{"id":843,"date":"2021-10-18T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/?p=843"},"modified":"2024-12-25T15:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T20:51:07","slug":"need-professional-plumber-for-fill-in-the-blank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/need-professional-plumber-for-fill-in-the-blank\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Really Need a Professional Plumber for (Fill in the Blank)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-calling-plumber-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman-calling-plumber\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-calling-plumber-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-calling-plumber-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-calling-plumber.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>This is a big question many homeowners ask themselves when faced with any type of plumbing trouble or plumbing project. For example, \u201cDo I really need a professional plumber for\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing a leaking pipe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting in new pipes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing a stuck garbage disposal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with an overflowing toilet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclogging an obstinate clog in the shower drain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing an old toilet with a new one<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the sump pump<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026and plenty more. You could make your own list twice as long as this one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that homeowners want to save money where they can, and DIY work in some situations is not only feasible and economic, it can even be fun for a home-improvement enthusiast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But most plumbing jobs require a professional <\/span><a href=\"\/service-areas\/lawrenceville-ga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plumber in Lawrenceville, GA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to handle them accurately, effectively, and safely. Below we\u2019ll look at a few simple plumbing jobs you might be able to do yourself, and why we advise you to leave the rest to our licensed plumbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Few Basic Plumbing Jobs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a clogged drain in your house, you can use a plunger to attempt to clear it. (Make sure you have the right type; toilet plungers are different from sink plungers.) You can also use a hand-cranked drain snake to remove obstructions. If these methods don\u2019t work, call a plumber. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use chemical drain \u201ccleaners.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips, read our guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/tips-for-homeowner-plumbing-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the dos and don&#8217;ts of drain clogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For low water pressure at an individual faucet, unscrew the aerator to remove built-up silt. Low water pressure all around the house is a bigger problem that needs professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several basic replacements you can do on your own, such as simple screw-in showerheads. Some leaky faucets can be fixed with a wrench. But when in doubt about any of these, call professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why You Need Professionals for Other Jobs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why it\u2019s best to leave other plumbing jobs to experts. What might seem like a straightforward job will end up much more complicated than you expected, and require tools you probably don\u2019t own and are far too expensive to purchase just for a single task. Replacing a toilet is a good example. It takes a lot of labor to remove the first toilet and then put the new one in its place, and amateur work risks leaking at the base. This is an extremely hazardous problem, since it will weaken the floor beneath the toilet, and you can guess where this might go. (Straight down.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The precision professionals bring to the job is vital, because it prevents hidden leaks, high water pressure, and a host of other problems that may fly under your radar but continue to build into major plumbing fiascoes. Believe us, we\u2019ve seen the results of DIY jobs that weren\u2019t done right, and they aren\u2019t pretty. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more insights, see why<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/why-professional-plumbing-is-a-must\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional plumbing is essential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional plumbers also protect your safety. Some plumbing work is potentially hazardous. Professional plumbers are not only trained and have the best tools, but they\u2019re also insured against injury and damage to property, so you won\u2019t have to worry. If you\u2019re considering major upgrades, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/whole-house-repiping-is-it-necessary\/\">whole-house repiping<\/a>, professional expertise is invaluable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, professional plumbers get jobs done faster. You can expect to have everything back to normal in a short time, and it only takes a call to our team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>At Snellville Heating, Air and Plumbing, Your Comfort Is OUR Business. <\/b><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Call us to handle your plumbing needs.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most plumbing jobs require a professional plumber to handle them accurately, effectively, and safely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[104,54,56],"class_list":["post-843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-lawrenceville","tag-plumbing-installation","tag-plumbing-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=843"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1353,"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843\/revisions\/1353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snellair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}