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Plumbing Tips From an Alpharetta Plumber

As many Alpharetta plumbers like myself will tell you, the time to start thinking about your plumbing is always right now. Do not wait until you have a problem to start paying attention to your home's plumbing because by then chances are it is too late. The vast majority of plumbing problems that are found in homes today are completely preventable. Yes that means that if you take a few precautions and learn a little bit about how your home's plumbing works then you can avoid the need to ever call a plumber! Of course for most home-owners there will come a time when the services of a licensed master plumber will be needed but if you can avoid spending your hard earned money on something preventable why not do it? There are a few things that you can do today to help make sure that you don't ever need to call a plumber in Alpharetta or anywhere else for that matter. If you are unfamiliar with Alpharetta, it is a suburb of Atlanta, GA. Many Atlanta plumbing companies service the Alpharetta area as well and it is one of the nicest cities in all of Georgia. OK let's get to the plumbing tips.

Tip #1:  Use drain screens on all drains. One of the most common problem that plumbers see in homes are clogged drains. Why do these drains become clogged? Primarily because they do not have drain screens and this allows debris to flow unmolested into the drain. Over time this will cause the drain to clog and when this happens most people turn to a plumber to solve the problem.  Making sure every drain in your home has a screen can help you to avoid this situation.

Tip #2: Learn to use a plunger properly. This is key. Far too often home-owners don't want to get themselves dirty so the don't actually plunge toilets properly. Once a plumber comes out they can all too often take that same plunger and unclog the toilet. Save yourself some money and learn the right way to use a plunger. Make sure there is a good air-tight seal around the basin of the toilet and then plunge vigorously without breaking the seal. This will do the trick 9 out of 10 times.

These simple tips will help you avoid calling your local plumber. Whether you are avoiding calling an Alpharetta plumber or a plumber anywhere your wallet will thank you.

Neiko Patented Heavy-Duty All-Angle Super-Power Plunger

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*The essential plunger made better: more powerful, more versatile and more effective!*Super-pliable industrial-rubber cup with tiered ridges forms ultra-tight seal on any size drain*Heavy-duty steel handle allows for maximum pressure forced down drain to source of clog*Designed to work effectively at any angle for hard-to-reach, low-clearance applications*Pays for itself many times over with just one use! Rinses clean, stores easily for next use

LDR 512 3410 Power Deluxe High Force Cup Ribbed Toilet Plunger, Black

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Ribbed cup, Pull out sleeve for positive bowl seal, High capacity force against clogs, Black rubber cup, Yellow painted wood handle.

Cobra Products 302 6-Inch Heavy Duty Force Cup Plunger with Wood Handle

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Polder BTH-6300-95 Stainless-Steel Dual Bath Caddy with Toilet Brush and Plunger, Black

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Polder has been offering everyday products with extraordinary design since its launch. The company was established in 1976, delivering better quality European-styled housewares to the U.S. market. Polder found early in success in ironing and storage, and also launched the industry's first line of digital in-oven thermometers, equipped with a long cord so consumers could digitally monitor food without removing it from the oven. Through the years, Polder has built an eclectic collection of core home categories, including kitchen timers and thermometers, laundry and ironing products, kitchen scales, and a variety of other storage solutions. Polder products are tested and certified for their consistent high quality by independent standards labs.

OXO Good Grips Round Toilet Plunger and Canister, White

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The OXO Good Grips White Round Toilet Plunger features an elegant canister for storage within easy reach. Simply lift the Plunger and the canister doors automatically spring open! The Plunger head is designed to work on all toilets, including low-flush. The handle design features a flat surface that is perfect for plunging. After use, simply replace the Plunger in the canister for neat and sanitary storage; a built-in drip tray in the canister bottom catches excess water and allows it to quickly evaporate. Perfect companion to OXO Good Grips White Round Toilet Brush and Canister (2209500).

OXO Toilet Plunger

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The Plunger head is shaped to accommodate even low-flush toilets, and the handle features a flat surface that is perfect for pushing. A clamshell canister conceals the Plunger when not in use. Works as a great companion to the OXO Toilet Brush. Color: White.

LDR 512 P3515 Bellows Type Cup Toilet Plunger

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GT Water Products MP500-B Master Plunger All Purpose Plunger with Bucket, Plum

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Designed for use in flat drain openings, floor drains, bath and shower drains, and sinks. Delivers over 4 times the displacement of rival products. Black. Lifetime warranty.

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