DIY Gone Wrong
It is often tempting to try and fix plumbing issues on your own. However, it doesn’t take much for your little plumbing annoyance to turn into a whole home disaster.
Attempting to repair the pipes in your home without the help, experience, and knowledge of a professional plumber is a risky business, which could end in disaster.
Flooding due to Inexperience
When repairing plumbing, there are many little things that may seem like common sense but could result in disaster if not accomplished.
The plumbing to your home has many shut-off valves. Knowing where these are, is vital to any project. A professional plumber knows where they are and how to locate them.
Oftentimes, do-it-yourself handymen overlook this simple, yet vital step. This oversight results in flooding as soon as the project is begun. Before you begin any plumbing project, consulting a professional plumber is the right choice. The plumbers know what steps to take in order to prevent a simple fix from becoming a disaster.
Blocked Pipes
Few things are more annoying than a blocked pipe. When one is in a hurry, a suddenly blocked drain can really disrupt your schedule. Many homeowners may be tempted to use a liquid plumber like Drano to clear the blockage without knowing that this may actually cause more damage to the home. Drano and other products like it use a mixture of caustic chemicals to dissolve organic blockages.
However, not all blockages are organic. Using such a caustic chemical is a bit of a gamble. The chemical may do its job and clear the blockage, it may do nothing, or it may further damage the pipe.
In the event it has further damaged the pipe, you will find yourself with a much more expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive fix on your hands. Hiring a professional plumber can help prevent this little do-it-yourself adventure from becoming a home repair nightmare.
Leaky Pipes
Replacing a pipe often requires soldering. The soldering is what connects the new pipe to the old and creates a leak-proof seal. However, when inexperienced individual attempts to solder copper piping, they may find that their seal will leak.
Once the pipe is out of sight, this leak can begin. This will lead to water damage as well as raise the risk of a burst pipe. Hiring a professional plumber will ensure that your pipes will be leak-free and prevent any further damage from being done to your home.
We’ve seen too many DIY disasters. Save yourself the headache and call the professionals of Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 for service in the West Covina area!