It is impossible to never have a plumbing problem in a property. Unfortunately, it costs quite a bit to repair a plumbing issue. This is why the vast majority of homeowners will try to fix plumbing problems themselves. Of course, someone with reasonable DIY skills can indeed perform these repairs and save themselves quite a bit of money. However, if the repairs or installation of toilets is a big job, then it must be left to the professionals. Of course, the big issue is that we often don’t know when a problem is too big for us to handle. If in doubt, therefore, it is best to call in a professional and not end up with a problem that is even bigger than when you first started. Let’s review the more common DIY mistakes when it comes to installing or repairing toilets.

One very serious problem, and a really common one, is for people to unravel a clothes hanger and then decide to use this to remove clogs. In many cases, this leads to damaged porcelain, although it can also be as bad as rupturing the sewage lines. This is particularly common in those houses where the pipes are quite old. Of course, there is also no way for you tell where the clog actually is. This means you could potentially push the clog even deeper. If you hire a plumber, they will be able to help identify the type of clog and where it is located.

A second major issue is found when people install their toilets and don’t level the fixtures properly. You must, at all times, make sure that the toilet perfectly level to the wall. If the toilet isn’t level, then significant problems can occur later. Many people also forget to flush their fixtures before they turn their water back on. If your system isn’t flushed properly, there is a chance that debris and other problems collect into the pipelines. Once again, none of these problems will occur if a professional is called in. This may make you wonder whether there are any things you really can or should do yourself. In reality, this is actually the truth. If you must do some of the work yourself, try to keep it to thinks like changing a toilet seat, fixing the plunger or simply cleaning out the bowl. This isn’t an attack on your own DIY skills, but rather a recognition of the fact that plumbers are highly trained and experienced individuals. Also, remember that you could make the problem worse if something goes wrong while you fix it.