Thinking about tackling a plumbing issue yourself?

Avoid Disasters!
Many people tend to take matters into their hands when it comes to fixing plumbing problems. Some people want to be the DIY expert and save money while some just like tinkering around the house.

Like electrical problems, most plumbing issues are something that you need to leave to the professionals. Even if you think you know exactly what has gone wrong with your home’s plumbing system, you are safer to hire a plumbing company to do it right. You might be able to address the problem temporarily, but it will create a messy and costly plumbing situation for you if plumbing work is not done properly.

Do you think that you have become a plumbing pro by watching YouTube? If you’ve seen a couple of videos and now you’re confident about fixing the plumbing issues in your home yourself, please stop and think!

Here is a list of some plumbing mistakes that you may be making and do not even realize it!

Performing Plumbing Work without Sign off.
 erforming plumbing repairs without proper sign-off can reduce the value of your home and even make it difficult for you to sell it when the time comes. 

Not Turning Off the Water
Whenever you are working on a plumbing project (regardless if you’re repairing or installing), make sure you turn off the water supply to the home. It is recommended to turn off the main water source to the home if the individual shut off to the fixture does not work. It can create a huge mess in your home such as gushing pipes and in the worst case, a mini household flood if you attempt a repair without turning the water off. You must completely understand your home’s plumbing system before you start the plumbing work, especially have knowledge as to where shut-off valves are located.

Using the Wrong Tools
Another common plumbing mistake homeowners make while dealing with repairing or installation work themselves is using the wrong tools in the wrong places. If you are not an expert, it is something you should not feel guilty about. Different appliances require different tools, and being a homeowner; you might not have all of them. Therefore, before you start a repairing project, make sure you take help from expert sources. Doing a repairing job wrong can turn into a major and costly problem.

Using Chemical Drain Cleaners
The solution for all types of clogged drains for homeowners is to use chemical drain cleaners. Homeowners refer to these drain cleaners as miracle products that clear the drain in no time. Regularly pouring down chemical drain cleaners can corrode the pipes and make them leaky. These chemical drain cleaners are doing more harm than good. Calling a professional drain cleaning company to properly clear any clogs will save you money in the long run!

Skipping Plumbing Inspection
No matter how good you are with plumbing, you should have a professional plumbing inspection at least once a year to assure that all the plumbing is up to par. There are some hidden plumbing issues that only a professional can detect such as a broken pipe under the slab that is found with a sewer camera inspection. By bringing in a skilled plumber, you will be able to locate plumbing issues at the initial stage and address them before things get worse.

Doing-it-Yourself sounds really cool, but when it comes to plumbing, you must understand that it’s not always an easy DIY project.