In an age where information is a click away, there are step-by-step tutorials and videos where someone can be given an opportunity to perform nearly any home repair. Many choose this route in an attempt to save money on labor and products. Many look forward to doing their own repair tinker in newly discovered hobbies or just hold onto their pride and take ownership in their castle. Though there are many instances where home improvement projects can be done by a homeowner with little to no experience for the minor tasks, others should be handled by a professional. Most plumbing repairs and replacements should also be left to the professionals and we at Orsack Plumbing Company would discuss DIY versus Professional plumbing services.
DIY Plumbing
The simple plumbing tasks that nearly anyone can handle include the list below. They are basic and don’t require intricate knowledge or advanced equipment.
1) Drain Cleaning. Clearing out minor obstructions and cleaning the drains can be done by the homeowner. A mixture of 2 parts vinegar and 1 part baking soda mixed until the baking soda us dissolved can clean the drains and flush minor clogs. Major clogs may require the assistance of a professional plumber.
2) Low Water Pressure from the Sink or Shower. Cleaning the aerator is often all that is needed to restore the water pressure coming from the sink and shower faucets. Unscrewing the end of the faucet or the end of the showerhead to remove the aerator, which is the small screen, it is quick and painless. Be sure to rinse it off well if there is a small sediment clog to rectify the source of the low water pressure. Where there could be additional reasons as to why there is low water pressure, this is what you should look at first. If the situation persists, call in a professional plumber.
3) Resetting a Garbage Disposal. The garbage disposal will protect itself from overheating, often when there is something lodged in the blades. Be sure it is shut off, and remove the debris from the blades. Underneath the sink, at the very bottom of the garbage disposal is the reset button, press it and you are good to go. If it doesn’t reset, call in a pro.
4) Unclogging a Toilet. Having a quality plunger, one that features the extra attachment on the bottom to help it seal around the drain opening, can make a big difference. To maintain the seal and pressure, put as much effort into pulling up on the plunger as you do pushing down.
Professional Plumbers
Major plumbing services should be done by a professional plumber to ensure efficiency. Examples of such jobs include piping, valve replacing, fixture add-on, removal of major blockage in drains and so on.
Emergency Plumbing Repairs & More in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
When you need a professional to handle the plumbing in your Montgomery and North Harris County, Texas home, call in the experts of Orsack Plumbing Company to perform them. Our experts have the experience and training to ensure your plumbing is done to perfection.
