Unless you happen to be married to one, most people would like to
minimize the amount of time they spend with a plumber. However, even if your
ideal relationship with your plumber in Fort Worth is no relationship at all,
chances are that you will need their help at some point. When water starts
spewing, you will be glad you put in the effort to build a relationship of
mutual trust and respect with an experienced plumber. Here are four tips to
help prevent plumbing crises and keep those that do occur as painless as
possible.
1. Mind Your Drains: One of the most common
plumbing problems is also the simplest to avoid—clogged drains and backed-up
pipes. In the kitchen, avoid letting large chunks of food—particularly anything
very fibrous or greasy—go down the drain (exercising caution is wise, even if
you have a garbage disposal). In the bathroom, use a drain strainer or hair
snare to trap hairs. Better yet, take a moment to clear hair and soap with a
paper towel.
2. Know How to Shut Off Your Water: It is
always good to have an emergency action plan, and your plumbing is no exception
to this rule. You should know where your water main is located and how to shut
it off. If serious flooding is occurring, you cannot wait until an emergency
plumber arrives without experiencing significant water damage.
3. Respect Your Plumber’s Professionalism: If
your house is flooding, washing machine is broken, or you are experiencing any
other kind of plumbing nightmare, you are likely to be a bit stressed and
frazzled. However, this is not an excuse to ask the plumber to keep an eye on a
child, move something heavy, or any other non-plumbing-related tasks.
4. Ask Questions: Your plumber will
typically be happy to answer questions or perform other simple
(plumbing-related) tasks after he or she has finished the project you paid for.
A running dialogue will signal that you take your home’s plumbing maintenance
more seriously, and you will benefit from the extra attention.
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