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Everyone has plumbing questions, every now and then. It is important to have the necessary knowledge to fix plumbing issues yourself instead of calling a professional. Read on to learn the answers to these questions so that you can handle plumbing problems yourself.

Obnoxiously loud pipes that like to squeal and hammer are easy situations to correct. Exposed pipes need to be anchored. If these pipes on the ceiling, or in the floors or walls, it might be a good idea to hire a professional to help you finish the project.

Know your plumbing tools and exactly how to use them before you start on any plumbing repair. Read each and every manual, and utilize the information that can be found in libraries and the Internet about do-it-yourself projects. You need to conduct research before attempting a repair, because it could be expensive to correct an error.

 To increase the useful life of your garbage disposal, clean it out regularly. You can run lemon rinds and dish soap through your disposal to help keep it smelling fresh and operating in an efficient manner.

Don't pour oils, grease or fat down the drain. This is a certain way to either slow your drainage or clog your drain entirely. This is most true if you use a garbage disposal, as the fat causes the blades to function slower and they will become less efficient. Dispose of oils and fatty liquids in the trash.

Use lots of cold water when you run your garbage disposal. The cold water will help keep the blades nice and sharp and will allow for a much smoother disposal. Running hot water down the drain while you are using the garbage disposal can cause the drain to clog from any grease that is in there liquefying.

The secret to low or even no repair bills from plumbing issues is prevention. One major repair is a drain clog. Drains can be clogged by hair. Put a drain cover or a screen that is made to protect drains over your drain so that hair cannot get in. It's far simpler to clean the screen than to remove a hair clog in the pipes.

Fix issues with low water pressure by cleaning sediment buildup out of your faucet's aerator. After removing the aerator, disassemble it, and use a small brush that's been dipped in vinegar to clean it. Rinse off the aerator then reassemble and reattach to the faucet. Removing obstructions from the aerator should allow for increased water pressure.

Think about what plumbing work you need, then schedule them all at once. You might be tempted to call the plumber every time you need something fixed, but if you wait and hire the plumber for a single visit, you can save up money for repairs. Because plumbers generally round up to the nearest hour, this also allows you to save money. The time only gets rounded up once, rather than multiple times.

Now you have some necessary knowledge and tools in order for you to try out your plumbing skills. That's awesome! These tips and other online resources are available to help you fix almost any plumbing problem. When you never stop learning new skills, you never stop improving. You might have found a great idea or a new "regular" when it comes to your plumbing jobs.