Plumbing Myths Cincinnati Homeowners Shouldn’t Fall For
- Bubbling water heaters may explode. Actually the sounds you may hear are simply water percolating due to sediment accumulation. Hard water sediment in the bottom of the heater traps heat and releases it suddenly in the form of air bubbles which may sound like pressure building. Sediment accumulation won’t make the heater explode but it does make it less energy efficient. You can drain the tank to remove sediment yourself or call a plumber to do it as part of a yearly evaluation.
- Leaky faucets don’t waste much water. Because a leak usually runs 24/7/365 until it’s repaired, those individual drips can add up to startling amounts of water waste. A single faucet leaking four drips a minute wastes over 200 gallons per year. An ongoing leak also hastens deterioration of faucet components as well as staining porcelain fixtures, requiring repair or replacement.
- Bricks in a toilet tank are a good way to reduce flush volume. Actually, bricks may deteriorate in water and interfere with components like the flapper valve, causing more water waste. A “bricked” toilet that produces too little flush volume must be flushed twice, which wastes water. To reduce flush volume, ask your plumber about installing a high-efficiency toilet.
- Lemon peels deodorize a garbage disposal. Yes, but they may also clog your plumbing. Any form of fruit rinds may resist the shredding action of the garbage disposal and cause a clog. A better deodorant is a cup of white vinegar poured into the disposal.
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