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<description><![CDATA[No one expects to come home one day to a flooded bathroom or a broken toilet, but it happens. Emergencies are a part of life, and home emergencies can happen when you’re a homeowner. But there are ways to minimize, if not prevent these emergencies, and we can go through the most popular and easiest … <a class="" href="https://neighborhoodpha.com/how-to-prevent-plumbing-emergencies-in-your-home/"> How to Prevent Plumbing Emergencies in Your Home Read More »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[No one expects to come home one day to a flooded bathroom or a broken toilet, but it happens. Emergencies are a part of life, and home emergencies can happen when you’re a homeowner. But there are ways to minimize, if not prevent these emergencies, and we can go through the most popular and easiest options to do so. 
Sometimes planning for emergencies feels like you’re jinxing it, or like a waste of money and time, but I can promise you that is not the case. It’s always worth it to prepare for an emergency and take those few extra preventative measures to make sure you never have to deal with a plumbing emergency. 
<h2>What is a Plumbing Emergency?</h2>
First, let’s define what it is. A plumbing emergency is an issue with your plumbing system that requires immediate attention and can often be expensive. It can consist of anything from a clogged sink to an overflowing toilet, to a leaky faucet or a bursting pipe. It’s generally a maintenance issue, and there are steps every homeowner can take to avoid it from happening. 
<h2>Emergency Checklist</h2>
Say the emergency has already happened, and you’re standing at your sink panicking. Take a deep breath and call for help from professionals. Here’s what to do in the meantime.
Turn off the water. Learn where the water supply is and shut it off at the source. Stopping the flow of water can’t change what’s already happened, but it can stop further damage from occurring. Turn off all your faucets to divert all the water from the leak. 
Move all your electronics and valuables to a high surface and away from the water to protect them. Attend to your water heater at once. When a plumbing emergency happens, temperatures may be going haywire. Turn off and unplug all appliances to avoid damage. 
Use rags, buckets, mops, etc. to stop the leak and soak up the water from causing further damage to drywall and the flooring, to prevent mold. Remove as much water as you can. If you aren’t sure how to fix the plumbing issue itself, don’t try your hand and potentially make it worse. Wait for the professionals to come and repair the issue with the right tools and knowledge.
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<h2>Don’t Clog Your Drains</h2>
Making sure to keep your drains clean of food, hair, or other debris can go a long way. Know how much your pipes can handle and don’t overestimate them. Garbage can get easily trapped in your pipes and clog your sink, making it harder for water to pass through and damaging your pipes. Don’t pour hot oils, fats, or grease down the drain, as they can get stickier as they go down the pipes and eventually become solid, blocking the water flow. 
Get drain screens to prevent bigger things from falling down the sink and blocking the water flow so that you don’t have to keep calling professionals.
Keep in mind that garbage disposals cannot handle all types of food and that small things like hair and crumbs can build up over time. You can even regularly clean your drain by pouring boiling water down the sink to keep it clean. 
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<h2>Maintain Your Pipes Seasonally</h2>
What your pipes need in terms of maintenance changes seasonally, especially if you live in a place where the temperature change is more extreme. Different types of weather present different challenges. Your pipes might need more attention in the winter specifically, to ensure that they don’t burst. In colder temperatures, water in the pipes can often freeze, causing the pipes to expand and crack, and could lead to flooding in the home. 
If you are cleaning your drains due to a block, remind yourself not to use harsh chemicals that can eat away at the surface of your pipes after repeated use. Pipes that are left unattended can get rusty and weak, which often leads to flooding.
<h2>Do Regular Check-Ups</h2>
Having a plumber do a check-up every once in a while helps you keep your plumbing clean and safe and reduces your risk of plumbing emergencies. If something is wrong, they’ll catch it immediately. Having a professional come around and check for leaks, unusual water pressure, corrosion, and your valves means that you’ll be in lesser danger of having accidents happening. And although you could keep an eye out yourself for signs like gurgling drains, banging pipes, a whistling shower head, and knocking or popping in your water heater, a professional will be much more familiar with the signs to look out for and can warn you about an issue before it becomes a problem.
Plumbing emergencies are serious issues, but there are tips and tricks you can use to maintain the plumbing system in your home and ultimately prevent these emergencies from happening. It might take some effort, and maintenance can cost you a pretty penny, but it is far more expensive to deal with the aftermath of a plumbing issue. Being proactive can often go a long way. Take these preventative measures, and reduce your stress.
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<title>DIY vs. Professional Plumbing: When to Call an Expert</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[So there’s been a plumbing emergency in your home, and you want to proceed in a way that is most cost and time effective to you. It makes sense that you’d want to try a hand at fixing your plumbing issues and save some of your pennies. Many issues sound worse than they are, and … <a class="" href="https://neighborhoodpha.com/diy-vs-professional-plumbing-when-to-call-an-expert/"> DIY vs. Professional Plumbing: When to Call an Expert Read More »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[So there’s been a plumbing emergency in your home, and you want to proceed in a way that is most cost and time effective to you. It makes sense that you’d want to try a hand at fixing your plumbing issues and save some of your pennies. Many issues sound worse than they are, and if you can fix them, then it makes sense. It’s always important to know when you’ve overestimated yourself, and when issues need a delicate, professional touch.
How do you know when you should call a plumber vs. when you can do it yourself? Let’s discuss.
<h2 id="h.63slwn2ktl0z" class="c11">A Clogged Drain</h2>
Using a simple rubber plunger or a plastic snake could fix the problem at once, and make sure that the water is flowing smoothly through your drains again. If that doesn’t work, chemical drain cleaners are available at many stories, and as long as it isn’t too harsh, you and your pipes should be fine. A chemical drain cleaner isn’t a good long-term solution, and if this is an ongoing or repeating issue, the best move would be to call a professional to check it out.
Make sure you haven’t been pouring oil, fat, or grease down your sink, or blocking it up with other debris like food or hair. If you’ve been watching what goes down a drain and using a drain screen that catches a lot of the heavier debris and your drain continues to clog, you should probably stop doing it yourself and call a plumber.
<h2 id="h.4xdyhygl7tg4" class="c11">A Leaky Faucet</h2>
A leaky faucet doesn’t always warrant a call to the plumber. You can fix this yourself with online knowledge and a good toolkit. It’s very straightforward and often sounds more complicated than it is. It’s an easy fix.
Whether it’s raising your water bill or simply dragging down the look of your refurbished bathroom, replacing your faucets, or simply checking them for any issues is an easy fix, and you can try this on your own before thinking about making a call.
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<h2 id="h.fxmv8i19f0mc" class="c11">Hot Water/Water Pressure</h2>
This one, I’d leave in the hands of professionals. Dealing with hot water or water pressure can be dangerous, and you’re risking personal injury by not knowing what you’re doing. Although you might have been capable of previous issues around the house, this is one of those times that it’s better to get a second opinion at the very least, as admirable as your internet research skills might be. If it’s a temperature issue, then there might be a problem with your water tank, then a plumber could come and take a look around to check for leaks or cracks. It is possible that the entire system is too old or too broken to function correctly, and a plumber will help you replace it.
If it’s an issue with your water pressure, then that most likely has to do with your pipes having a leak or cracks, in which case once again, it’s better to call a professional plumber to take a look around and replace whatever parts need replacing. You don’t want to hurt yourself by taking up projects that are beyond your scope, and it’s never a bad thing to need help, especially when it comes to things like your plumbing systems. To make sure that no damage is done to your home, it is best to leave this in the hands of someone who is professionally trained.
<h2 id="h.o6eq12d347oc" class="c11">Renovation Projects</h2>
It may be tempting to DIY a much better-functioning plumbing system for yourself and be able to have full control, but it is not recommended to go about huge projects without any type of professional help. Plumbing systems can be very complex, and without proper knowledge of the way they work, you are putting both your health and the value of your home at risk. You could cause more issues than fix them if you’re going about redoing an entire plumbing system, which can lead to more issues around the house. Fixing a plumbing issue could cost you more money overall than it would have to have a plumber do it in the first place since it requires years of knowledge and experience that you are unlikely to possess.
<h2 id="h.k3hmfw7aiml0" class="c11">Repeating Issues</h2>
A good rule of thumb is to call a plumber if a problem keeps persisting after your first and second attempts to fix it. Even if it’s something as dismissible as a bad smell or a running toilet, if you couldn’t fix it properly on your own, then call a professional. They can help you track down the source and resolve it.
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It’s tempting to test your limits, as you may feel like you’re saving yourself the trouble by fixing it on your own, and admittedly there are things you can try on your own before calling a plumber. In the end, you don’t want to cause more harm than good to your home. Plumbing systems are complex, so call a plumber.
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<title>The Benefits of Regular Plumbing Inspections and Maintenance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[No one thinks much of systems that work largely unseen until there’s a problem with them, and then it’s a panicked rush to pay too much money to get it fixed. Plumbing is one of these systems. You’re probably not thinking about calling a plumber now and then if you don’t absolutely need one, and … <a class="" href="https://neighborhoodpha.com/the-benefits-of-regular-plumbing-inspections-and-maintenance/"> The Benefits of Regular Plumbing Inspections and Maintenance Read More »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[No one thinks much of systems that work largely unseen until there’s a problem with them, and then it’s a panicked rush to pay too much money to get it fixed. Plumbing is one of these systems. You’re probably not thinking about calling a plumber now and then if you don’t absolutely need one, and hence it goes overlooked. This can eventually end up leading to more problems down the road, which is exactly what you want to avoid. There are more pros than cons to getting regular inspections of your plumbing system by a professional, but if you’re still on the fence, let’s truly consider all the possibilities and reasons of why you would need it.
<h2>Detecting Problems Early</h2>
One of the best reasons to get a regular check up on your plumbing system is the same reason it’s good to go to visit the doctor. You never know what underlying issues there can be in your plumbing system, and being proactive works a lot better than being reactive. Having a professional with experience and knowledge take a look around systems that you are unlikely familiar with, is a good way to make sure that there aren’t any leaks, cracks, clogs, or other signs of damage that might have otherwise gone ignored. It can cost you more in the long run if these issues begin to build up. It’s a better idea to get ahead of the game and put practices in place that ease the strain on your plumbing system.
<h2>Reducing Health Risks</h2>
Sometimes the aforementioned problems can lead to things like mold, sewage in the water systems and lead to all sorts of illnesses and diseases. These problems could also be things like a broken valve, leading to extreme water pressures or temperatures that end up putting your health at risk. Calling a plumber to do regular maintenance on your plumbing system reduces your chances of getting hurt, either by the broken system or your attempts of fixing the system yourself. Oftentimes, plumbing systems can be complex and hard to comprehend for those who don’t have professional knowledge and experience in plumbing. Professionals can recognize and fix these problems before they become health hazards to you and other members of your household.
<h2>Reducing Damage and Waste</h2>
Having a leak or a crack in your pipes that only produces a visible problem months later is still an enormous waste of water and an increase in your water bills. Having regular maintenance means ensuring that you protect yourself from wasting any of your hard-earned money or complying with water waste. 
Say something did go wrong with your plumbing system, and you’ve suddenly been left with a clogged sink or an overflowing tub. Not only does this lead to water waste, but it could also damage your home. Ensuring that any problems are dealt with before they even start makes sure that you’re not worrying about home repair costs and time waste on top of fixing a broken plumbing system. 
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<h2>Ensuring Longevity</h2>
Whether it’s ensuring that plumbing emergencies never happen, taking care of your pipes seasonally, or replacing old hardware with new ones, having a professional plumber do regular inspections and maintenance on your plumbing systems ensures that your plumbing system will last. Doing small repairs here and there is a lot more efficient than doing an entire renovation and risking a waste of time and money. The benefits of regular maintenance not only mean that you’ll have a stronger peace of mind, but it also means your future self will thank you for never risking a flood.
Although it can feel like too much sometimes, a thousand little avoidable problems can add up to be a huge headache when left unattended. Get regular plumbing inspections and you’ll be much better off for it. The list of benefits is longer than the list of cons, and ultimately, it’s one of the best moves you can make to keep your home safe.
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