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10 Things That Will Ruin Your Plumbing

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No one wants to face expensive but avoidable plumbing repairs.  For those of us who aren’t plumbers, here are a few things to watch out for.

Putting grease down the sink -Please don’t put grease down the drain.  Even with hot water and soap, grease can build up over time causing problems with your pipes.

Using your sink as a trash can – Even if you have a garbage disposal, that does not give you a free pass to dump everything and anything down the drain.  Food chunks in the kitchen or hair and fingernails in the bathroom serve as the start of a terrible clog.

Using the toilet as a trash can – The toilet has its given role, the trash can has another.  Do not confuse the two.

Using too much Drain-O – Using drain cleaner too often or on the wrong type of clog could lead to erosion of your pipes or just a really nasty clog for the plumber to clean out.

Mixing metals – If you decide to replace the pipes yourself for a portion of your home’s plumbing system, please do not mix piping metals.  This can lead to corrosion, leaks, and a number of other headaches.

Lack of insulation – If you live in a cold climate, your pipes can freeze in the winter unless they are properly insulated.

Leaving hoses attached – Leaving the hose attached to your outdoor faucet through the winter can lead to frozen pipes or a damaged faucet.

Pouring chemicals in a septic system – If you have a septic system, please research what is safe and what is not for septic systems.  Certain chemicals can kill the good bacteria there leading to a smelly, expensive mess.

Messing with plumbing vents – Your plumbing vents are there for the plumbing, not for a quick and easy way to rewire anything in your house.  Don’t mess with the vents.

Accidentally cutting hidden plumbing - Use caution as you remodel or cut into the walls in your home.  Cutting into a hidden pipe can cause extensive leaking and time consuming damage.

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One Response to “10 Things That Will Ruin Your Plumbing”

  1. 800 Plumbing on January 9th, 2012 2:05 pm

    It’s amazing the things that people think are OK to flush down the toilet. Anything that isn’t appropriate is just wearing down the appliances and will eventually lead to a major, and probably costly, problem.

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