If you’re looking to save money on plumbing repairs, you’re not alone. Maintaining your home is an inevitable part of every homeowner’s responsibility. Even if you are very diligent in maintaining your home properly, eventually something will break and you will have to fix or replace it. Home plumbing is included on this list of things that eventually break and when it does, you want to get the best possible deal to fix the situation.
Wouldn’t it be much simpler and less expensive if you had basic plumbing skills and the necessary tools for any repair that may arise in your home? The next best thing is keeping up with preventative maintenance so you don’t have to resort to calling an emergency plumber when your toilet backs up or your kitchen sink no longer drains. Since the most frequent calls to the plumber have something to do with clogged drains that create flooding, it’s only natural to make sure your drains and toilets are free of grease, hair, food scraps, children’s toys, and towels.
In the kitchen, to prevent grease buildup, don’t pour grease down the drain! Even better, go vegetarian and avoid fat and oil from unhealthy foods…but I digress! In fact, if you regularly pour boiling water mixed with a degreaser down your drain, you will greatly improve your chances of keeping your drains clear. As for the hair, you can buy an inexpensive trap that you can simply clean every so often.
Another category of preventative plumbing you can do at home is installing water-saving fixtures in your home. Unless you have your own septic bed and well, water and wastewater treatment can cost you dearly, especially in big cities. If you reduce your water usage, you will instantly save money. Many accessories today are designed to save energy and money. All you need to do is find these accessories and install or have them installed in your home.
Of course, if there’s something in your home that really needs to be fixed and you’re not sure how to do it, it’s definitely time to call a reputable plumber. To reduce your plumbing work costs, request a quote early and try to be as flexible as possible as to when you want repairs done. Many plumbers will negotiate if you are lenient about when you can come in and do the repairs. It doesn’t hurt to ask!
