Help, My Drain Is Backed Themsleves!
Help, My Drain Is Backed Themsleves!
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Plumbing problems should be left for the professionals and you should never hire a person you do not trust for the job. If you do enough research, you will find a dependable, quality professional who meets your needs. Before you choose a plumber, read these tips.
When you have an outside faucet that is dripping it indicates that either you don't have an interior shut off valve or that the valve is failing. Every fall, when it gets cold enough to freeze, the homeowner should shut off and drain the water going to the outside water spigots.
Some drain leak valves do not take washers and therefore you cannot repair them. If you have a washerless shut-off valve that leaks it will need to be replaced. You will need: a propane torch, solder, flux, sandcloth, a wire fitting brush, a small section of copper pipe (most likely 3/4" I.D.), a slip coupling (again probably 3/4") and a shut-off valve. I would highly recommend installing a ball valve with a drain on it as opposed to a washer style valve. If you purchase a decent quality ball valve it will last a very long time.
If you still are not lucky in finding a good local plumber, contact your local plumbing store, they can help you in recommending a reliable and Trustworthy plumber in your area as they deal with them every day.
Not in the mood for the problem she went upstairs and left the mess for a while to check her Facebook messages. While there she decided to ask her friends if they could recommend a good Local plumber who worked Saturdays. She also opened Twitter and did the same there.
Before choosing any plumbers in your area be sure you pick a contractor that has experience with similar projects as yours. Plumbing in your area isn't the same as say New York or Chicago, unless of course you are from one of these cities. Ask for a reference or two for plumbing jobs that they have completed in the past.
Water can do more that just get everything wet. It can destroy walls, foundations, structure, flooring, and many other aspects of your home. Minimizing the damage by knowing where the water valves are located, keeping more water from harming more of your home, and having a plumber you can trust to fix your plumbing problem right and for a reasonable is key. We all have to deal with plumbing problems. Be prepared.