{"id":186,"date":"2015-02-02T19:54:09","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T19:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2017-04-01T18:14:22","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T18:14:22","slug":"the-plumbing-secrets-that-no-one-talks-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/the-plumbing-secrets-that-no-one-talks-about\/","title":{"rendered":"The Plumbing Secrets That No One Talks About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_975\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Plumbing Repair 317-784-1870\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Plumbing Repair 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div>Oh boy! Here we go again! The washing machine hose burst and there\u2019s soapy water everywhere! Time to call homeowners\u2019 insurance and make a claim. This is a typical example of one such plumbing secret that no one seems to ever talk about. Don\u2019t take your chances with rubber washing machine hoses! Instead, opt for some sturdy stainless steel ones and prevent making this frequent homeowners\u2019 insurance claim. <\/p>\n<p>There are several little secrets like this that relate to the plumbing industry, yet we homeowner\u2019s know nothing of them. This is because these types of questions can\u2019t be answered unless they are asked first! And if we don\u2019t know what to ask about, how can we stay well-informed? Fortunately, you can read up on fun and interesting blogs like this one to help spark your curiosity and be better-prepared the next time your plumber is making a routine stop at your home. Continue reading for more plumbing secrets and a few tips to stay ahead of plumbing mishaps and mistakes.<\/p>\n<h1>Mondays are the Busiest Day for a Plumbing Company<\/h1>\n<p>This is something that many people haven\u2019t caught onto yet. Perhaps it\u2019s the wives calling to fix the plumbing job their husbands attempted over the weekend, or that people like to make to-do lists at the beginning of the week. No matter what the reason may really be, Mondays are not the best day to request service from a plumbing company. You can call them to schedule, of course, but it is not likely you\u2019ll get same-day service on a Monday. <\/p>\n<h1>Plumbing Stores Have Great Recommendations<\/h1>\n<p>If you want to find a reputable plumber, contact your local plumbing supply center or plumbing fixture store for a trustworthy recommendation. These niche stores do not deal with corrupt or inept plumbers. They can suggest one that is s true professional and exceptional at what they do for a living. <\/p>\n<h1>Putting Bricks in the Toilet Does Not Work<\/h1>\n<p>Many people think placing an obstacle, like a brick, inside their toilet bowl will help preserve water consumption. But what this actually does is inhibit your toilet\u2019s ability to flush properly. And the same goes with drain cleaner down the toilet. This is a no-no because it can corrode your underground piping, leading to costly plumbing repairs. If your toilet is clogged, use a plunger or call a licensed plumber. <\/p>\n<h1>The Main Water Supply Shut-Off Valve Will Stop a Flood in Your Home<\/h1>\n<p>If something in your home is flooding, simply locate your main water supply, and turn the valve so it shuts off. This will stop the flow of water in your plumbing pipes. So many people have no clue where their main water shut-off valve is located. The message here is, if you own your home or care about the stuff in it, locate this valve right now so you can be prepared for any future flooding emergencies.  <\/p>\n<h1>Flushable Doesn\u2019t Always Mean Flushable<\/h1>\n<p>So many clogged pipes are caused by those store-bought items that claim to be flush-able, when it fact, they do not break down and disintegrate like toilet tissue. Be on the lookout for this term, and be very cautious when using a product that is supposedly suitable for flushing. <\/p>\n<h1>Plumbers are Not Supposed to Remove Shower-Head Water Flow Inhibitors<\/h1>\n<p>It is against a plumber\u2019s code to remove water flow inhibitors in shower-heads to increase water pressure. But so many people ask all the time. For this reason, some plumbers will make exceptions and do this for a client if they are asked. But technically, it goes against the plumber rulebooks. <\/p>\n<h1>A Master Plumber is NOT a Handyman<\/h1>\n<p>You would be surprised to hear how many people ask master plumbers if they offer other types of services, like repairing cars or handyman work. This is exhausting because this means homeowners don\u2019t understand or realize the complexity and training it requires to become a state licensed master plumber. You wouldn\u2019t ask a dentist if they offered pet-sitting services; would you?<\/p>\n<h1>A Loose Toilet Handle is an Easy and Cheap DIY Fix<\/h1>\n<p>When the toilet handle is jiggling or wobbly, you can assume the flap valve needs replaced. This is a four dollar part at any local hardware or home store. And it is simply to install. A plumber might cost anywhere from 50 to 100 dollars for a call like this; especially if they are supplying the new part. <\/p>\n<h1>Jammed Garbage Disposals Need an Allen Wrench<\/h1>\n<p>It\u2019s simple. Follow the instructions in the owner\u2019s manual, or locate the proper manual online, and then find the Allen wrench your disposal most likely came with. With this, you can clear this problem up yourself without the help of a plumber. Just be sure you turn the power supply or fuse box off before working on a garbage disposal! <\/p>\n<h2>Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc.<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_9\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"Weilhammer Plumbing Indianapolis Indiana 317-784-1870\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weilhammer Plumbing Indianapolis Indiana 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div>Call 317-784-1870 and speak with <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Weilhammerplumbing\/about?hl=en \" title=\"Mark Weilhammer Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Weilhammer<\/a>, licensed <strong>master plumber in Indianapolis<\/strong>, Indiana. We offer all levels of <strong>plumbing services and repairs<\/strong> for residential and commercial properties. With more than 100 years in business and more than 50 years of experience, you can trust that we are a reputable and honest plumbing company. We offer plumbing service and repair for pipes, fixtures, sump pumps, water heaters, water softeners, and much more. Call 317-784-1870 for prompt and professional <strong>plumbing repair services in Indianapolis<\/strong>, IN today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh boy! Here we go again! The washing machine hose burst and there\u2019s soapy water everywhere! Time to call homeowners\u2019 insurance and make a claim. 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