Extend the Life of Your Plumbing System

Extending the life of your plumbing system can be done with just a little bit of education and some small tools around the house. Below are a few different measures that you can take that will help you.

Prevent Clogs in the Drains

Preventing clogs in the drains can go a long way. For your toilets, make sure you understand what you can and cannot flush down the toilet. For the most part, you should only flush toilet paper down the toilet.

Avoid flushing additional items down the toilet such as baby wipes, trash, and paper towels. In the kitchen, avoid pouring grease or down the sinks. Installing drain plugs in your sinks and bathtubs can save you a lot of issues, as well. Avoid letting large amounts of hair go down any of your drains.

Handle Leaks Immediately

Checking for leaks should be a normal routine for you. Leaks are a sign that something is wrong and should be handled immediately even if the leak is small. Smaller leaks do not mean that the problem can be avoided but instead that you may have caught the problem early on. Ensure that you are checking both your toilet and sinks throughout the house for leaks or running water.

Invest in a Snake

There are a lot of different options available to you for removing a clog. However, the most effective one, and most likely the one a professional plumber will use, is a snake.

There may be a larger upfront cost but the investment will eventually pay off, as you are able to remove clogs on your own. The snake can be used on your toilets as well as your sinks for any small clogs. You’ll find that you will be ale to remove a lot more clogs on your own and your plumber visits will decrease.

Increase Your Overall Knowledge

It is important that you take the time to understand your plumbing system. Watch videos or read books and understand your limitations.

Take the time to understand what you feel comfortable tackling yourself and when you need to bring a professional in. Trying to handle something that you are unsure on can end up causing more damage than good.

Additionally, understand what you can do in the interim while you are waiting for the professionals to get out to you. Everyone in your house should know where the valve is for the water supply and how to shut it off when the need arises.

Keep your Easton plumbing system in top shape with a little help from AmeriServe. Call us at 610-258-2591 today!