10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know!

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Know where the main shut-off valve and main drain are in your home
Before drilling holes in walls, floors or ceilings check for water and drainpipes to avoid accidentally puncturing them
Only flush toilet paper! Anything other than toilet paper can cause a clogged drain! Beware even “flushable “baby wipes clog drains!
Do not use your toilet as a garbage can. Do not flush coffee grinds, cigarette butts, food, food grease or other food items
Invest in a good plunger to clear clogged toilets, sinks and drains
Use a wet vacuum to dislodge small objects (toothbrush, comb) dropped in a drain, don’t plunge it will only push the object further down.
Don’t ignore leaks, that small drip, drip is costing you money!
Hand tighten fittings and connections to avoid breaking bolts and stripping screws
When doing plumbing projects avoid leaks but sealing pipe threads with White Plumbers T tape (Teflon tape)
Periodically check for leaks under sinks, around drains and the ceilings below kitchens and bathrooms

Do not pour grease down the sink drain
Avoid using caustic drain cleaners, they can damage the pipes and cause injury to the person working on the drain
When its cold leave taps located on outside walls dripping to avoid frozen pipes
Protect your drain traps, avoid storing large items under the sinks that can apply pressure or hit and damage the trap
If you have a garbage disposal read the instructions to avoid clogs
Shut off the water to your home before leaving on vacation
Don’t ignore water around the base of your toilet