or hire a handyman to do your plumbing work without expecting a headache and spending unnecessary money.

4. You have no idea where the main water valve is located.

It is important to know where the main water valve and every emergency shut off valve are located within your house. What will help out, even more, is if you know how to turn off these valves. Most plumbers will check emergency shut-off valves at no charge if you’re not comfortable with doing it yourself.

5. You use drop-in toilet tablets.

Drop in toilet fresheners may seem harmless but they often contain chemicals that can damage the parts inside the tank. Another issue is that as they start to dissolve, they can get stuck in the flush valve, preventing the toilet from flushing.

6. You forget to replace the hoses.

It is important to replace rubber hoses on washing machines and dishwashers every five years to avoid them bursting. It is best to use stainless steel on all water lines when replacing the hoses.

7. You don’t have a leak protection system.

Leaks can turn ugly fast. For only a few hundred dollars avoid water damage and purchase a water leak protection system that offers both an alarm and main water shut-off in case a leak occurs.

8. Your Hot Water Heater is outdated.

The average lifespan of a hot water heater is 8-12 years. Avoid having to deal with your 20-year-old tank failing, causing a flood in your home while you are on vacation.

9. You overload the garbage disposal.

Yes, your garbage disposal may be able to handle large amounts of garbage at once, but the effects are damaging. Make sure to slowly feed garbage into your disposal while running cold water. Fibrous food such as celery and artichokes can be hard on your garbage disposal, as sometimes they are so densely chopped up that the remains can build up around the blades of the garbage disposal. Grease is also another definite no-no for your garbage disposal as it can solidify and clog the drain.

10. You mess with the water heater’s pressure valve.

Don’t be a do-it-yourselfer when it comes to draining your water heater or testing the temperature and pressure valve. If the valve is removed improperly, the pressure from the tank can diffuse scalding hot water that could cause serious burns as well as property damage. Avoid the damage and stress and hire a professional.

Call Carter’s My Plumber first before you cost yourself more time and money!

When in doubt, call your Indianapolis plumbers! You can reach Carter’s My Plumber at (317) 859-9999.

Kelson Carter

Article reviewed by:

Kelson Carter, aka, The Prince of Plumbing

Kelson is a 3rd generation Plumbing Contractor. His family business is located in Greenwood, Indiana, and provides Residential Plumbing Service to the Indianapolis Metro market.

Kelson grew up watching his grandfather and father do plumbing. After graduating high school, Kelson went to Trade School and became a Licensed Master Plumber and Licensed Plumbing Contractor. He is also Certified in Backflow Prevention. He currently owns and operates Carter's My Plumber with his parents.


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