DIY Plumbing Repair Questions For New Plumbers

If you are new to DIY plumber, ask yourself these plumbing questions before starting a new plumbing repair project, learn more about Plumbing Questions For The DIY Plumber:

• How complicated is my new project?
• Do I have the right tools for the job?
• How long will my new project take?

Simple tasks like replacing a discount sink or fixing a leaky faucet don’t require specialized tools, but more complex jobs like toilet replacement and installing an under-sink filtration system are best saved for after you have experience with simpler tasks. If you have an urgent repair, don’t hesitate to call a plumbing company to ask questions and get an estimate, even if you’re considering the DIY route. The estimate you get on the time and materials it takes to finish the job may reveal something you overlooked about those materials, or the right tools needed for the job.

Plumbing Questions For The DIY Plumbing Repair

If you are preparing for DIY plumbing projects, ask yourself the following questions to prepare for the job:

• Do I need to shut water off to the whole house for the project, or does my sink/toilet/shower have a shutoff valve?
• If there are no shutoff valves, how long will the entire house water supply need to be off?
• Can I finish the job in one session?
• Do I have enough plumbing products? Check your putty, rubber hose, clamps, grease, and other DIY plumbing supplies.
• Do I need any diagrams, schematics, or floor plans of my plumbing layout to properly plan the job?

You can turn fixture replacement into a low cost plumbing job by inspecting the original equipment first. A rotating ball faucet may simply need replacement seals, and a faulty shower head may simply be clogged with lime buildup. You may be able to delay purchasing a discount sink by replacing the sink stopper mechanism or switching to a temporary rubber stopper.