Are you going to tackle a plumbing repair on your own?

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 Many homeowners look at their sinks, tubs, pipes and other plumbing features and scratch their head as they contemplate tackling a plumbing repair or replacement of plumbing parts. Should I tackle this myself or should i contact a plumber?

Professional Plumbing Services

Well of course it is probably always best to consult a professional plumber, it is very easy for a a small problem to develop into a large emergency with a twist on a partially rotted pipe or bad connector. If you are going to tackle a plumbing repair on your own it is really important to know where your main water shutoff valve is. Locating this shutoff valve is definitely step one in any process. It is like disconnecting the battery cables on your car before you start working on the engine.

Once you have located the primary and any secondary water shutoffs it is a bit safer to begin getting the feel for the task ahead of you. If you are concerned in any way about attempting a plumbing repair or replacing a plumbing fixture you are probably better off calling in a professional plumber.

If however you are trying to replace a sink or the innards of a toilet and you feel confident it is within your area expertise then proceed but as always proceed with caution. There are many channels both print and video, online and at the library that can walk you thru step by step during your project. Typically a manufacturer will include links to videos they have made specifically to show the proper removal of old plumbing fixtures and the installation of new fixtures.

Plumbing Done Right

As a professional licensed plumber we can't tell you how many times we have been called by a homeowner that started a project got in over their heads and needed us to come and complete the job. If you find yourself in this situation do not be embarrassed. We may give you a light hearted jab, but we seriously want to make sure we help you complete the job and that everything is up to code no leaks no drips no tears.




Some projects homeowners can complete on their own may include (but again we don't encourage you to try if you have never tackled a plumbing issue in the past.

1. Shower Heads
2.Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets
3. Sump Pumps (these can be pretty involved depending on your home or business set up.)
4. Fall Water Shut Offs for external water sources.

Again we encourage you to enlist the services of a professional whenever you are attempting a potentially dangerious repair or replacement. Plumbers spend many hours in classrooms and years training as an apprentice before being licensed and allowed to practice their trade.

If you are in need of a licensed professional plumber in the North Saint Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, Stillwater, Woodbury Mahtomedi area contact, Paul Vadnais Plumbing a 4th generation Plumbing and well Services company

Paul Vadnais Plumbing
307 Sargent Ave.
St Paul, Mn. 55090
651-429-8908
www.paulvadnais-plumbing.com

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