4 Must Know Plumbing Tips

= 4 DIY Tips to Try = BEFORE Calling the Plumber Clogged Toilet? Begin with a plunger. Plunge the toilet with the rubber flange pulled out to get a better seal. Push in and out vigorously, keeping enough water in the bowl to cover the plunger. Keep towels handy to wipe up water that splashes out. Did You Know? 90% of clogged toilets can be fixed with only a plunger. Clogged Walk-In Shower? Begin with a common household product. a plunger! Place the plunger entirely over the drain. Then, take several sharp downward thrusts to break up debris. Did You Know? In addition to taking shorter showers, installing a low-flow showerhead, will also reduce water waste. Clogged Bath Tub? Remove the topper and gently clean out the drain by scraping out any hair, soap or scum. Did You Know? Regularly checking your plug for leaks will help to prevent excess water waste. Running Toilet? This one's simple. replace the flapper. Half of the time a running toilet can be fixed by replacing the flapper. Did You Know? Leaky toilets can waste up to 24 gallons per day, the equivalent of flushing the toilet 20TIMES for no reason.