Are you doing your own plumbing for the first time? You probably don't even know where to start. It's no secret that doing your own plumbing for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. Below are some tips that can help to make maintaining your own plumbing a bit smoother.
If you are paying someone else to do the plumbing in your home, be sure that they are licensed in your state to do that work. Some people who have little or no knowledge of plumbing will try to pass themselves off as a pro - so you can see the importance of checking to see if your plumber is licensed. You should also see if you can find positive testimonials about the plumber's work.
When choosing a plumber, make sure he or she is insured and licensed. This is very important. If there is a plumbing emergency, you want to make sure the plumber has met the training requirements of the state. If they are insured, this covers any accidental damage done while fixing your plumbing.
Check the filters in your furnace regularly. If these filters have not been cleaned or replaced recently, they may become clogged. This will affect how well your furnace is able to work, meaning that you may not have enough heat during the winter. Take this simple step as soon as the weather starts to become cold.
Act quickly if your pipes freeze! Shut off the water and open the faucet, enabling it to drain when it thaws. Starting with the faucet, and working your way to the iced-up area, aim a propane torch or hairdryer at the pipe; this will quickly defrost it. You could also wrap the pipe in a heating pad or aim a heat lamp at it, but this will take quite some time. A last resort is to wrap the pipe in rags and pour boiling water over it.
As you have seen, doing your plumbing is not as scary as it may appear at first. Just think of all of the benefits it has and all of the issues it can take care of, along with all of the money it can save you in the long run.
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