With the every rising need for experienced plumbers in Minneapolis to meet demand, Roto-Rooter has stepped up to the plate providing great service, products, and people to handle any situation or plumbing problem. In fact, since 1935 we have become a household name in plumbing and sewer maintenance. With more work to do each day, we want to pass a long a few tips and tricks to help our customers, friends, and readers take better care of their plumbing and avoid the serious problems that arise out of lack of maintenance.
- Leaky faucets. We see it every day, drippy faucets go unnoticed for months. While a leaky faucet may not seem like a big deal, over the course of a few months, a few drips can become a steady leak and eventually completely broken. As water starts to drip, it takes its erosive course and does a number on brass fittings in your home plumbing. Also, the constant leaking of water can waste anywhere from $20 and up a month on water. If you have multiple leaky faucets, that can add up quickly and really hit you in the pocketbook. All you need to do to fix a leaky faucet is remove the faucet head. Before you do that, make sure that the water valve under the sink is turned off. When the head is removed, peak inside. There should be a washer seated inside. This sealant washer is what holds the water back. If it is out of place, jostle back where it needs to be. If you see that it doesn’t fit perfectly or it is flattened, cut or warped, buy a replacement washer that fits. Your drippy faucet will be back to normal. Cartridge-type faucets are different. Often, the entire cartridge needs to be replaced. But the good news is that Moen and some other faucet manufacturers will warrant their faucets for life and will send you the replacement parts for free. Unfortunately, they won’t pay a plumber to fix them so you’ll need to do your homework and follow the instructions carefully.
- Clogged drains are a drag. They happen all the time and sometimes when least convenient. For bathroom drains, try to keep it clear of hair
as much as possible. Once a week, pull the hair out of the drain with a screwdriver and then wash the rest away with some pipe cleaner. For kitchen drains, a strainer can help keep most stuff from clogging it up. For the rest, use boiling water once a week. Before or after the boiling water, baking soda and vinegar will push away anything else clinging to the sides. - Frozen pipes can lead to serious flooding. Before the next Arctic blast blows into town, make sure to beef up on the insulation in your walls. Also, fitting pipes with special foam plumbing insulation jackets will help keep your pipes working smooth and frost-free.
For more information on plumbers in Minneapolis and how Roto-Rooter can help solve any residential or commercial plumbing problem, call us today.
