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 Plumbing emergencies happen all the time. As a homeowner you should know this to be true with all the clogged toilets, leaky pipes, and jammed garbage disposals you’ve had to deal with. And over the years, you have dedicated countless time and money to fix, maintain, and prevent these problems from costing you more money and inconveniencing you and your family. Instead of wasting all your time and money, here are some easy and inexpensive ways to address the most common plumbing emergencies that occur in your home:    

• Plunger for minor clogs
• Auger for major clogs deep within your pipes
• Baking Soda and Vinegar is a natural remedy for dissolving clogs a plunger cannot reach. Pour a 16 oz  box of soda into toilet let set for 5  minutes then SLOWLY pour in vinegar to create chemical reaction  that will dissolve the clog.

 If a toilet is constantly or abnormally running, you may need to replace one of three things: the Fill Valve, the Flush Valve Seal, or the Flush Valve. These three components can be found in the toilet tank and can be easily removed with a few tools and parts found in any hardware store.  

• Adjustable Crescent Wrench 
• Strap Wrench 
• Fill Valve
• Flush Valve Seal
• Flush Valve Kit

  Every homeowner should know how to patch a leak to prevent wasted money and water damage. Begin by tightly wrapping the leaky section of pipe with Teflon tap and rubber sheeting to temporarily prevent water from leaking all over your home. If you feel confident enough, repair the pipe yourself or call a plumbing professional to do the job.   

• Teflon Tape 
• Hose Clamps 
• Rubber Sheeting 

While stopping a leak with the steps above is a great temporary fix for small leaks, time sensitive projects, and inexperienced individuals, it does not guarantee a permanent fix to your water leakage problem