| When your faucet leaks, your toilet overflows or your | | | | grease and debris build-up, which can lead to clogs. |
| sink is clogged, do you just shake your head in dismay | | | | Problems and solutions |
| and wait for a miracle? If yes, it is time that you learn a | | | | There are various home plumbing problems but here |
| few handy skills so that you know what to do in case | | | | are few of the most common ones: |
| of a home plumbing emergency. Undergoing a | | | | 1. Clogged drain. Use a plunger to rid of the clog. If this |
| plumbing course will equip you with knowledge on | | | | does not work, opt to use a plumber's snake. You can |
| plumbing and give you intensive training on how to fix | | | | also utilize drain cleaners but just be careful when |
| plumbing problems. But if that is not a priority for you | | | | using this because some contain strong chemicals that |
| right now, you will find these simple tips useful in case | | | | can damage the pipes. Consult with the manufacturer's |
| of home plumbing emergencies. | | | | instructions before you pour a drain cleaner into your |
| General tips | | | | sink. |
| 1. Be prepared. Don't wait for a problem to occur | | | | 2. Toilet that continuously run. This is typically caused |
| before you go locate the main water supply switch or | | | | by a float rising too high. To fix this, bend the rod |
| learn about how to unclog a drain or look for a | | | | slightly downward to lower the float ball. Check the |
| plumber. | | | | tank flapper and the other toilet components because |
| 2. Don't panic. Panicking will do you no good. Remain | | | | this problem can also be caused by worn out parts. |
| calm and always tell yourself that there's always a | | | | You may need to clean, adjust or replace these parts. |
| solution to any home plumbing problem. | | | | 3. Stuck faucets. This problem can be solved by |
| 3. Know the plumbing system in your home. Educate | | | | removing mineral deposits that are clogged into the |
| your whole family about this. Locate and mark the | | | | faucet. You may also apply a thin coating of |
| main water supply shut off valves as well as other | | | | FSA-approved silicone grease to smoothen the faucet. |
| shut off valves for other fixtures. | | | | Never use petroleum jelly. |
| 4. Always have contact information of a professional | | | | 4. Frozen pipes. Thaw frozen pipes using a hair dryer |
| ready. Even if you repair minor problems, it's still best | | | | or towels dipped in hot water. Never expose it to |
| that you have the contact number and name of a | | | | direct heat. It is crucial that you are able to heat it |
| professional plumber whom you can reach in case of | | | | slowly to prevent the pipe from breaking down. Home |
| a plumbing emergency. Put this information near the | | | | plumbing problems are not that hard to solve if you |
| telephone or in a place, which you can easily get a hold | | | | have the sufficient knowledge and skills on plumbing. |
| of. | | | | But remember, if you were even just a little doubtful on |
| 5. Maintenance and care is a good preventive | | | | your capability to fix a particular problem, it would be |
| measure for plumbing problems. For example, once a | | | | wiser to hire professional help. It's always better safe |
| week, pour boiling water down the drain to prevent | | | | than sorry. |