DIY Plumbing Projects That Are Best Left To Professional Plumbers
Many homeowners believe that general plumbing problems or easy-task plumbing solutions are within their reach. All you need is a pipe wrench and a rag, right? Not quite so. If saving money is the end goal, then the homeowner must realize that without a professional plumber, many seemingly simple jobs can go south real quick and end up costing a barrel of cash and pose a serious safety hazard—especially where pipes, joints and pressure systems are involved. Here are a few common examples:
Ordinary leaks can sometimes be repaired with adhesives, patches and some tape if they are small enough. Chances are those small leaks will turn into larger ones once the temporary fix has deteriorated. Most leaks are easy to find; yet the most baffling part of them is finding out where they are coming from. Tracing a leak to it source is best left to a professional who has the proper tools and equipment to gain access under crawlway spaces, through walls and under thick cement foundations. Leaks that are repaired by a DIY person can easily re-rupture and cause significant property damage to carpets, walls, foundations and interior framing.
Water heater problems are best left to a professional who knows how to sweat joints, weld, troubleshoot wiring and deal with high and low pressure problems. Water heaters pose a safety hazard when handled by DIY homeowners: They are under pressure and contain water that is at scalding temperatures. Thermostats are beyond the technical knowledge of most average fix-it persons and must be wired precisely for them to function.
Inoperative faucets and shower heads might appear to be easy fixes when they clog. Yet most homeowners are unaware of how old and calcified these fittings can be. Rust and lime can freeze a shower or faucet head to a fitting, making it nearly impossible to remove without breaking it. Breaking a fitting or pipe creates a new, more complex plumbing problem. Professionals have loosening agents and tools to do the job swiftly and properly.
Many homeowners believe that caustic drain cleaners are the end-all to clogs and backups. The problems with using caustic chemicals to break clogs are that they are detrimental to septic tank systems, likely to kill off beneficial bacteria. Caustic drain cleaners can also eat through weakened copper piping, dissolve sealants and ruin gaskets or grommets. The fumes from drain cleaners are extremely hazardous to the health if direct contact is made to the skin or if they are inhaled. A professional plumber will use a hand or electric snake to safely break the clog without damaging the plumbing.
Are you in need of a reliable plumber in the Tampa area? Call The Clean Plumbers at 813-699-5948 and schedule a service call today!
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