Don’t we all have those old tips and tricks that our parents have told us to use around the house. Maybe they are ways to get rid of hiccups or how to get gum out of your hair. There are some that are real doozies and instead of helping they could do nothing at all or make things worse. That is why when it comes to your plumbing system you want to make sure that you are not just following some tips blindly that you don’t really know much about. When in doubt it is always a good idea to call out a professional plumber to ask. We can give you guidance and also offer services to repair the issue you are trying to skirt around. The other thing that you can do is look into those tips and see if they are in fact myths and in no way helpful to your plumbing system.

Orsack Plumbing Company Busts Common Plumbing Myths

Water Bottle or Brick in Toilet Tank to Save Water?: There are some people that say you can get a standard water bottle or brick from outside your house and place it in the back of your toilet. Just open up the tank lid and place it in. This will displace the water in the tank and that means that less water will be needed to fill the tank and in turn flush the toilet. This is not a true statement and in fact this won’t save you money either. If you try and displace the water in your toilet you are taking away what that particular toilet needs to flush waste away. you will notice that you may need to flush more than once to get the waste down. You may also find that the brick has shifted in the tank and hit some of the moving parts and damaged them. Now you have to have repairs made to your toilet. If you want to save on how much water your toilet is using you need to upgrade to that type of toilet and have it installed.
Rumbling Sounds Means Your Water Heater is About to Explode?: This is not always a sign that your water heater is about to go out. The fact is that most water heaters will start to leak and have no sound at all to alert you. If you hear a rumbling noise coming from your water heater it often means that there is sediment build up that is being dispersed. You may need to have your water heater inspected and potentially cleaned out. Although this sound does not mean your water heater is about to go out it can be a sign of trouble that is best checked by a professional.
A Dripping or Leaky Faucet Isn’t a Problem?: If you have a faucet that has a very small drip, many people think that it is no big deal. What can a small drip really do? Well over the course of a month your water bill can start to hike up quite a bit costing you money. Also if the leak is left untreated it can lead to more damage to the pipes and or fixture.

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