Easy Hacks for Plumbing

American Way has highly trained technicians and staff to help you with all your plumbing needs, but we also understand that sometimes, the job is more easily fixed at home. There are a multitude of reasons for our plumbing to act up on us, and some of them are very easily fixed with simple plumbing hacks. Because we understand that not everything is an emergency, we’ve come up with a few of these simple plumbing hacks to help you should you need to do a quick fix by yourself.

1. If you have a loud sink that echoes or tries to simulate a gong whenever something strikes it, consider using an expanding foam between the two sinks. This will help eliminate the empty space and help offer more stability between the two – meaning, no more gong music when you’re trying to do the dishes.
2. You can use your toilet after turning off the water – and if you’re in need of turning the water off due to extenuating circumstances, knowing how is extremely helpful. Keep a couple of gallon buckets near your toilet. Then, when you flush, pour one into the toilet. One gallon = about one flush, so if you need to keep your water off for long periods of time, keep a few buckets.
3. If your child has dropped a toy down the toilet, it may seem beneficial to try and plunge it out, but a plunger will actually force the toy much further down your pipes. Instead, use a wet-dry vacuum to grasp the toy without getting messy yourself.

These tips can help keep your bathroom and plumbing clear when you just need a quick fix, but remember that if your situation requires a professional eye and steady hand, always contact your local plumber for professional assistance. Trying to fix it on your own can make a situation much worse.

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