Plenty of minor plumbing tasks are well within reach of a handy homeowner. But certain jobs carry real risk of water damage, code violations, or injury. Knowing where to draw the line protects your home and your wallet.
Safe to DIY
- Unclogging a sink or toilet with a plunger
- Replacing a showerhead or faucet aerator
- Fixing a running toilet's flapper
- Tightening a loose connection
Call a professional
- Anything involving the main sewer or water line
- Water heater repair or installation
- Gas line work of any kind
- Repiping or pipe replacement inside walls
- Persistent leaks you can't locate
- Any true emergency with active flooding
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