DIY Plumbing Dangers

Homeownership is a good investment, but it comes with many costs associated with it. Home improvement projects are some of the most expensive among the necessary expenditures that homeowners will have to make. To save money many homeowners turn to themselves to learn new skills and take care of the high cost of labor on home improvements. While this saves a lot of money, there is one thing that homeowners should never attempt, and that is DIY plumbing repairs.

The plumbing industry is highly specialized because plumbing is a complicated system that requires knowledge and precise repairs. Unfortunately, DIYers with a few YouTube videos can never match the expertise of professionals with plumbing licenses. This article is a quick guide to convincing homeowners to hire professionals instead of resorting to DIY repairs.

Missing the Real Problem

The average homeowner shouldn't attempt plumbing repairs. Plumbers devote their whole lives to obtaining certifications and licenses that demonstrate their plumbing knowledge. There is no way a homeowner can come close to a professional's quality of work.

The first reason homeowners should avoid DIY plumbing repairs is that they can often misdiagnose the problem. Misdiagnosing a problem can lead to complications that range from not repairing the real problem to causing much larger problems that can damage the home. Instead, homeowners should tap into the knowledge of professionals first and skip the hassle of fixing the wrong problem.

Wasting Time for Repairs

One of the advantages of DIY home improvement is that it takes advantage of a homeowner's time. A homeowner's free time is often valued less than a professional would charge, and that's why people opt to do their own repairs. However, a homeowner's time has some value and can quickly be wasted on DIY plumbing.

Think of the time it takes to find tools, diagnose the problem, and run the hardware store several times. Wouldn't it be easier and more enjoyable to let a plumber get it done in one shot? Instead of wasting time, take advantage of the specialized tools and training that plumbers offer and pay a professional to knock out the repair quickly.

DIY Plumbing Costs More Money

The main reason people avoid plumbers and opt for DIY repairs is their perception of cost. They believe a plumber would cost more money than doing it themselves. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. Once a homeowner factors in time and parts, the cost of hiring a plumber is usually worth it. To further compound the cost, the risk that something could go wrong and cause more extensive damage is high.

The risk for potential damage is so great that even plumbers carry special insurance that protects their customers in the event of a problem. Homeowners have no such insurance and can even void their homeowner's insurance by attempting an illegal repair. Instead of risking damage to the home, take the cheaper option and pay a plumber to do the project right the first time.

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