Plumbing Tips You Never Knew Existed
Professional technicians should be able to resolve major plumbing issues like broken water heaters, clogged sewer lines, and gas leaks.
There are many simple methods and procedures that you can use to maintain your plumbing system in top shape and prevent major plumbing problems from happening.
These are our top 10 plumbing maintenance tips and tricks for homeowners:
1. Remove mineral deposits from showerheads and faucets. This is done by unscrewing the parts and then soaking them in vinegar for at least 24 hours in a bowl/Ziploc bag.
Mineral deposits should be broken down. This will make your faucets and showerheads more efficient and clean. Replace your faucet or showerhead if it is too clogged after soaking.
2. As the showerhead gets older, it can begin to leak or wear out. If this happens, water will be wasted. Showerheads last approximately 10 years.
Replace your older shower head with a more efficient model that is less energy-intensive. This will help you reduce your water consumption by 50%.
3. Check the faucets in your bathroom, kitchen, and utility room for drips or puddles. You can save water by fixing any leaky faucet.
4. Check your basement for leaks and the under-sink pipes regularly. Call a plumber if you notice rust, buckling, or drops of water.
5. Your water heater’s storage tank can develop mineral deposits. This can cause permanent damage to the tank and affect its performance.
You should drain the hot water heater at least twice per year to ensure that the valve is working properly. This will eliminate any sediment from the tank and maximize heating efficiency.
6. If your water heater is more than 15 years of age, replace it. Newer water heaters are more efficient than older models and use less energy. Install a tankless water heater for a lower water bill and reduced water consumption.
7. Install mesh drain cover in bathtubs, sinks, and showers. This will stop hair, soap particles, and other particles from entering the drains.
8. Do not use your toilets for garbage disposal. Toilet tissue is the only thing that should not be flushed down your bathroom, and that should be done sparingly.
It is tempting to flush hair, bandages, and women’s sanitary items down the toilet. However, these items should be thrown away in a trashcan. It will only take a few minutes before your toilet becomes clogged.
9. Regularly inspect the toilet bowls and tanks to check for cracks or leaks. You can easily test for leaks in your toilet by adding some red food coloring to it. Allow it to sit for around an hour before you return to inspect it.
If the water in your toilet bowl is turning a red color, it is likely that water is seeping from the tank. You can easily fix this by changing the tank ball.
10. If the toilet seems to be overflowing, take off the tank lid and close the valve. This will stop the toilet from overflowing, and give you time to identify the cause.
If you use the tips above, chances are you won’t have any serious problems with your home’s plumbing. If you do have problems with your home plumbing and don’t know how to fix it, call our plumbing experts.
Wilco Plumbing Sydney will conduct a thorough inspection of your home’s plumbing system and offer expert advice on repairs, installation, maintenance, and replacement.
Our Plumbing Guarantee
Wilco Plumbing Sydney is committed to providing professional, high-quality services to homeowners. This has been the case for both the company’s heating and air conditioner services. It is also true for our plumbing division. For plumbing services, the guarantees are the same as for heating and air conditioning.
We will provide you with all costs for repairs, installations, and services in order to help you make informed decisions.
To complete the work within agreed time frames.
Protect your floors and furnishings during the construction and clean up after the job is done.
If the work is not up to your standards after the job is done, we will reimburse any portion of the charges that you consider fair and reasonable.
