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There are a lot of things that can go wrong with plumbing. Some problems are a simple fix, but others need a professional. It doesn't matter how skilled you are, when you're educated properly on plumbing you can fix most problems within a reasonable time period.

Pump your septic tank about once every five years, to make sure it is working well. This stop sedimentary particles from accumulating in the tank, and in the worst cases, flooding your home or making the entire system to fail. White it is somewhat expensive to pump the septic tank, it will be much more expensive should you need to clean backup, repair your septic tank or replace it altogether.

 If the water in your toilet is low along with the toilet being clogged, pour some extra water in the bowl to make the plunger effective again. You can repeat this procedure once the water returns to a low level.

You can resolve most toilet clogs yourself. Try a plunger first. If plunging the toilet doesn't seem to clear up a clog, check the toilet's water level. If it's too low, try filling a bucket with warm water. Open the toilet's tank, and pour the water in. Do this as often as necessary if the water level dips back down again.

Never reach into your garbage disposal with bare hands, even if there is a serious problem with it. Garbage disposals can be dangerous, even if they are powered off. Research on the Internet for diagrams, troubleshooters or FAQ's about your disposal.

 You should put a strainer over your drains to catch anything that could clog your drain up. Kitchen sink strainers should be cleaned every time they collect large food particles. Keep the bathroom drains cleaned out too.

Run cold water in your sink when you turn on the garbage disposal. Cold water keeps the blades sharpened, giving you optimal performance whenever it is used. If you use hot water it will liquefy the grease, allowing it to accumulate in your drain causing your pipes to clog.

Be sure to regularly clean out the lint trap that is in your dryer. This can save you a lot of trouble, including preventing fires. Be certain that you thoroughly inspect the trap to ensure there are no tears or holes that may allow lint to travel to the pipes.

 If water is draining into a dishwasher, it is probably because the hose attached to the sink is not installed correctly. The hose connecting the sink the the dishwasher should be at an uphill angle and then downhill to prevent the water from mixing.

Enzyme-based cleaners are the best bet for unclogging stubborn clogged pipes. These types of cleaners will use natural bacteria so that the sludge will turn into liquid form, and be removed from your pipes. The best these days are the enzyme cleaners.

As you have read at the start of the article, there is a lot of different things that might go wrong when it comes to your plumbing, and it can either be something small or something big. By applying the tips that you have read, you will realize that dealing with your plumbing problems does not need to cause a lot of stress.