Pluming issues are not given the importance they should be given in general. Plumbing issue and cost you a lot in terms of time and money both if the issue is complicated and serious damage has been done. So if you do not want to face plumbing issue keep the following things in practice-
- Treating Garbage disposal- you need to separate the waste before you proceed for waste disposal .For example throwing potato peel in disposal me lead to clogging.
- Not Loading the bathroom fittings- It is a common practice to load shower or tap with a hand towel while washing your feet or while shaving with your foot resting in the bath tub. This practice may lead to damage the fittings and further lead to leakage.
- Take care of what you are flushing- Make it very clear that sanitary pads or tampons are not meant to be flushed. If you are do so or unknowingly kids in your house flush their small toys then this may result in clogging of the drains.
- Faucet repair – Leakage of faucet is the most common problem face. It is advised to get it fixed at the initial stage and not apply any DIYs. As DIYs may lead to further more expenditure.
- No DIYs for drain and sewer service– It is advised to all the residents not to try fixing the drains on your own as it may further result in leakage or damage of some other thing.
Questions you need to ask before hiring a plumber.
It is very obvious that you cannot let anyone inside your house until you are sure that he/she is not a threat. In case of plumbing service you also have to be sure about the expertise of the plumber. So some of the basic questions you need to ask before hiring a plumber are-
- License- You should always check whether the plumbing company is licensed or not. With doing this atleast you can be assured that the company is not fraud and the products used by them are going to be genuine.
- Experience- Not all plumbing work requires a vivid experience but make sure on the companies end who so ever they are sending has a proper training or experience in the field for which you have hired them. Even for remodeling and repairs you need skilled plumber
- Background check or Reference- Double check the plumber sent by the company. Check the ID card issued by company just for your safety.
- Pricing- It is very annoying to discuss about the pricing once the work is done. So better discuss about the expenditure beforehand.
- Warranty– Check and confirm if the products used by the plumbing company as well as the service provided has warranty. Else you get a tap installed today and if it starts leaking tomorrow you will have to spend again over its repair.