No one likes it when drains don’t drain, toilets don’t flush, sinks overflow, and general plumbing problems rear their ugly heads in the house. However, instead of rushing to call the nearest plumber, why not try to fix the problem yourself? Here are some of the common plumbing fixes that you can carry out yourself, as well as when to know when to call for that plumber!

A Clogged Drain

This one might be a no-brainer because with the number of times something clogs in your house you don’t want to spend money on a plumber every single time. You can easily unclog the drain using simple household materials like hot water, baking soda and vinegar, and drain cleaners.

There are other tools and materials you can use from your local hardware store and they will get you a faster result than waiting on an expert.

Repairing Leaks

Not only do leaky pipes and faucets waste water, but they can also be an annoyance and the catalyst for a huge mess! Thankfully, repairing most faucets only requires a wrench and a light source, and making your pipes leakproof is pretty simple too.

Often the hardest part is finding sneakier leaks that don’t leave pools of water or constant dripping sounds as clues to their location. But once you find them, most of the time you either need to tighten the pipe or replace the seal around the joint.

Stopping A Running Toilet

If you’ve flushed your toilet but the toilet simply won’t quit, then you need to work on how to fix that before your water bill goes through the roof! You will need to take your toilet apart and use some tools, but it shouldn’t be too massive of a procedure. 

Often, it comes down to problems with the flapper and the chain connected to it, so you need to either adjust the chain or completely replace the flapper. With a trip to the hardware store and maybe a guide, you will be able to make the plumbing fixes you need to get your toilet to flush fully.

Plumbing Emergencies

However, there are some plumbing emergencies that will depend upon you knowing when to call an expert. Often, if you don’t think you can do the fix without harming your home or causing more problems than the fix will solve, you need to call in a plumber.

Because they will have the know-how to start tackling plumbing issues promptly before they can damage your home and your piping.

Additionally, if something happens and you don’t have the know-how to fix it, such as an overflowing sink or a complete lack of hot water in your home then you need to call a plumber. Many services offer same-day service so they can solve your small problem and get your plumbing working again.

Whenever it comes to calling an expert vs doing it yourself, you need to trust your gut. If you think you can handle the small problem yourself, why not give it a try?

However, if the problem is too big for you and you don’t feel confident in your ability to handle it, then you need to call for an expert.

After all, you don’t want to have a problem that can be very easy to solve, to be made much worse by your messing up. That will cost you and your plumber a lot more in both time and money, and no one wants that!