{"id":4913,"date":"2021-06-28T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/?p=4913"},"modified":"2021-06-28T11:23:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T15:23:20","slug":"5-things-doing-hurts-plumbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/5-things-doing-hurts-plumbing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You\u2019re Doing That Hurts Your Plumbing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dripping-faucet\"You know that it\u2019s important to keep your home\u2019s plumbing in proper shape. It\u2019s great to think of all the things that you should do for your home\u2019s plumbing. Today though, we\u2019d like to focus on the things you shouldn\u2019t <\/em>do. There are many things that you shouldn\u2019t do to keep your plumbing in great shape.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to give you the best tips you can find today. If you\u2019re looking for plumbing services in Orlando, FL<\/a>, then we\u2019re the team that you should schedule an appointment with. Let\u2019s figure out what you\u2019re doing that might actually hurt your plumbing.<\/p>\n

Stop Doing This<\/h2>\n

If you recognize that you\u2019re making any of the following mistakes on this list, make sure that you make a change for the better today:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Choosing To Use a Liquid Drainer<\/h3>\n

We know that liquid drain cleaners are a dime a dozen. When you\u2019re dealing with that gurgling or slow-moving drain they can be quite tempting. Choosing a liquid drain cleaner isn\u2019t a good long-term decision. It\u2019s something that might seem good at the moment or might even seem to work, but it\u2019s something that\u2019s going to eat away at your drain long-term. Chemical drain cleaners are far too harsh for your plumbing. Although your plumbing seems sturdy, it\u2019s a delicate system.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pouring Grease Down the Drain<\/h3>\n

The last thing you want to do is pour grease down your home\u2019s drain. This is such a problem because the grease might go down as a liquid when it\u2019s hot, but it will congeal and become somewhat solid when it\u2019s not. Pouring grease down the drain is one of the fastest ways to create a plumbing problem for yourself.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trying to DIY<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not smart to try to perform plumbing services on your own. We\u2019re not trying to underestimate your capabilities. Your plumbing system is just a system that requires a high level of expertise. If you\u2019re trying to DIY, it\u2019s highly likely that you\u2019re going to land yourself in some trouble with your plumbing system. We pick up the pieces of lots of DIY attempts. Homeowners often end up spending more <\/em>money when they go down this route. We\u2019ll make sure that you have a flawless plumbing job the first time.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not Paying Attention to Your Plumbing<\/h3>\n

Do you brush off problems that your plumbing system makes apparent? Don\u2019t ignore those sounds of your pipes moving around or that slow drip coming from your faucet. These are the signs that your plumbing system is struggling and you don\u2019t want to ignore these issues. Turning a blind eye will only make things worse over time.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letting Hair Go Down Your Drains<\/h3>\n

When you wash your hair in the shower, it\u2019s important that it doesn\u2019t actually flow down your drain. Make sure that you\u2019re protecting your drain with a drain strainer. It\u2019s the easiest way to make sure that things aren\u2019t flowing down your drain. Hair is one of the easiest things to clog up your drains but, luckily, it\u2019s something that\u2019s easy to keep out.<\/p>\n

Contact Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. today to <\/strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a> with our professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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