5 Things Destroying the Plumbing in Your Home
You may not know it, but the main threat to plumbing is probably you—as well as your bad habits that can wreak havoc on your pipes and drains. Whether it is doing a poor do-it-yourself job or tossing the incorrect things down the garbage disposal, you might be placing your plumbing at risk, as well as costing yourself a lot of money in repairs. Do you want to avoid major plumbing mistakes? Quit doing the following 5 things to avoid plumbing emergencies:
Using a Liquid Drain Cleaner
When you have a clogged drain, avoid using liquid drain cleaners. Not just are those products ineffective, but they have harsh chemicals that may produce heat and lead to cracks in the pipes or react with current corrosion and produce harmful chemical reactions.
Flushing Down Foreign Objects
Treating the toilet like a trash can will absolutely cause obstructions, clogs, and a huge bill from the plumber. The most critical thing to do to protect the plumbing includes avoiding flushing foreign objects such as paper towels, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, and any other product that isn’t toilet paper.
Putting Grease Down the Drain
After you cook a pan of bacon, the worst thing you could possibly do to the pipes includes pouring grease down the drain. And why is that? Because fat from the grease coats the pipes and accumulates over time, eventually causing a major clog—possibly both in city-owned and residential pipes.
Tossing Drop-in Fresheners in the Toilet
Toilet drop-in fresheners are an easy and mess-free method of cleaning the toilet bowl—and they also can cause lots of damage to the parts that are inside the tank. Once the chlorine that is inside the tablet dissolves it may cause corrosion to the washers and gaskets; therefore, it is better to stick with scrubbing with a regular toilet bowl cleaner.
Not Replacing Dishwasher and Washing Machine Hoses
The lifespan of a washing machine hose or dishwasher hose is approximately 5 years, and they might show no indications of wear and tear until the point when they abruptly burst. If it has been a while since you put in a new hose, seize the chance to have them replaced and save yourself the expense and trouble of water damage inside the laundry room.
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