Plumbing tips every homeowner cannot do without!

Your home is one of those biggest assets which demand from you great maintenance and care. Since this place provides you with shelter and support, it is your duty to reciprocate in every way possible. Keeping it in a good state and condition takes time but because it is also important, make sure that you stay up to date with this task.
Plumbing emergencies can pop up anytime. And as the homeowner, it is your duty to learn certain basics with the help of which you can fix-up as much as you can. Since no plumber will reach you in a minute, having basic knowledge of the same will help you in repairing it enough to not let it grow into huge havoc. 
  • The burst pipe solution: No need to worry if your pipe has burst because this could be due to the weather. And while this might put you in a very panicked situation, calm yourself down and work on it systematically. Before working on any sort of experiments on your own, the prime thing that you need to do is simply turn off the water supply. In the case of pinhole puncture, do not get too stressed as you can easily repair it by covering the entire area with the help of duct tape or electrical tape. And just in case your problem is a bigger one, call the plumber right away so by the time you work on fixing up the minors, he can join you for the major part of it.
  • Leak detection solution: Detecting the leaks can be a challenging and daunting task as it will not just consume a lot of time but will also put you on a constant grind. To begin with toilet leaks, the maximum amount of water is used in this area of your house. The amount soars really high when there is a leak so be very careful if you feel like there is one. Start with listening to the sound and in case you are not able to notice any, try adding red food colouring in the tank to check after a few minutes if the bowl has got pinkish in tone. If yes, then it is time to call a professional. 
  • Drainage solution: Dirt and debris are the main reasons behind a clogged sink and drainage trouble. So whenever you come across any problem of this sort, try fixing it yourself by first using a zip it tool for the removal of debris. Use the plunger if this tool does not work for you and simultaneously do not forget to remove the pop-up. You need to clean the overflow too as that might also be one of the places where the dirt and debris have got stuck. Hence make sure you check all of these before calling a professional as just by doing this you can save up a lot of time and money.
Are you have a lot of plumbing issues lately? Let us know what you want us to help you with so we can send our experts to your doorstep right away. Contact us at Frasers for details and more information.

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