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If you have plumbing issues, you need to take care of the issue properly. Sometimes, all it takes to fix a plumbing problem is a bit of information, and this article has that in spades.

If you have a pipe that freezes, you should turn on the faucet that is close to the pipe; this way, the water has a place to go. This can prevent damage to your house because it lets the pressure that is in the pipe out, and keeps it from bursting.

To maintain a clean, well-functioning septic tank, it is recommended that you clean it out once every five years. Doing so avoids sediment build up, so that you don't have any kind of septic system backup. While you may find it costly to get your septic tank cleaned out, the cost is much higher to have sewage and backups cleaned up and your septic tank repaired or replaced.

If something is wrong with the disposal in your sink, avoid the temptation to stick your hand in there to fix it. Garbage disposals pose a serious risk, even when flipped off. You can look online to find the diagram for the disposal that you have.

A great maintenance routine for bathtub drains is to pour baking soda and vinegar into the drain opening once a month. Cover the drain up with a plug or old rag, as there will be a chemical reaction in the pipes. After about 10 minutes you can flush the pipes out with boiling water. This procedure should be able to clear pipes of hair and soap scum.

water filters Many shower heads are available that can help you to save money on your water bill. Most of your water bills comes from the water you use to shower. By installing energy-efficient shower heads for a few extra dollars, you can save up to $100 or more a year per shower head in your house.

If you want avoid future issues with your toilet, don't treat it like a trash can. Don't put disposable sanitary objects down the toilet. The sewage system cannot deal with these items and will become clogged. As well, keep your toilet paper usage to as little as possible.

There's no reason to run water while running your garbage disposal. Water will not make your garbage disposal run smoothly. In point of fact, sending water and garbage through the disposal together can shorten its lifespan by encouraging more waste to stick to the moving parts.

Use cold water when using your garbage disposal. The blades on the unit will remain sharper and disposal will proceed with few glitches. Hot water can clog your drain by allowing liquid grease to build up in it.

Be sure to check your dryer and clear your lint trap of any debris. This is preventative maintenance that will prevent many problems, including fires. Regularly check your lint trap for rips or holes which could let lint escape into your pipes and cause clogging.

As we near the winter months, you should check that none of your outdoor faucets are drippy or leaking water. You will have to fix this potential problem before freezing temperatures come. Both plastic and metal pipes are susceptible to bursting when they freeze. Even the smallest of cracks can leak enough to damage or flood your home.

As much of a bother as plumbing issues can be, there are many methods to use to repair them. It takes research and asking a plumber to fix it correctly more often than not. By using the aforementioned techniques you can solve your plumbing problems.