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3 Plumbing Myths You Should Stop Believing Right Now

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There are a lot of plumbing myths circulating around that are preventing people from utilizing their plumbing systems properly. But it’s time to stop believing in these myths. Here are the common plumbing myths and the truth about them: Myth #1: You can wash oil down the drain as long as you follow it up with water. Washing oil or grease down the drain is a big no. The viscosity of the grease will cause it to get stuck in the pipes. Even if you follow it up with water, it will still not effectively remove the grease from the pipes. What are you going to do with leftover grease? You can reuse them or you can put them in a used can. Let it solidify before throwing it out. Myth #2: It’s just a small faucet leak. That small “drip, drip, drip” from your faucet might seem like a non-issue but it can actually be a cause of many plumbing issues in the future. So while it’s still a minor problem that isn’t causing major inconveniences, have a plumber in Salmon Arm check it already. Myth #3: Occ...