Plumbers Demystify Plumbing
Everyone uses plumbing on a daily basis, but how many of us really know that much about it? That’s where the plumbers come into help—when the rest of us get into trouble with plumbing emergencies and necessary repairs. When it comes to plumbing, it’s easy to believe the myths when we don’t have the training necessary to truly understand what’s going on with the pipes. Here are a few common myths that your plumbers want you to know the truth about.
Myth 1: Putting A Brick In The Toilet Saves Money
Bricks are beautiful on the side of the house or around the fireplace, but they don’t work well in the toilet bowl. In fact, this is a great way to break the flapper in your toilet, which could cause you the need to flush twice and waste water. Bricks also deteriorate over time, especially if you leave them soaking in water, which could cause other issues in your toilet bowl.
Myth 2: Flushable Wipes Are Safe For The Toilet
It sounds as if they should be, right? They are marketed as such, but the truth is, they are not very biodegradable and can cause major clogs in the toilet lines. You can’t flush baby wipes for the same reason and really, you shouldn’t flush anything other than toilet paper.
Myth 3: Slow Leaking Faucets Aren’t A Big Deal
Any time there’s something dripping in your home, you’re hiking up your water bill and wasting water, no matter how slowly. The leak is also causing wear and tear on the plumbing and the faucet. Plus, you never know what the root cause of the leak might be, which means it could get worse and cause a huge issue later on.
Myth 4: It’s Easy To Use A Plunger On A Clogged Sink
It might be easy, but it might not be the best recourse. You will want to proceed with caution if you dare to try it at all. If you have a double sink, like in the kitchen, you might clear up one side only to back up the other. And you never know what might come up the sink. If you’ve used chemical cleaners, for example, they could rush out and burn your skin. It’s really best to consult with a professional instead of plunging away on your own.
Myth 5: Grease Is A Liquid And Okay For Sink Drains
Grease is one of the worst things you can put down any drain. It coats the pipes and when it cools, it sticks. This is an easy way to cause a clog in your pipes as other things get caught in the grease that starts to add up.
Find Out More Myths From Plumbers
If you want to hear more about your plumbing, or if you have a plumbing question or myth you’d like to ask about, contact the experts at Stephens Plumbing. Not everyone is a plumbing professional so it’s okay to ask someone who is when you have doubts about your system.