There has got to be nothing worse than the sinking feeling you get when you wake up or get home, only to discover a leaking pipe or a clogged toilet. This is made even worse when it happens late on a Friday night, when you know you can’t get anyone there until Monday. Of course, if you do have a plumbing problem and cannot call a professional, it might be time to take things into your own hands.
Some simple plumbing supplies you’ll need include a plunger, a tool kit and a lot of patience. You don’t need to call plumbing contractors for a blocked sink. You simply need to turn the water off in your building and then open the pipes under the sink. You will probably need a monkey wrench to do this but it is very simple. Some companies even sell chemicals that you simply pour down the drain to clear the clog. Similarly, plumbing companies will charge thousands if you call them out to fix a toilet. Why not do it yourself? All you need is a good toilet brush, some chemicals and a strong stomach.
Of course, there will be times when the situation you are trying to remedy actually gets made worse. This is when you need to consult an emergency plumbing professional. But really, this should be your last resort, not your first phone call. Even if you know nothing about plumbing, you can consult a book or look for a video online that gives you instructions on how to do the simplest of plumbing jobs. Though it may be more labour intensive, it could save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
A plumbing company will always advise you to call someone rather than do it yourself and though there is a certain amount of logic to this, it can end up costing you more money than you thought possible. That is why instead of calling on someone else’s plumbing service, you should try to do it yourself first. True, you might make a mess of it, but how will you know unless you try?
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