Biggest Plumbing Mistakes New Homeowners Make And How To Avoid Them
Now that you have purchased a new home, we at Boss Plumbing congratulate you on being a new homeowner. Since you’ve spent so much to buy your home, we want to make sure you keep it in excellent shape. Unfortunately, many new homeowners make plumbing mistakes that not only lead to inconveniences, but result in damage that needs to be repaired.
If you don’t want to experience a plumbing emergency, here are some of the biggest plumbing mistakes we’ve noticed are made by new and prospective homeowners here in Los Angeles and how to avoid them.
The Biggest Plumbing Mistakes To Avoid As A New Homeowner
1.Bypassing the Plumbing Inspection
If you are preparing to buy a new home or have already made your purchase, we strongly suggest you not bypass a plumbing inspection of your property. By having one of our experienced technicians take a look at your home’s plumbing system, we can tell you the age of your pipes, any potential problems we spot, and what may need to be repaired or replaced in the near future, such as a water heater. If you neglect to get a plumbing inspection, you’ll probably find yourself facing unexpected and potentially expensive repairs.
2.Putting Off the Small Problems
If your home has drains that get clogged a bit too often, faucets that drip and drip, or a toilet that won’t stop running, putting off these somewhat small problems indefinitely tends to result in having bigger plumbing issues later on. If you are noticing such problems in your new home, it’s a good idea to give us a call at Boss Plumbing. While that drippy faucet may not seem like a big deal, those drips of water are adding up day after day, leading to a larger water bill each month. Also, that toilet that runs too long could overflow and damage your bathroom floor, while a drain clog could eventually lead to pipes being completely blocked.
3.Not Turning Off the Water
If you decide to tackle what you hope will be an easy DIY plumbing project, don’t make the mistake of forgetting to turn off your water before you get started. For example, if you’re replacing a faucet, not turning off the water will get you and everything else around you soaked in a hurry, resulting in a mess and possible damage to flooring and furniture. Prior to starting any type of plumbing project, know where to turn off your water and how to do it correctly. Should you begin to feel as if you are in over your head, put down the wrench, pick up your phone, and call a professional plumber from Boss Plumbing.
4.Using the Wrong Tools
Time after time, we have encountered situations with new homeowners who used the wrong tools when trying to complete a DIY plumbing project. As a result, what would have been a simple repair job for a professional plumber instead turns into an expensive replacement of an appliance or other aspect of a home’s plumbing system. If you use the wrong tools, you run the risk of creating bigger problems and ruining pipes, valves, fixtures, or appliances. Remember, all wrenches are not the same, and all plumbing projects are not one-size-fits-all.
When In Doubt, Ask A Professional Plumber For Help
Since you already have plenty of things to tend to as a new homeowner, why make your workload harder by trying to tackle plumbing issues on your own? Instead, give us a call at Boss Plumbing. Our experienced and friendly team of plumbing pros is always ready to help new homeowners get their plumbing systems up to speed offering a wide range of residential plumbing services in Los Angeles.
