Plumber Adelaide, Plumber Adelaide
Whether
it's your clogged drain, a burst pipe or hot water system issues, no plumbing issue is easy to fix. Often, a homeowner can actually cause more issues by
trying to fix a leak or unclog a blogged drain. We spoke with a great plumber to find
out what plumbers really want us to know and learn.
Be
careful with your oil & grease - Adelaide Plumbers
Some of
the most common plumbing problems we see have to do with homeowners putting things down their kitchen sink. Cooking oil and
grease must never be flushed down the drain, because they can congeal and
cause blockages once they cool. A better solution is to pour used cooking oil
or grease from fried foods into an empty tin, and then put it out with the kitchen rubbish on collection day.
Food
scraps cause havoc -
Think your
rubbish disposal is tough enough to take on any food scraps you throw in? Homeowners should also avoid putting food into the rubbish disposal. Food such as potato skins, for example, cannot be
properly broken down. If you have food scraps to dispose of, try put them
into the garbage bin as much as possible.
Don't
ignore issues -
One of the
biggest mistake people make is ignoring their plumbing fixtures. A
small problem such as a slow dripping faucet, when ignored, will ultimately result in damage to the faucet itself, requiring an early faucet replacement
instead of a relatively inexpensive seal repair.
Hot
water systems need attention -
Who pays attention to hot water
systems? "These appliances are typically tucked away somewhere so
homeowners easily forget to perform much-needed regular maintenance. To keep your hot water system operating right, do not forget to
flush the tank at least once a year. Also do not forget to check the anode once a year
for the rust and oxidation. Hot water units cost hundreds of dollars to replace,
and taking these simple steps can definatley help lengthen the life of your system.
