Avoid Plumbing Mishaps

Many people like to consider themselves handymen/women who can take care of any problem that arises in their home without contacting a professional. Most of the time, the person in question is following tips and tricks that they’ve seen on their favorite social media platform or even those marketed on a commercial that promises to seal, stop and dispel any of those problems that you are having at the moment.

Can DIY fix every plumbing issue?

The problem with this school of thought is that the ordinary person does not know the basis of repair and that rings especially true for those who attempt to take their home plumbing issues into their own hands. While some things can be handled, most require a licensed professional like Magic Rooter to take care of the various problems that run rampant when repairs are needed to be made. Here are some things that go wrong when matters are taken into your own hands:

Over Tightening The Plumbing- Most of the time, we don’t know when there is enough torque on the pipe fittings, and over tightening can crack the fittings. Even if it does not happen right away, it’s sure to occur in mere days or weeks.
Not Using Drain Line Cleaners- We’ve all seen the commercials that promise to unclog your drains with a liquid drain cleaner, and more often than not, it fails. These liquids can corrode your pipes and cause leakage.
Not Turning Off The Water- The simplest thing to do in the beginning is the step that is skipped over the most. When people don’t turn off the water supply, you end up with a scene that is only depicted in your favorite sitcom.
Not Having The Proper Tools- The old saying goes that you have to have the right tool to do the job, and most DIY’ers don’t have the tools required to complete the job correctly.
Pouring Oil/Cooking Grease Down The Drain- A lot of the time, people end up pouring their hot oils or grease down their drains, not thinking about the effect that it will have on the inside of their pipes. Even if it is poured down the drain while hot, it will cool down and clog your drain.
Flushing Random Things Down The Toilet- People tend to have this weird obsession with finding out what will and won’t flush down their toilets (thanks to Youtube), but the average pipe is only 3 inches under normal circumstances. People also do not know that if this pipe becomes clogged, your whole drainage system will get clogged.

Trust The Plumbers At Magic Rooter To Help You!

There is a time and place for everything, but knowing what the situation calls for can save you a lot of time and headache. Recognizing that a job may be too big for you to take on is okay, especially when the situation calls for a licensed professional to come to your home. With their competitive rates, years of experience, and excellent customer service, don’t hesitate to contact the Magic rooter professionals at (662) 308-7858 or click here to place your service request!