THE TOP TEN Plumbing Mistakes
There is nothing as frustrating as the home plumbing when it malfunctions. Plumbing trouble is usually a major disruption to our daily routine. Therefore, it is imperative to keep the home’s plumbing working properly to keep our day to day lives functioning smoothly. Most homeowners try to perform many of their own plumbing tasks to save money. However, when projects are not completed properly they can end up costing a lot more money that it would have had a professional been called. Some mistakes can be more expensive than others, especially if an emergency plumber is needed. Many mistakes are very common and are easily avoided by doing the job right the first time; and by knowing which tasks require a call to the professionals. Most of the most common mistakes can easily be prevented by knowing how to avoid them. Listed below are the top ten plumbing mistakes that are made by homeowners. For more information about plumbing please visit, https://netlz.corank.com/tech/tag/winter%20plumbing
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Using the wrong sized pipes for plumbing jobs can hamper proper water flow.
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A very common mistake that can cause serious leaks is to fail to seal threaded joints.
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Leaving the water hose connected to an outside spigot can contribute to freezing sillcocks.
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Using too much drain cleaner can cause pipe corrosion; know when to call the professional.
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Not properly leveling fixtures when they are installed can cause many different problems.
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Using a quick fix instead of doing it right, can become a larger problem.
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It is a big mistake to fail to flush out the water lines properly when the water has been off and then turned back on.
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Using mismatched pipe size or types can cause a large leak.
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Not following local plumbing codes or applying for permits can be disastrous.
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Installing drains that are too small to handle the water flow.
[source: PLumbing services Northern NJ ]
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