Plumbing problems at home can be infuriating and costly. Fortunately not all plumbing predicaments require expensive visits from Thousand Oaks plumbers, or at least not immediate visits. Next time you are dealing with plumbing dilemmas, try these genius plumbing hacks. Dripping Faucets •
The constant, rhythmic, drips from a leaky faucet can drive anyone to madness! If your regular plumber isn’t available to put a stop to the lunacy, try this quick fix. Cut a long piece of string. Tie the piece of string around the end of the spout and let it dangle to the drain. The water will silently slide down the string instead of drip loudly against your porcelain sink. It may not fix the problem at hand, but at least you won’t hear it.
Make-Shift Toilet Flush •
Have you ever had prolonged plumbing problems where you’ve needed to shut off the water supply to your toilet? If you have, then surely you remember having to use your neighbor’s bathroom or finding the nearest public restroom. Should that happen again, you will be relieved to know that you can continue to use your bathroom. If the water supply to the toilet is shut off, fill a two-gallon bucket with water. Dump the bucket into the bowl to flush the toilet. Each bucket should give you one flush.
Toy in the Toilet •
This has happened to any parent of a young child: your child is wandering around the house, playing when suddenly; they’ve dropped their favorite toy in the toilet. Though your first instinct is to reach for the plunger, don’t do it. A plunger will only push the toy in deeper. Instead, use a wet or dry shop vacuum to suck the toy out.
Creaking Pipes •
Creaking copper pipes can be disruptive to the relaxed ambiances of your home. If you want to put a stop to the spooky sounds, try wrapping the pipes with adhesive-backed felt. You shouldn’t hear another creak from your pipes again.
While these fixes are for common plumbing annoyances, sometimes certain plumbing annoyances are indicative of something more severe. For severe plumbing problems, be sure to contact your Thousand Oaks plumbers.