Not every plumbing predicament calls for a professional plumber. In fact, you can tackle the most common plumbing problem without extensive plumbing knowledge. Don’t believe it? Your friends from a Simi Valley plumbing service have compiled a list of cost-effective plumbing projects that don’t require much skill. Unblock Traps •
Blockages are frequent plumbing problems, and the most common areas where blockages form are in traps. Though they may be annoying, they are easy to fix. All you’ll need is a bowl, a bucket, an old toothbrush, and washers. Place a bowl under the sink and remove the trap. The bowl will catch any water that will fall when you displace the trap. Wash the trap by removing any debris that may be causing the blockage. An old toothbrush will easily reach all the crevices of the trap. Disassemble the trap and replace the old washers with the new ones, this will prevent any future leak.
Unclog a Sink Drain •
Clogs in your bathroom sink are common occurrences. Check the pop-up assembly of the drain as it is usually the culprit. If you find that blockage along the pop-up is the cause, reach for the drain plug adjustment arm. To obtain the adjustment arm, remove the spring tab. Next, remove the ball valve from the sink trap. Finally, remove the pop-up plug to clean out the particles clogging the sink.
Fix the Low Water Pressure in Your Shower •
Sometimes low water pressure doesn’t have to do with your pipes, but your shower head instead. To fix this problem, you’ll need a screwdriver, a bowl, and a bottle of descaling solution. Use the screwdriver to remove the showerhead from the hose and then remove the spray plate. Fill a bowl with descaling solution and immerse the spray plate in the solution and wait the amount of time as listed on the bottle. Rinse the spray plate before replacing the shower head.
For tricky plumbing situations and plumbing emergencies, a Simi Valley plumbing service is always available for your plumbing needs.