Plumbing issues like leaky taps and blocked drains are stressful to deal with. But because calling in a professional plumber requires you to spend money and take a day off work, fixing the problem with DIY sounds tempting.
For many homeowners, DIY plumbing sounds like a great way to save time and money. However, according to professionals, DIY only offers temporary solutions.
At Plumb Well Solutions, we’re experts in all types of plumbing work, including emergency services, maintenance, and repairs. Here are 6 reasons you shouldn’t try to fix your plumbing issues by yourself.
You Can’t Diagnose Plumbing Issues Effectively
For starters, you can’t know for sure what’s causing your plumbing problems. Without the right training and experience, you’ll have a hard time inspecting the system to find out what’s wrong.
For example, thinking that your toilet isn’t flushing because of a clog, but it’s actually because the toilet is old and needs replacing. When you hire an expert plumber, they can tell what’s causing the problem by conducting tests. It’s also possible that they’ve seen the same issue elsewhere, allowing them to diagnose and fix the problem faster.
You’re Not Aware Of Plumbing Repair Techniques
It takes more than a plunger and drain cleaner to fix plumbing problems. But because it’s all that most homeowners have at home, they can’t expect lasting results. While plungers work for minimal blockages, other issues require extensive knowledge about repair techniques, which DIYers don’t have.
Sure, you think you can learn enough by watching YouTube videos, but this isn’t the case. No matter what plumbing issue you’re dealing with, there are several ways to address the problem, and professionals know which method to implement. More importantly, they know how to fix the issue without affecting the rest of your plumbing system.
You Don’t Have Specialist Equipment
Expert plumbers in Bayside Melbourne have various tools at their disposal, from drain cameras and motorised augers to tubing cutters and basin wrenches. All these tools, and many others, are essential for addressing plumbing issues.
If you’re trying to fix a leak or repair your hot water tank yourself, you likely don’t have half the tools that an expert plumber has. Instead of buying expensive plumbing tools and equipment, you’re better off calling an expert to look at your plumbing and make necessary repairs.
You Don’t Know About Plumbing Fixtures
If you have a plumbing issue, it’ll take more than just tools to address it. In cases involving damaged or corroded pipes, you’ll need parts like pipes and fixtures made from the right materials. Plumbing parts aren’t one-size-fits-all, so failing to get the right ones just wastes your money.
If you install the wrong parts while setting up a new fixture and it doesn’t hold up under pressure, you’ll end up with more problems than when you started. Trained and licensed plumbers in Bayside Melbourne know which parts work best in homes depending on how big or old the plumbing system is.
You Could Make The Problem Much Worse
Let’s suppose you’re dealing with a small leak under your bathroom sink, so water trickles out of the pipes whenever you wash your hands or brush your teeth. If you call a professional, this is a simple issue to address. Licensed plumbers can fix your leaking pipe in as little as a few minutes, preventing your sink from leaking down the line.
But if you try to fix the leak on your own without any training or professional equipment—and you do it wrong—you’ll make the problem much worse. For instance, you could turn a small leak into a much bigger one through a mistake with tools or wrong solutions entirely.
You May Injure Yourself While Making Repairs
To many people, plumbing may not seem like the most dangerous profession. However, plumbers deal with many different hazards on a daily basis. For example: hurting themselves while using plumbing tools in a cramped, confined space or sustaining eye injuries from chemicals or debris. They’re also at risk of long-term harm because of things like asbestos and mould.
Don’t worry, though: licensed plumbers are well aware of the risks and take appropriate safety measures to stay safe. At Plumb Well Solutions, our team is equipped with appropriate safety gear to reduce the risk of injuries. You, on the other hand, may not know how to stay safe while making plumbing repairs, so you risk experiencing injuries.
You Might Damage Other Parts Of Your Home
If you try to fix a plumbing issue yourself and don’t do it right, it can negatively impact more than just your plumbing system. In fact, a poor DIY job can take a toll on other areas of your home, too. A good example is that you tried to fix a leaky pipe on your own, but ended up making it worse. Now, you don’t just have a worse leak but water damage affecting the floors, ceilings, and walls.
A plumbing leak can also result in rising damp and mould growth across your home. To avoid experiencing this issue, it’s best to leave plumbing repairs and maintenance to the professionals. They’re trained and licensed to use adequate safety measures that keep you and your property safe. They carefully avoid damaging surrounding walls, tiles, and fixtures to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
Let Our Expert Team At Plumb Well Solutions Handle The Job
For safe and hassle-free plumbing repairs, we recommend calling our expert team at Plumb Well Solutions to handle the job. Our licensed and trained professionals are equipped with the latest tools and techniques. And thanks to years of experience in providing plumber services across Bayside Melbourne, we’re able to fix issues without delays. Get in touch with our team to schedule reliable plumbing services today!