Prescott Arizona Plumbers Provide Tips To Save Money

Nobody likes those annoying dripping faucets, clogged drains and backed up toilets. But although your friendly neighborhood Prescott plumbers would be glad to repair them for you, there are some things you might want to try first. Here are several handy plumbing tips to help keep those pipes, drains or toilets from acting up, or fix them quickly if they do…

#1. Never pour crystal-forming agents (like many common household drain cleaners) into your drains. Over time, these can build up and clog the drain, requiring expensive repairs.

#2. Garbage disposal not working? Don’t call the plumber until you’ve tried pushing the reset button a few times it could be as easy as that!

#3. Water pressure low in the sink or bathroom faucet? If it’s only low in one faucet in the house, then you may have a clogged up aerator. Just unscrew from the end of the faucet, remove the debris and screw back on. Pretty simple, eh?

#4. Don’t call a plumber right away just because you can’t unclog that toilet with a plunger. Pick up a plumber’s snake at a local hardware store first and give it a shot. They’re relatively cheap, will solve your problem most of the time, and it’s what the plumber is likely to use when you call him anyway.

#5. Will that toilet ever stop running? Usually, this problem occurs when the float is rising too high. Try this: Open the lid on the tank and check the float. To keep it from rising so high, bend the rod downward a bit to lower the float. This will typically solve the problem.

Bonus tip: Preventative maintenance can be your best friend. Make sure to follow regular maintenance recommendations for your plumbing, and have both the internal and external plumbing inspected once a year. Many major problems that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars can be avoided or reduced with a little care.

Remeber, if you do need to hire a plumber, be sure to use a licensed plumbing contractor. This simple but important step can protect you from many possible problems and additional expenses And if you happen to be in the neighborhood, be sure to look us up to help with all your Prescott AZ plumbing needs.