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| − | There are a lot of amateur plumbers around. A professional plumber is smart to hire an apprentice. This will not just give you an inexpensive helping hand, it will also allow you to show an interested person the ins and outs of plumbing.
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| − | [http://www.masterrooter.com plumbers in boise] When trying to unclog drains, never use any chemical drain openers. Even though these products may help to open up your drain, the chemicals in them can cause damage to your body, especially if they get on your skin. If you must use them, do so while wearing protective clothing like gloves on your hands and shirts with sleeves long enough to cover your arms.
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| − | Installing more efficient shower heads can save you tons of money on your energy bill. You use the majority of your hot water in the shower. If you invest in purchasing and installing shower heads that are energy-efficient, you can realize savings of approximately $100 each year for each shower head.
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| − | Make sure to clean out the dryers lint trap. By keeping it clean, you can prevent fires and other problems. Look over the lint trap to make sure there aren't any rips or holes. This can cause problems like clogs.
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| − | [http://www.masterrooter.com/services/water-heaters plumber boise id] Use lots of cold water when you run your garbage disposal. The cold water keeps your blades sharp, which helps your disposal run smooth. Using hot water will cause grease to liquefy and accumulate in the drain, which will cause clogs in your pipes.
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| − | Under-tightening a pipe can be bad, but over-tightening it can be even worse. PVC and other plastic pipes have fragile threads that can be damaged when tightened too much, not to even mention that they can easily crack.
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| − | [http://www.masterrooter.com/boise-plumbers plumbing in boise idaho] Learn to maintain your sink so that you won't have to deal with leaks. A leak can waste as much as 150 gallons per day, so consistently checking your pipes and waterlines for cracks and leaks is important. By doing regular checks and maintaining your pipes, you will prevent any major catastrophes.
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| − | It is important to locate the main water supply cut-off valve in your home. You should see a water meter located on it or close by. Toilets, sinks and some other fixtures can have cut off valves of their own. Make sure your entire family knows where each shut-off valve is, and provide instructions nearby on which direction to turn the valve in to shut it off.
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| − | Make sure all of your loved ones know how they can shut off your home's water, and also all the various connections in your house, just in case it is needed. Everyone needs to learn how to cease water flow that could cause flood damage. If they are familiar with how to shut the water off, they may prevent the flow of water.
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| − | Use a hairdryer to thaw a frozen pipe. The relatively low heat will be slower, but safer than more hazardous solutions, and should help avoid calling a plumber.
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| − | As stated before, plumbing problems can be miniscule or great. By using the above hints, you'll see that these problems can be solved without stressing you out.
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