4 Common Plumbing Myths Debunked

Do you think that every plumbing issue can be a do-it-yourself project? You may have been looking for ways or tricks to do to rescue your plumbing plights on your own. Be careful; not everything you read or see is true. Too many plumbing myths have been going around that may seem true but are bringing more harm than good, and end up costing you more money.

As a homeowner, you should understand that your task involves the necessity to learn what’s best for your house and your plumbing system in particular, to avoid further inconveniences and costly mistakes. Here we compile the four most common plumbing myths and how they can get you into trouble.

Plumbing Can Be Handled By Anyone

Many homeowners take the plumbing issues into their own hands, to repair the problem quicker or to try to save a dollar. The thing is that plumbing issues are much more complicated than they appear to be. That’s why plumbers exist. These professionals are here for a reason. Leave those leaky faucets, clogged toilets, faulty sinks, and repair jobs to the hands of your trusted plumbers. Reach out to Shaul’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd at the first sign of a plumbing issue.

Flushable Bathroom Products Are Flushable

Just because it says flushable on the package, doesn’t mean it should go down the toilet. Keep in mind that wipes, paper towels, cleaning cloths, and tampons can still cause drain blockages when they accumulate as they do not simply melt away or biodegrade. You should rather wrap and throw these into your garbage can.

Grease Won’t Clog Pipes

When grease cools, it hardens. So even if that is hot grease you pour down the drain, it will also cool down and stick to the inside pipes. It won’t also help if you mix boiling water with grease, oil, or fat. The grease will separate and still cool and harden on its own. The best thing to do here is to wait for the grease to cool and harden in the pan and then wipe it with a paper towel and throw it in the trash bin.

Anything Can Be Thrown In The Garbage Disposal

Just because it’s called garbage disposal, doesn’t mean it is where all garbage should be disposed of. Certain food items such as cooking oils, banana peels, eggshells, and citrus fruit peels can only clog up and trigger corrosion.

Don’t let these myths mislead you. Call us at 778-397-4850 if you want to prevent these plumbing myths from causing you more problems. At Shaul’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd, we have a team of licensed plumbers that are fully equipped with the right tools to repair and troubleshoot your plumbing issues without leading to further damage. You can book a service here if you need help with any plumbing, heating, gas, and backflow concerns and emergencies.