25 Easy Plumbing Hacks Anyone Can Try

A Sugar Land plumbing emergency can come without any notice — a clogged drain, a broken pipe, and much more. Ideally, you should call a commercial plumber to deal with the problem. But in some cases, prompt action might be needed. Here are 25 easy hacks from Doug Turner Plumbing CO.’s plumbers in Sugar Land to save the day.

Tips for DIY Drain Cleaning in Sugar Land

• Flush, wait, and then flush again to clear the clog caused by toilet paper.
• Pouring a quarter cup of dish soap and hot water into the toilet can clean the clog caused by tissue papers or soft solids. 
• Use a plunger to unclog your toilet.
• You can use vacuums to clean the drain. Put the tube into the drain, cover the empty area around the entrance with a rag, and turn the vacuum on. 
• Use enzyme waste removals to break down organic materials causing the blockage. 
• Use baking soda and vinegar to break down a toilet blockage — a cup of each. 
• Use a plumbers auger or a drain snake to clean your clogged toilet. Put it into the drain and twist and push it through the obstruction. 
• Dump a bucket full of water from a height into the toilet to clear the clog. 
• Use dish soap and hot water to loosen up the kitchen sink clog.  
• You can use a straightened wire hanger to clean the drain. Bend its end to make a hook and pull the clog out.    
• Clean the P-trap by putting a bucket under the pipe and disassembling it. Unscrew the connectors, remove the pipe, clean it, and reassemble it. 

Sugar Land Plumbing Fixture Tips

• Fix a leaky toilet flapper with some food coloring. Just put a few drops in the reservoir and wait. Replace the flapper if there’s colored water in the bowl.

• Get rid of debris by removing the faucet’s aerator. Clean it and put it back. 
• To deal with a leaky shutoff valve without soldering, get a 3/8-inch piggyback valve and install it over the old one. 
• To check for leaks, note down the numbers written on the water meter at some intervals. If they change within a few hours, there’s a leak somewhere. 
• To fix a low-pressure issue in the shower, remove the head and put it in a plastic bag with some white vinegar. Reinstall it after a day. 
• To stop the water flow while soldering, use a compression valve. Installing it a bit farther from where you want to solder will help. 
• You can also use white bread to stop the leak while soldering.
• Use a zip tie to clean the clogs. Make some slits on it and put it in the drain to clean it. 
• Pour some vegetable oil into the drain to deal with smelly floor drains. 
• To fix an overflowing toilet, lift the toilet tank lid and the float valve.
• Fix a weak flush by adjusting the water level. 
• Insulate the hot water pipes using foam pipe insulation.
• Fix a leaky drain by shutting its source valve.
• Use plumber putty to stop leaks. Dry the surface well before applying it. 

These are just some Sugar Land plumbing tips and hacks for emergencies. You should call a commercial plumbing company to get the best commercial plumber to deal with such issues since DIY plumbing may not be effective in the long run. Contact us if you need a commercial plumber in Sugar Land, Texas.