Three Things A Homeowner Should Call A Plumber For
Three Things a Homeowner Should Call a Plumber for
Do-it-yourself jobs are something that many homeowners relish, and there are many plumbing fixes that you can do yourself; however, there are a few times when it is best to call a plumber right away. The following are three of them.
A broken main sewer line
Your main sewer line is defined as the main drain pipe that connects your home to the city sewer at the street. You may suspect that there is a leak because of a persistent wet spot on your front lawn, or perhaps you have a constant problem with your main drain line clogging up due to roots growing into the pipe. It is better to call a plumber for this issue. They have the equipment to locate the exact area of the leak. Small cameras can be sent through the drain pipe to see exactly what the problem is. And if there is a segment of your drain line that needs replacing, it is often possible to use a trenchless repair technique that uses epoxy to seal the pipe and avoids digging it up.
Problems with your water heater …show more content…
Any problem with your water heater is simply too dangerous to attempt fixing yourself.
If you are having a problem with a leak, do not hesitate to call a plumber. In most circumstances, a leak will mean a new water heater, but there are leaks that can be fixed. However, you need to know exactly what you are doing. They sometimes involve soldering, and you need to understand the finer points of soldering before attempting this. A bad solder joint can create a dangerous repair. Naturally, the main danger from a water heater is going to be the hot water, and often a homeowner doesn't realize how serious the burns from this hot water can
be.
New plumbing construction
Often new construction will require a permit. This includes such things as installing an electric water heater. This is due to the ventilation requirements. But in some jurisdictions, you may need a permit to replace an old gas heater. Also, any time you are adding piping to your home, you will need a permit. You may be tempted to bypass the permit process if you are routing existing piping in your home, such as for a sink in a new location, but it is best to call a plumber. Plumbers can get the necessary permits quickly, and they know what they are doing for any new construction or installation.
The three things listed above are not the only reasons to call a plumber. In any situation that you find yourself in where you realize you are in over your head, stop the work and call a plumber immediately.
Do-it-yourself jobs are something that many homeowners relish, and there are many plumbing fixes that you can do yourself; however, there are a few times when it is best to call a plumber right away. The following are three of them.
A broken main sewer line
Your main sewer line is defined as the main drain pipe that connects your home to the city sewer at the street. You may suspect that there is a leak because of a persistent wet spot on your front lawn, or perhaps you have a constant problem with your main drain line clogging up due to roots growing into the pipe. It is better to call a plumber for this issue. They have the equipment to locate the exact area of the leak. Small cameras can be sent through the drain pipe to see exactly what the problem is. And if there is a segment of your drain line that needs replacing, it is often possible to use a trenchless repair technique that uses epoxy to seal the pipe and avoids digging it up.
Problems with your water heater …show more content…
Any problem with your water heater is simply too dangerous to attempt fixing yourself.
If you are having a problem with a leak, do not hesitate to call a plumber. In most circumstances, a leak will mean a new water heater, but there are leaks that can be fixed. However, you need to know exactly what you are doing. They sometimes involve soldering, and you need to understand the finer points of soldering before attempting this. A bad solder joint can create a dangerous repair. Naturally, the main danger from a water heater is going to be the hot water, and often a homeowner doesn't realize how serious the burns from this hot water can
be.
New plumbing construction
Often new construction will require a permit. This includes such things as installing an electric water heater. This is due to the ventilation requirements. But in some jurisdictions, you may need a permit to replace an old gas heater. Also, any time you are adding piping to your home, you will need a permit. You may be tempted to bypass the permit process if you are routing existing piping in your home, such as for a sink in a new location, but it is best to call a plumber. Plumbers can get the necessary permits quickly, and they know what they are doing for any new construction or installation.
The three things listed above are not the only reasons to call a plumber. In any situation that you find yourself in where you realize you are in over your head, stop the work and call a plumber immediately.