5 COMMON DIY MISTAKES
5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT WILL LEAVE YOU IN NEED OF A PLUMBER
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Let’s be honest, most of us are not plumbers and possess little, if any, plumbing knowledge. That fact not only leaves us without the know how to fix any maladies that may arise, it also leaves us prone to oversight and mistakes. These mistakes often times will lead to you calling in a plumber to fix a problem that you may not even know you contributed to. Here is a list of several of those possible ‘unknown-unknowns.’
- BEING ROUGH ON YOUR FAUCET – This one seems pretty obvious, but I’ve been guilty of it and I have seen the evidence that others are guilty of it when I visit their homes. That annoying leak coming out of the handle is most likely your fault. Don’t be afraid to practice a little finesse in your faucet game.
- DAMAGING PIPES BY NAILING OR CUTTING INTO A WALL – Another one that seems like a no brainer after you read it, but common no less. This can be a small fix or a total devastation depending on how the pipe gets breached. Do your due diligence and learn the layout of your house. There are plenty of means to avoid such an easily avoidable, yet potentially disastrous mistake.
- USING DIFFERENT METALS IN YOUR CONNECTIONS – This one is less obvious, but using two different metals on connections can lead corrosion which, in turn, causes leaks. It’s called galvanic action in science talk. It’s called don’t use two different metals for your connections in everyone else talk.
- OVER TIGHTENING OF CONNECTIONS – Going Macho Man with your wrench is going to work against you in the plumbing world more often than not. Tightening a connection too much can strip the threads and lead to leaks. Not only that, who is going to un-Macho Man the connection when the water coming out becomes a problem? Again, finesse. It works in the wrench game too.
- POURING GREASE DOWN THE DRAIN – Remember that old coffee tin that mom used to store bacon grease in when you were a kid? Remember how thick and heavy it became when cooled down even to room temperature? Well, it does the same thing in your drain pipes, only they are an even cooler environment for the grease to thicken up in. You can imagine what that would do to the flow coming through the pipe, and what will be collecting on the blockage. Do yourself (and any potential housemates) a favor and find an old coffee tin.
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Stephanie M.
“We had a new shower system installed by another plumber. The day he left the shower would hammer every time we turned on any faucet in the house. The original plumber couldn’t fix it, so we were referred to Halo. Michael from Halo rigorously researched the problem and found that our new valve was poorly designed and that it was the cause of the problem. He helped us to order a replacement and installed it with success. He was a pleasure to work with, keeping me informed with the progress and even petting our cat. The area he was working in was clean when he left.”
Jay A.
“This is my second time using Halo Plumbing and they are awesome! The plumber who assisted me was named Cody. I found him very professional and knowledgeable. Cody helped fix an issue with my outside hose where the water would not shut off. It just took a simple washer to fix the problem but he took his time to show me how to fix the issue in the event I had the same issue in the future. He also left a few washers for me as well! This company is honest, dependable, and just all around great to work with. I would highly recommend them for any plumbing needs!”
Steve B.
“As a retired Police Detective, I’m skeptical of most things. I was introduced to Halo Plumbing by a snow bird plumber friend of mine that swears by them. I needed a water softener and recirculation pumps fixed. Andres and Jesus came and knocked it out in one day. It was a fairly complicated job, and there was a small issue afterwards. Matt, the owner of Halo, was super responsive and fixed it immediately. Definitely not used to people “doing the right thing”. It’s a family business too, and I like that. Thanks Halo, you rock!”
Kristine K.
“I am extremely happy with the service I was provided. We are in an office condo and there are strict rules as far as time when repairs can be completed and Halo was accommodating to our requests. There were multiple repairs that needed to be completed and all were done within the specified time. The technicians were polite and courteous, and cleaned up nicely afterwords. This is the 5th time we have used them and they always go above and beyond. Thank you Halo Plumbing for your reliable work!”
Pat T.
“Always do good work, are on time and never try to pressure. I had a nasty issue at my hose bib. Cody gave me several options on how it could be handled, including one that would have meant no payment to Halo. In the end I had them do the work and am happy I did. Always the highest quality and never pressure you into anything you don’t need or want. Great company.”
James C.
“I had a very positive experience with Halo. Specifically Cory the technician who did the work. He provided awesome service, presenting options to solve the problem and then working very hard and quickly to get it done. He had a positive and pleasant demeanor through the whole event. I have used halo in the past and they continue to impress.”
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