Five Tips to Save Money on Plumbing Repairs

Dec. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- As one of South Florida's most trusted plumbers, Rapid Rooter Plumbing & Air Conditioning , today released some best practices for homeowners. Although a homeowner may need to call a professional in times of trouble, everyone should be aware of some basic guidelines that can help avoid common plumbing and drain issues.

Rapid Rooter is more than just South Florida’s most trusted plumbing company. We aim to make our community better by providing service that’s AAA-rated by the Better Business Bureau. We work hard to develop and adopt the best techniques in the business. We offer fair, honest prices that give our customers a reason to trust us and refer us to their family and friends. We’re not just your plumbing and air conditioning company, we’re your neighbors, South Florida.

In the spirit of Christmas, we’ve put together some tips and advice that we hope will help you avoid plumbing problems without spending a lot of money.

Plumbing tips:

1. Clogged drains are annoying little problems that could get bigger with time and negligence. The quick fix might sound tempting -- easy and cheap -- but it might end up costing you… time and money! Drain-clearing products can ruin your plumbing and pipes. Your best option is to try to remove the blocking agent (usually hair) with a hair removal tool, sold at most hardware stores for less than $6.

If that doesn’t work, you might need to give us a call.

2. Water heaters can be expensive. But a quick replacement of the anode rod (a part that dissolves to protect the lining of water heater) about every 10 years, you can increase the life expectancy of your water heater. Additionally, tankless water heaters should be flushed and cleaned (descaled) every three years or so to maintain peak efficiency.

3. To keep water stream flowing properly on faucets, remove debris from aerators. You’ll recognize these as the screens within the faucet’s spout.

4. Chemicals inside toilet tanks can damage plumbing. Be sure to put tablet-type cleaners, such as chlorine or bowl fresheners, inside the toilet bowl and not inside the toilet tank. This will also reduce buildup that could restrict water flow and avoid flushing problems.

5. Garbage disposals are tough, yet delicate systems. Keep your garbage disposal running optimally by using powders and tablets made specifically to clean and refresh garbage disposals. Avoid bleach or other corrosive chemicals. These may be effective at reducing smells, but they can also cause the grinder to corrode.

For more home improvement tips and advice, visit Rapid Rooter's blog at http://blog.rapid-rooter.com.

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Rapid Rooter is a family owned and operated business that has been a part of the South Florida community since 1983. Rapid Rooter Plumbing & Air Conditioning has the knowledge, skills, and experience to handle any plumbing problem with care and professionalism. Rapid Rooter has a reputation of fair and honest prices. For more information about Rapid Rooter Plumbing & Air Conditioning, visit http://www.rapid-rooter.com/