There is never a way to predict when an unexpected breakdown or emergency might occur as a homeowner. So, when an emergency does occur that requires an immediate repair, you might attempt to handle the repair yourself. If the repair is minor and does not require particular expertise, then it’s not a big deal. A repair such as replacing a part that has malfunctioned on your toilet or something comparable is something that anyone can do. However, you should hire a plumber if the necessary repair is related to plumbing, such as a flooded basement or another potentially serious plumbing problem. Here is an overview of why you should call a professional plumber if your home experiences plumbing problems.
You could potentially make things worse
You undoubtedly have the best intentions when deciding to repair your plumbing issues. Still, if you’ve never had any official training in plumbing and you’re merely guessing or relying on Craigslist videos as a guide, you could worsen the problem. If you worsen the problem, you will have to pay for a professional to repair the original problem and whatever you inadvertently did to make things worse.
You could cause water damage
If you’re learning as you go when trying to fix your plumbing problem, it’s easy to cause significant flooding, resulting in severe water damage mistakenly. For instance, if you’re attempting to repair broken pipes, you could end up causing further damage, which could result in water spewing from the pipes.
You could injure yourself
If your water heater has malfunctioned and you’re tinkering around inside it with no idea of what you’re doing, you could injure yourself with scalding water or in some other manner. Trying to save a few bucks isn’t worth putting yourself at risk of possibly becoming injured. By hiring a professional in the first place, you will avoid any injuries and any possible medical bills.
You may lack the proper tools
Numerous tools are required when working on plumbing work, and not having access to the proper tools to complete a job can make completing the job practically impossible. Even if you’re experienced with repairing plumbing problems and know exactly what you’re doing, if you lack the proper tools to make the necessary repairs, it’s equivalent to not having any experience. Professional plumbers never go to a job without having all the tools needed to complete the repair
Your problem could require more extensive work
Many major plumbing problems require underground work, and certain permits must sometimes be obtained to complete it. Additionally, this type of work requires specialized equipment that only plumbers have access to. You should never attempt to dig underground without the proper credentials or equipment because you could be asking for trouble. If you conduct work requiring a permit without one, you could face a fine, and digging underground opens up the possibility of encountering various dangers. You could accidentally hit a utility line, resulting in significant injuries.
Repairing plumbing problems can be a lot more challenging than it might appear. Attempting to take on such a complex job could cause more problems than you expect. That is why you must call a professional licensed plumber whenever you experience major plumbing issues because you could end up spending a great deal more than you would have had you hired a professional in the first place.
Call Ford’s Plumbing & Heating at (310) 815-1515 to get a free estimate if you are experiencing any plumbing problems.
