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Plumbing and Heating Advice to
Save You Money on Repairs
 Do not leave your drain clogged or the problem will spiral out of
control. You can try simple home remedies to correct the problem. A
simple solution is to pour half a cup of vinegar along with half a box of
baking soda down your drain. Leave it for half an hour and then pour
boiling water into the drain. In most cases, it should resolve the
problem, but if the problem persists, be sure to talk to a plumbing and
heating expert.
 Be sure to take advantage of timers to use your electric water heaters
more efficiently. A timer can turn your water heater off and on at the
right times. It may cost some money, but in most cases, it pays for itself
in a year or so.
 Do not leave your sinks and toilets clogged. Timely actions can prevent
expensive repairs. You can use plungers to good effect, but remember
that sinks and toilets usually require different types of plungers. You will
get good results only when you are using the correct one.
 Regularly check all your pipes for possible leaks. You may not notice
there is a leak until you check all the pipes carefully. A small leak can
lead to the wastage of up to 20 gallons of water a day, and larger
leaks can certainly wreak havoc. So, be sure to inspect all the pipes to
fix the issue as soon as possible.