The 3 Most Dangerous Household Plumbing Mistakes

Mistake One: Using the Incorrect Tools and Parts

We recommend that our clients avoid the most common household plumbing mistakes to avoid personal injuries or damage to a home.

Using the wrong replacement pipes or connectors in a home can lead to future problems such as leaks, inside walls or contamination of drinking water.

Combining copper and plastic pipes that are not the correct size can cause a rupture during freezing temperatures that leaves homeowners without water in the middle of winter.

In addition to using the proper materials to make repairs, it is essential to use the correct tools to ensure new plumbing fixtures are attached without cracking porcelain or metal.

For homeowners wanting to make a simple repair in a home, we advise understanding the process completely before beginning the task. Most plumbing repairs in a home require the expertise of our knowledgeable plumbers.

Mistake Two: Pouring Volatile Chemicals in Sink and Bathtub Drains

When our customers have a slow running or clogged drain, they buy an over-the-counter product to pour in the bathtub or sink. Store-bought drain cleaners contain volatile and corrosive chemicals that typically will not dissolve clogs but will remain in the pipes to cause damage to plastic and metal materials.

Because the clog does not dissolve, a homeowner may try to use a plunger to dislodge debris. Unfortunately, the action of using a plunger shoots the drain cleaning chemical upwards into our customer’s eyes and face, leading to burns. A customer contacting our company for drain cleaning services should alert us when they have poured drain cleaners in pipes.

Mistake Three: Forgetting to Turn Off Water at the Main Valve

All of our customers should know where the main water valve is located in a home in case an emergency plumbing problem occurs.

If a water leak from a burst pipe happens in a home in the middle of a snowstorm, then shutting down the water source can prevent a massive flood in a crawl space or basement.

Our plumbers are not able to work in standing water due to the dangers of falling or electrocution from appliances or electrical wires.

To repair a broken pipe or water heater, we have to use a sump pump first to suction water from the space. The delay in repairs leads to more damage in a home from water that seeps into a building’s foundation.

Don't get mixed up in a serious plumbing issue in your Guelph home. Call Lodder Brothers at (226) 780-4479 today, and have the professionals clean up that mess.