↠ For major clogs, pour boiling water down the drain, then ½ cup baking soda, wait sit 5 minutes ,then pour vinegar.
↠ Know where main water shutoff or whole house shutoff valve if there is a plumbing emergency.
↠ Water traps need to be emptied every now and then to stop them from getting full.
↠ Unclog faucet heads by filling a glass with vinegar, hold it under the faucet, with the faucet head in the vinegar.
↠ With a sluggish drain, add a few drops of ordinary dish soap right to the drain and run hot water.
↠ If you have a small leak on a pipe that you can locate, use self-sealing tape made out of silicone.
↠ A squeaky, tight, or stuck faucet handle, spray a little WD-40 on the handle and let it sit for a few minutes.
↠ Make an emergency plumbing kit with a plunger, drain snake, screwdriver, paper towels, bucket, and rags.
↠ An easy way to check for toilet leaks is to put a few drops of food coloring in your toilet tank.
↠ To unclog a showerhead remove it and place it in a container of vinegar to soak.
↠ Put in mesh drain covers in bathroom sinks and showers to trap hair.
↠ An annual inspection and maintenance service performed by a licensed pro will ensure your water heater lasts longer.
↠ In freezing temperatures insulate exposed pipes and keep cabinet doors open to allow warm air circulation.
↠ Resist the urge to give plumbing connections one last turn with a wrench.
↠ Using plumbers tape takes a few times to get the hang of, but a plumbing basic that all homeowners should master.
↠ Be familiar with how the normal water pressure feels in your sinks and showers so you can easily be aware of any changes.
↠ Avoid chemical drain cleaners as they can create more problems than they fix.
↠ Don’t use your garbage disposal as a waste bin, use your compost bin or garbage can instead.
↠ If you have a septic tank, flushing cat waste can disrupt the balance of microbes necessary for proper drainage.
↠ Never plant trees less than 10 feet away from your sewer line.
↠ Check your wash machine hoses for signs of wear and tear.
↠ Turn your shut off valves on and off occasionally to keep them from sticking.
↠ After using the sink or shower, run hot water for a few seconds to help flush away any residual oils or grease.
↠ Use baking soda and vinegar solution on your drains every few months, whether they seem to need it or not.
↠ If a floor drain that’s rarely used by smells like sewer gas, pour some vegetable oil down the drain.
↠ Don’t forget to use safety gloves when working with chemicals.
↠ Have at least 2 plungers, you don’t want to use your toilet plunger to clear a clog in your sink or shower.
↠ Run some ice through your garbage disposal to clean the blades while they get rid of the gunk.
↠ Bubbling or noise when a sink is draining could signify a plumbing issue.
↠ If you do encounter a plumbing problem, its always best to call a licensed professional plumber to handle it.