DIY Plumbing Disasters Part 2.

The DIY enthusiast is always on hand to do urgent repairs or remodelling. They strap on a tool belt and dive headfirst into… trouble!

Below are few things that should be handled by a professional.

Clogged Toilet

If the good old plunger hasn’t moved the… err blockage, then call in a professional to get things moving again.

It could be something simple or could be a breakage or blockage in the outside system.

Faulty Hot Water Heater

A burst of freezing cold water when you are enjoying a nice hot shower can be a real shock to the system and this is a repair that must be tackled immediately.

Never attempt to do a repair or installation yourself. Not only does this need to be done by a professional for guaranteed hot water, but also for safety reasons as well.

There are a number of different style of hot water systems including, solar, electric, gas, storage, continuous flow or instantaneous systems and heat pumps. Electricity, gas and water in any combination is extremely dangerous and should always be repaired or replaced by a professional.

Over tightening or Sealing Plumbing Connections

Sure, your time at the gym is paying off, maybe you can bench press a small car, sure you are impressive to your partner, but overdoing the muscle while tightening the fittings on the taps is not going to end well. Over tightening fittings can result in stripping the threads causing them to leak or ultimately break.

Many DIY aficionados also think it is a great idea to just tape, glue or use spray on sealant to fix the problem. This can lead to expensive repairs and the need for complete plumbing fixture replacement in the future.

Time to call the Experts?

Almost, looks similar, good enough, just about, nearly, approximately, roughly close to working, none of these sayings should be applied to plumbing work. If it’s not done right, you are going to end up costing yourself a fortune and possibly put yourself and your family at risk.

Smell Gas?

If you can smell gas, you need to turn off the supply and call for a professional immediately. This is a task for the professionals only.

Plumbspec have a 24/7 emergency call out available and highly trained professionals on hand for all your plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and gas fitting needs.

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